PURO DESEO (2010)
Premiered at The Kitchen April 29-May 2nd, 2010
Curated by Matthew Lyons
In PURO DESEO, choreographer luciana achugar returns to the tradition of the proscenium stage. Embracing the darkness of the cavernous black box and its inherent magic and mystery, achugar draws inspiration from paranormal phenomena, the occult, and representations of monstrosity in Gothic film and literature. Through a visceral and intuitive experience of sound, movement, and the exaggerated presence of light, long-time collaborator Michael Mahalchick and achugar build their performance as an incantation.
Conceived and Directed by luciana achugar.
Created by luciana achugar and Michael Mahalchick.
Lighting Design by Madeline Best.
Costumes by Walter Dundervill.
Additional Music by Michael Mahalchick.
PURO DESEO was created, in part, with support from the Multi-Arts Production Fund; the Jerome Foundation; the Abrons Arts Center Workspace Program; and through the Artist in Residence Program at BAX/Brooklyn Arts Exchange.
Rehearsal Photo by Angela Jimenez
http://encoremag.com/new-york/articles/894/incantation-of-the-human-body