Christian Rizzo is a French artist who can sometimes seem a little elusive. We’ve put together a quick list of the top 6 things you need to know about this artist (plus a few bonus things about the performer Julie Guibert). Read on for a quick guide to Rizzo!
1. Christian...
Our friends at HERE arts center have created “MADE HERE” - a new documentary series and website devoted to the challenging...
This weekend is the kickoff for Portland's inimitable Time Based Art (TBA) Festival. Run by the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art, the festival shares a lot of ties with OtB. Some...
We're making some of the final arrangements for Badminton Royale II - lining up the bracket, ordering beer, etc - but in the meantime, take a gander at the teams that are lined up to compete on...
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...
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!
Our season brochure is being shipped out this afternoon. Watch for it to arrive soon in your mailbox!
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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...
They're here! We have just launched two new films for rent or download on OntheBoards.tv. Radiohole's performance of...
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...
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...
Jim Demetre just published a comprehensive review of the festival. Read through it for comments on all artists and the festival overall.
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...
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:...
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....
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...
Why, OntheBoards.tv. Thanks, Seattle Met, for including us on your list of the 100 things...
...about the NW New Works poster image:
It's by Gabriel...
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...
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"...
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.
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...
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...
VIDEO NO LONGER AVAILABLE In the future, there is no future. Notice the dystopia.
Check them out:
The Stranger: "High Wire: Northwest New Works vs Cirque du Soleil "
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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...
Michael Upchurch and Misha Berson teamed up to tackle the first weekend of NW New Works. Read their take on the performances.
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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...
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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...
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