robbinschilds: GO CAMPING @ The Kitchen

Boat Scene Image

Photo by A.L. Steiner

robbinschilds: Sonya & Layla Go Camping

May 28-30, 2009 at The Kitchen

Curated by Matthew Lyons

In this new commissioned work, incorporating live performance and video, the performance duo robbinschilds (Sonya Robbins and Layla Childs) uses prosaic repetition as a springboard into a playful exploration of craft in relation to choreography and (intelligent?) design.  Taking Inspiration from Jacques Rivette’s 1974 film Celine and Julie Go Boating, the performance investigates natural versus staged states of being, the fluid nature of perception, and the interplay between viewing and participating.  Conceived and directed by robbinschilds.  Performed and choreographed by Rebecca Brooks, Layla Childs, Michael Helland, Sonya Robbins, Colin Stilwell, and Sarah White.  Lighting design by Carrie Woods.  Cinematography by A.L. Steiner, Robin Placet, and Raphael Wertheimer.  Video editing by Hedia Maron.

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