IN THE ACADEMYThe Mention of Her name
2002
One of the building blocks of the evening-length stage work AfroSocialiteLifeDiva, The Mention of Her Name explored the reputation of a mighty woman in a black family - the mythology around that figure, the realities and what they can do to us.
Choreography, Text, Costumes: Cynthia Oliver
Music: Jason Finkelman
Lighting Design: Jakyung Seo
Set Design: Erin Tapley
Dancers: Leslie Cuyjet; Hallie Bauernschmidt, KC Chun, Molly Klaproth
Photo by Dan Merlo