Brightness
1989
Circus
About the Production
Brightness is a metaphysical circus composed of curious acts -- some austere and minimalist like the quartet inspired by a Hopi dance, some lyrical like the duet drawn from a beautiful dance between Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth. Louise Smith acts as ringmaster. An unusual aspect of Brightness is that costumes were designed first before the show which then inspired its creation.
Production Team And Cast
Conceived and Directed by
Ping Chong, in collaboration with the designers and performers
Written by
Louise Smith
Assistant Director
Virlana Tkacz
Lighting Design
Howard Thies
Sound Design
Brian Hallas
Set and Costume Design
Matthew Yokobosky
Cast
Karen Booth, John Fleming, Dan Froot, Larry Malvern and Louise Smith
Performance History
Premiere
La MaMa E.T.C., New York, NY (November-December 1989)
Awards
1990 Bessie Award: Louise Smith, Performer
1990 Bessie Award: Matthew Yokobosky, Set & Costumes
Partners
La MaMa E.T.C.