Megan Stielstra's Blog

So these girls I know run this production company and they called me up and said, "Megan, we want to lock you up in here for 24 hours with lots of dancers, all of whom are extremely talented and also have very nice bodies and rehearse in very little clothes," and I said, "Why'd you bitches wait 'til I was married to make such an offer?" and they said, "No, no, we want you to make art!" and I said, "Remember how I don't dance? Except for that one time with the tequila and the DJ Spooky?" and they said, "No, no, we want you to tell a story!" and I said," You want me to tell a story with a bunch of dancers?" and they said, "Yes, and also some painters and videographers and at the end there'll be a big audience to see what everyone came up with 'cause we're all about the collaborative process," and I said, "I like the collaborative process," and they said, "So will you do it?" and I said, "Will there be good people and good vibes and also wine?" and they said, "D'uh," and I said, "Bitchin'," and we're good to go. The only thing that's missing is all of you.

Here's the info:

24

Sunday, August 26th; 7:00pm at River Front Work Lofts, 500 W. Cermak Ave.
(enter on North side of building)

featuring artists/performances by:
Matthew Hollis, choreographer (Chicago)
Paul Elliot, videographer (Chicago)
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Christopher Nelson, choreographer (San Francisco)
Glen Jennings, videographer (Chicago)
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David Davis, space designer (New York)
Megan Stielstra, story (Chicago)
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Dancers include: Charlie Cutler, Ken Gasch, Brian Robert Hinkle, Devin Prietauer, Jessica Deahr, Laura Maceika, Emily Coughlin
2-D work by: Matt Hilker & Erik Romstad

Tickets: $15 at the door; $13 reserved at 773.275.5314

Visit www.bfpchicago.com for more information, updates and artist bios.

24 is a day long choreographic and movement intensive that culminates in a one-time public performance on that same day. Designed to consider the ways that limited time, unfamiliar space and spontaneous collaborations resonate in this performance, dancer cohorts will partner with video artists -- exploring how working across disciplines can influence the portrayal of their collective work. Rehearsal (beginning on-site Saturday, August 25th at 8:00pm) is also open to the public.

Barefoot Productions was founded by three Columbia College Chicago alumni in order to promote dialogue about the creative process. Barefoot artists work collaboratively, across disciplines. The project mission of 24 is to enable and support 24 consecutive hours of uninhibited and cooperative development of a formal, rehearsed piece of work.