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To Begin the World Over Again (2012/2016)
To Begin the World Over Again (2012/2016)
collaboration with Edisa Weeks and Delirious Dances
11-instrument version: Flute, Bb Clarinet, Piano, 2 Acoustic & Electric guitars, 3 Female voices, Violin, Cello, Bass--see video below)
70 minutes
collaboration with Edisa Weeks and Delirious Dances
- Reel Liberty
- Dreams of Wonders Undreamt
- These are the Times That Try Men's Souls
- Mischief Is Easier Begun Than Ended (no music)
- Reel Democracy
- Reel Equality
- We Have it in Our Power...
11-instrument version: Flute, Bb Clarinet, Piano, 2 Acoustic & Electric guitars, 3 Female voices, Violin, Cello, Bass--see video below)
70 minutes
To Begin The World Over Again, is a collaboration between choreographer Edisa Weeks and composer Joseph C. Phillips Jr. and explores the writings of Thomas Paine and his spirited advocacy for freedom and democracy in America. Paine’s words are used as a mirror to look at America and question what does it mean to be free in American today? What is the promise of America that Paine so fervently wrote about and has America realized that promise?
Premiering in 2012 at the Irondale Center for a two-week run, the video is from our revival in 2016 at Gibney Dance in Manhattan. This performance featured a smaller ensemble (10 musicians instead of 13 at the premiere) and some slight changes in the choreography from the 2012 premiere.
Choreographer: Edisa Weeks, in collaboration with the dancers
Composer/Conductor: Joseph C. Phillips Jr.
2016 performance:
Costume Designer: Sarita Fellows
Lighting Designer: Tim Cryan
Performers: Ardella Bang, Angel Chinn, Johnnie Mercer, EmmaGrace Skove-Epps, Ricarrdo Valentine & Michael Henry
Musicians: Matt Aronoff (Bass-7/1 & 7/2), Mike Baggeta (Guitar), Katie Cox (Flute/Piccolo/Alto Flute),
Maria Jeffers (Cello), Bogna Kicinska (Vocal), Thomson Kneeland (Bass-6/30), Ana Milosavljevic (Violin), Adrian Sandi (Clarinet/Bass Clarinet), Tammy Scheffer (Vocal), Carmen Staaf (Piano), Emilie Weibel (Vocal)
Premiering in 2012 at the Irondale Center for a two-week run, the video is from our revival in 2016 at Gibney Dance in Manhattan. This performance featured a smaller ensemble (10 musicians instead of 13 at the premiere) and some slight changes in the choreography from the 2012 premiere.
Choreographer: Edisa Weeks, in collaboration with the dancers
Composer/Conductor: Joseph C. Phillips Jr.
2016 performance:
Costume Designer: Sarita Fellows
Lighting Designer: Tim Cryan
Performers: Ardella Bang, Angel Chinn, Johnnie Mercer, EmmaGrace Skove-Epps, Ricarrdo Valentine & Michael Henry
Musicians: Matt Aronoff (Bass-7/1 & 7/2), Mike Baggeta (Guitar), Katie Cox (Flute/Piccolo/Alto Flute),
Maria Jeffers (Cello), Bogna Kicinska (Vocal), Thomson Kneeland (Bass-6/30), Ana Milosavljevic (Violin), Adrian Sandi (Clarinet/Bass Clarinet), Tammy Scheffer (Vocal), Carmen Staaf (Piano), Emilie Weibel (Vocal)
(Photo from To Begin the World Over Again performance at Gibney Dance 2016)
Thanks and credit to all the original photos on this website to: David Andrako, Concrete Temple Theatre, Marcy Begian, Ed Lefkowicz, Donald Martinez, Kimberly McCollum, Geoff Ogle, Joseph C. Phillips Jr., Daniel Wolf-courtesy of Roulette, Andrew Robertson, Viscena Photography, Jennifer Wohrle, Carolyn Wolf, Mark Elzey, Numinosito. The Numinous Changing Same album design artwork by DM Stith. The Numinous The Grey Land album design and artwork by Brock Lefferts. Contact for photo credit and information on specific images.