DECODING B.C, JANVIER 1545, FONTAINEBLEAU Sep 2, 2010
by Jessica
[Photo by Marc Domage]
OtB alum wins "Dancer of the Year" award Sep 1, 2010
by Jessica
Compagnie Marie Chouinard's longtime dancer and muse, Carol Prieur, has won the "Dancer of the Year" award from Germany's Tanz magazine. Read the company's release on the event...
Apply for 12 Minutes Max Sep 1, 2010
by Jessica
Been working on a new performance over the summer? Have some ideas you want to try out in front of an audience? Apply for 12 Minutes Max!
Coming soon to a mailbox near you Aug 27, 2010
by Jessica
Our season brochure is being shipped out this afternoon. Watch for it to arrive soon in your mailbox!
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Yes, this is our new website! Aug 23, 2010
by Tania
Though our stage is dark, we've been busy these summer months with all sorts of renovations and deep cleanings. Among them, a foxy new look and, more importantly, highly improved functionality for our website! We're still working out the kinks and new features (like a really great CALENDAR) will...
Two heavenly new additions to OntheBoards.tv Aug 23, 2010
by Tania
They're here! We have just launched two new films for rent or download on OntheBoards.tv. Radiohole's performance of...
OtB staffer releases an album Aug 17, 2010
by Tania
OtB’s Erin Jorgensen has released an album! Listen to samples from Cet air-la or buy it (only $5!) on her bandcamp site. Here’s what Stranger writer Brendan Kiley has to say...
Kalup Linzy at Seattle Art Museum Aug 13, 2010
by Tania
Here at OtB, we’ve been tracking Kalup Linzy’s ascent from his self-produced YouTube videos to his recent appearances on General Hospital with James Franco. Linzy appeared at last year’s TBA festival and is now headed to Seattle on...
ArtDish/Seattle PI reviews all of the 2010 NW New Works Festival Jul 14, 2010
by Jessica
Jim Demetre just published a comprehensive review of the festival. Read through it for comments on all artists and the festival overall.
Lineup for The A.W.A.R.D. Show!:2010-2011 announced Jul 13, 2010
by Jessica
This morning we announced the lineup for The A.W.A.R.D. Show!. It's not happening until January 2011, but in the meantime you can see who will be performing: * Lauren Edson * Rainbow Fletcher - The Offshore Project * Angelle Hebert - tEEth * Marc Kenison aka "Waxie Moon" * Ricki Mason...
Dance THIS at the Paramount this weekend Jul 8, 2010
by Tania
Check out this great showcase of young dancers, including a piece by choreographer and OtB alum Amy O'Neal! July 9 (youth group matinee), 1 pm July 10 (public performance), 7:30 pm The Paramount Theatre Tickets & info:...
Performance with Video Workshop by OtB Alumna Wynne Greenwood Jul 7, 2010
by Tania
Sundays, August 1, 8 & 15 | 10am – 1pm
$150 (Sliding scale available, please ask)
ages 18 and up
Hosted by: LAWRIMORE PROJECT
In this workshop, you will learn the basic theory and practice of performance with video....
Last chance to watch 2010 PodFest Jun 30, 2010
by Jessica
Today is the last day that the 2010 PodFest videos will be available online. Catch the works - from Acacia Marble, Grace Carter, Karn Junkinsmith, Open Field, Randi Courtmanch, and Adam Sekuler & Shannon Stewart - while you can!
All PodFest videos can be found...
What's #61 on the list of 100 reasons to love Seattle? Jun 22, 2010
by Jessica
Why, OntheBoards.tv. Thanks, Seattle Met, for including us on your list of the 100 things...
People have been asking... Jun 21, 2010
by Jessica
...about the NW New Works poster image:
It's by Gabriel...
NWNW Weekend Two & Mainstage Showcase Jun 14, 2010
by Tania
Writing reviews at the behest of On the Boards usually means I see shows on the opening night. Due to some scheduling surprises, I ended up seeing the Mainstage Showcase on closing night. This was a really warm change. I forgot how festive the audience is, packed with artists from weekend one...
NW New Works reviews of Weekend 2 Jun 14, 2010
by Jessica
Check out the new round of reviews:
Seattle Times: "Review, NW New Works Weekend #2: A sublimely goofy 'Buffoon' and a dance-driven video game"...
Podfest #6 | Randi Courtmanch | Fragments Jun 13, 2010
by Tania
VIDEO NO LONGER AVAILABLE Originally intended as a "sketch" for a larger work, this piece explores how perceptions can change through shifting fragments of time as well as the ways in which we experience and view varying levels of self.
NWNW Weekend Two - Studio Showcase Jun 12, 2010
by Tania
Attending the On the Boards 2010 NWNW Festival weekend #2 was slightly different for me than last weekend. Due to scheduling issues, I decided to split the two Showcases up onto different nights. Last night I saw the Studio Showcase pieces and will be enjoying the Mainstage Showcase on Sunday...
Podfest #5 | Adam Sekuler & Shannon Stewart | Water Rights Jun 12, 2010
by Tania
VIDEO NO LONGER AVAILABLE Conceived of, shot, and edited in one day, Water Rights features the bridge that supports the City of Roslyn's water line. The bridge locks. The film's protagonist is...
Podfest #4 | Open Field | Reality Tunnel #23 Jun 11, 2010
by Tania
VIDEO NO LONGER AVAILABLE In the future, there is no future. Notice the dystopia.
NW New Works reviews of Weekend 1 Jun 9, 2010
by Jessica
Check them out:
The Stranger: "High Wire: Northwest New Works vs Cirque du Soleil "
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2010 NWNW FEST 1st Weekend Jun 9, 2010
by Tania
Blogin.
In most festival situations I find that after a certain density of work seen the pieces begin to speak to one another, they start to answer each other’s questions and echo each other’s sentiments. After the first weekend at the 2010 NWNW festival between the studio and...
Seattle Times: "Mischief and attitude in dance, theater pieces at OtB's Northwest New Works showcase" Jun 7, 2010
by Jessica
Michael Upchurch and Misha Berson teamed up to tackle the first weekend of NW New Works. Read their take on the performances.
More...
NWNW - Weekend One Jun 6, 2010
by Tania
Attending the On the Boards 2010 NWNW Festival weekend #1 was a real thrill for me last night. This Festival can always be counted on for some exciting and surprising performances. One new twist this year was that in the weeks approaching the Festival, I was able to...
Podfest #3 | Karn Junkinsmith | <i>STRIKE</i> Jun 6, 2010
by Tania
VIDEO NO LONGER AVAILABLE
STRIKE is a film poem of an Irish woman from Chicago dancing for vegetation. She is attacked by glass jars. It ends with an historical postcard image of a...
Podfest #2 | Grace Carter | <i>still</i> Jun 5, 2010
by Tania
VIDEO NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Still employs a secret communication that can only be known to the protagonist. Order is desperately trying to be achieved as a litany of numbers...
Podfest #1 | Acacia Marable | <i>3 Cowboy Acts</i> Jun 4, 2010
by Tania
VIDEO NO LONGER AVAILABLE
My alter ego is a cowboy. 3 Cowboy Acts is a short sampling of a much longer documentation of my attempts to learn exactly how to be a cowboy....
Introducing our NWNW guest blogger Jun 4, 2010
by Tania
Long-time patron and all-around great guy Shango Los will be coming to see all the showcases in the NW New Works Festival this weekend and next, and giving us his take on the performances. By way of...
Here's what people are saying about NW New Works 2010 Jun 3, 2010
by Jessica
From the interwebs:
The SunBreak previews all of weekend one: "smorgasbord of cutting-edge arts"
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