MOVE: 133 Beekman
A performing arts residency
MOVE: 133 Beekman was LMCC's first performing arts residency. From a pool of applicants, six talented choreographers, each demonstrating great need for one consistent space to rehearse and refine their work, were selected as residents. Often, independent choreographers create and rehearse their works in whatever space can be found resulting in a frustratingly nomadic existence. This ground floor space, formerly a Liz Claiborne store, generously donated by General Growth Properties, provided calm and consistent space to focus on the work at hand. At the same time, the program supported the cultural revitalization of Lower Manhattan by offering a space for free public performances by cutting-edge artists.
The residency period was four months, from January 22 - May 22, 2005, and concluded with a series of open rehearsals in May 2005.
Artists
- Ann Carlson
- Ann used the residency space for a work in progress showing of Cake in conjunction with the MIX Festival. The performance/installation addressed ideas about consumer capitalism and labor issues.
- Jeanine Durning
- Jeanine used the space to prepare for her premiere at Dance Theater Workshop in late September/early October, as well as an open rehearsal or a lecture/demo for the public.
- Eliza Miller
- Eliza used the space to prepare her piece that was to premiere at Danspace the following spring. She was interested in having an open rehearsal at the end of the residency period.
- Jill Sigman
- Jill used the residency as an “incubator” space to work on a multi-media performance project. Her idea had two parts: 1) a 4 month residency for movement and media research, 2) a weekend of showings of work-in-progress developed during the residency. (Jill was that Season’s first SiteLines artist – performing in 133 Beekman the last two weeks of May.)
- Tom Pearson
- Tom used the space for development and rehearsal of the Sitelines project Redhanded (working title). As for a public component, he proposed a drum circle or pseudo-concert with Native American musicians playing traditional instruments.
- Donna Uchizono
- As Donna premiered a new piece at Danspace Project in June 2005, her company was in intense need for rehearsal space. For the public component in the space, she proposed an open rehearsal/lecture demonstration, discussing the process of making the new work.
Support
133 Beekman was generously donated by General Growth Properties.
