Women’s work is never finished, but some was definitely “done” at the New Vic Theatre when State Street Ballet presented an eclectic program of works by 5 women choreographers. Beginning with “Vista,”a classically grounded ensemble and pas de deux by Sophie Monat set to Bach and ending with a theater/dance work “Anne’s Window” by Cecily Stewart based on Anne Frank’s famously heart-rending yet hope-filled diary. The space between was filled with “Moult,” a brief and mysterious trio by Brook Hughes Melton, then “(con)version” by Kassandra Taylor Newberry, the most “modern” and high energy piece of the evening (and audience favorite), followed, after a brief intermission, by “The Desparate Ones,” set to Nina Simone’s song of the same name, a rigorous, haunting and stylish duet by Andrea Schermoly. The new venue for SSB proved to be well suited to this kind of show, and there is the promise of a reprise next year.
State Street Ballet – Jack Stewart & Lili Hogtanian in “Vista” by Sophie Monat 5/14/16 New Vic Theatre
State Street Ballet – Thomas Fant, Leila Drake-Fossek & Meredith Harrill in “Moult” by Brook Hughes Melton 5/14/16 New Vic Theatre
State Street Ballet dancers in “(con)version” by Kassandra Taylor Newberry 5/14/16 New Vic Theatre
State Street Ballet dancer Meredith Harrill in “(con)version” by Kassandra Taylor Newberry 5/14/16 New Vic Theatre
State Street Ballet dancers in “(con)version” by Kassandra Taylor Newberry 5/14/16 New Vic Theatre
State Street Ballet dancer Meredith Harrill in “(con)version” by Kassandra Taylor Newberry 5/14/16 New Vic Theatre
State Street Ballet – Lilit Hogtanian & Jack Stewart in “The Desperate Ones” by Andrea Schermoly 5/14/16 New Vic theatre
State Street Ballet – Sofia Ross in “Anne’s Window” by Cecily Stewart 5/14/16 New Vic Theatre
State Street Ballet – Women doing the supporting in “Anne’s Window” by Cecily Stewart 5/14/16 New Vic Theatre
