Multi-disciplinary works utilizing contemporary dance, spoken word, and stage design in conjunction with musical composition.
House of Direction
House Of Direction (2023-2025)
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"A transcendental exploration of minimalist music composition and experimental cinema." Through even collaboration Neal Todten (composer) and A. Hennen Payne (filmmaker) presented House of Direction as an official film selection of the Big Ears Festival in 2025.
First performed in 2023 as an multi-disciplinary immersive performance featuring original choreography for six dancers framed by a sweeping painted backdrop (The Wind - 2023, Todten) and accompanied by original music from Neal Todten.
Six Sketches for Two Dancers & Ensemble
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Six Sketches for Two Dancers & Ensemble (2026)
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A study in post-modern performance aesthetics, the work investigates six conceptual approaches (Unison, Symmetry, Sustain, Repetition, Additive, Stillness) and applies them simultaneously to dance, music, and spoken word. Following a prolonged period of study of Robert Wilson's Theater of Images, the work examines major points of this style and creates a series of practical studies applied to several mediums.
