Ode to the Living Tree and the Conference of Birds
Co-created by Josh Hoglund and Elise Cowin with Bryan Saner, Jessica Ray, Zachary Nicol, Christine Shallenberg and Michael Zerang
Watershed Art & Ecology, Chicago | June 6, 7 & 8, 2024
Part One
Choreography and performance: Elise Cowin
Direction: Josh Hoglund
Part Two
Direction: Josh Hoglund and Elise Cowin
Choreography: Elise Cowin in collaboration with the performers and Josh Hoglund
Performers and co-devisers: Bryan Saner, Jessica Ray and Zachary Nicol
Improvised sound: Michael Zerang
Lighting design and costumes:
Christine Shallenberg
Scenic design:
Josh Hoglund
This project has been supported by an Individual Artist Program grant from Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, an Emergency Grant from the Foundation for Contemporary Arts and the generosity of Claire Pentecost and Brian Holmes at Watershed Art & Ecology.
Special thanks to Claire and Brian, Bryan Saner and John Cowin for their assistance with "the perch," Julia Pello, Zach Barner, Jane Jerardi, Jake Saner and the rest of our amazing collaborators.
Thank you for coming!
Image credit: Bird Tree, 1800 - 1900. Artist/maker unknown, American. Pine, painted decoration, wire, iron. Philadelphia Museum of Art.