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Stories from here new works from Janie Geiser's Jottay Theatre

Title
Stories from here [electronic resource] : new works from Janie Geiser's Jottay Theatre / presented by Dance Theater Workshop's Economy Tires Theater in association with the National Performance Network ; [stage] direction and design by Janie Geiser ; music by Chip Epsten ; sign-interpreted performance produced by Hands On.
Publication
c1989.

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Geiser, Janie.
  • Epsten, Chip.
  • Bogan, Neill.
  • Aun, Therese.
  • Peterle, Annie.
  • O'Connor, Pamella.
  • Tisdale, Cooper.
  • White, David R.
  • Feyne, Stephanie.
  • Matthews, Debbie.
  • Prevor, Beth.
  • Champion, Alan.
  • Dawson, Lori A.
  • Banks, Russell, 1940-2023.
  • Jottay Theatre.
  • Hands On (Organization)
  • National Performance Network.
  • Dance Theater Workshop.
  • Video D Studios.
  • DHCA.
Description
2 streaming video file (NTSC) (79 min.) : sd., col.
Summary
Sign-interpreted versions of two puppet plays. The performance is followed by a 23-min. discussion, sign-interpreted by Stephanie Feyne, between the audience, the performers, and members of Hands On.
Donor/Sponsor
Gift of Dance Theater Workshop.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Plays.
  • Video.
  • Puppet works.
Note
  • Accompanied by house program.
  • Credits on frame for cassette 1 erroneously identify the work as The fish ; it is actually The house (see credits below).
  • In order to accommodate the sign-interpretation, the recording is a wide shot. For close shot, see *MGZIC 9-5885.
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Credits (note)
  • Lighting, Lori A. Dawson ; Hands On project coordinator, Beth Prevor ; interpreter director, Alan Champion.
Performer (note)
  • Introduced by David R. White, executive director of Dance Theater Workshop, with sign-interpreter Stephanie Feyne.
  • Sign interpreters: Debbie Matthews [both plays], Alan Champion [The fish].
Event (note)
  • Videotaped in performance at Dance Theater Workshop's Bessie Schönberg Theater, New York, on March 18, 1989, by Video D Studios.
Contents
  • Reel 1. The house (ca. 29 min.) / conceived and written by Neill Bogan and Janie Geiser ; developed by the Company ; narrator, Therese Aun ; puppeteers: Annie Peterle (Vi), Pamella O'Connor (John), Neill Bogan and Janie Geiser (ensemble work) ; music performed by Chip Epsten (synthesizer, electric guitar, toy piano) and Cooper Tisdale (electric guitar).
  • Reel 2. The fish (ca. 25 min.) / based on Russell Banks's short story "The fish" ; adapted for puppet theater by Janie Geiser ; developed by the Company ; puppeteers: Therese Aun (the fish), Annie Peterle and Janie Geiser (soldiers and pilgrims), Pamella O'Connor (Lieutenant Han), Neill Bogan (Colonel Tung) ; music performed by Chip Epsten (violin) and Cooper Tisdale (electric guitar).
Call Number
*MGZIDF 4788
OCLC
NYPY99-F23
Title
Stories from here [electronic resource] : new works from Janie Geiser's Jottay Theatre / presented by Dance Theater Workshop's Economy Tires Theater in association with the National Performance Network ; [stage] direction and design by Janie Geiser ; music by Chip Epsten ; sign-interpreted performance produced by Hands On.
Imprint
c1989.
Country of Producing Entity
U.S.
Performer
Introduced by David R. White, executive director of Dance Theater Workshop, with sign-interpreter Stephanie Feyne.
Sign interpreters: Debbie Matthews [both plays], Alan Champion [The fish].
Credits
Lighting, Lori A. Dawson ; Hands On project coordinator, Beth Prevor ; interpreter director, Alan Champion.
Event
Videotaped in performance at Dance Theater Workshop's Bessie Schönberg Theater, New York, on March 18, 1989, by Video D Studios.
Restricted Access
Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Local Note
Former call number: *MGZIC 9-5886.
Additional Copy: None.
Connect to:
NYPL Digital Collections
Local Subject
Sign-interpreted performances.
Added Author
Geiser, Janie. Director
Geiser, Janie. Author
Geiser, Janie. Designer
Geiser, Janie. Puppeteer
Epsten, Chip. Composer
Epsten, Chip. Instrumentalist
Bogan, Neill. Author. Puppeteer
Aun, Therese. Narrator. Puppeteer
Peterle, Annie. Puppeteer
O'Connor, Pamella. Puppeteer
Tisdale, Cooper. Musician
White, David R. Speaker
Feyne, Stephanie.
Matthews, Debbie.
Prevor, Beth.
Champion, Alan.
Dawson, Lori A. Lighting designer
Banks, Russell, 1940-2023. Author
Jottay Theatre.
Hands On (Organization)
National Performance Network.
Dance Theater Workshop.
Video D Studios.
DHCA.
Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 4788
*MGZIC 9-5886 (former)
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