Inspired by the invisible radio wars between the United States and Cuba since 1959 and mythopoetic research into personal dreams and stories of one family’s migration from Cuba during the Mariel Boatlift of 1980, Children of Babel takes its audience and performers into a vivid sand filled landscape where the voices of a country pulled apart echo 90 miles in all directions.
Orange Grove Dance's world premiere of Children of Babel is supported by The Carla Fund for Choreography and Performance, established by the Howard and Geraldine Polinger Family Foundation, and Joe’s Movement Emporium’s Creative Residency.
Direction and Choreography: Colette Krogol and Matt Reeves
Choreography created in collaboration with performers
Performers: London Brison, Robin Neveu Brown, Juliana Pongutá Forero, Jonathan Hsu, Colette Krogol, Shanice Mason, Matt Reeves, and Mei Yamanaka
Music Composition: Dylan Glatthorn
Lighting Design: Peter Leibold
Sound and Media Design: Matt Reeves
Costume Design: Robert Croghan
Scenic and Prop Design: Colette Krogol and Matt Reeves
Stage Manager: Tarythe Albrecht
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Children of Babel (Trailer)Inspired by the invisible radio wars between the United States and Cuba since 1959 and mythopoetic research into personal dreams and stories of one family’s migration from Cuba during the Mariel Boatlift of 1980, Children of Babel takes its audience and performers into a vivid sand filled landscape where the voices of a country pulled apart echo 90 miles in all directions.
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Children of Babel (Photo Credit Kathryn Butler)
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Children of Babel (Photo Credit Kathryn Butler)
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Children of Babel (Photo Credit Kathryn Butler)
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Children of Babel (Photo Credit Kathryn Butler)
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Children of Babel (Photo Credit Kathryn Butler)
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Children of Babel (Photo Credit Kathryn Butler)
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Children of Babel (Photo Credit Kathryn Butler)
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Children of Babel (Photo Credit Kathryn Butler)
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Children of Babel (Photo Credit Kathryn Butler)