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film collaborations

 

We've been fortunate to collaborate with film and video artists using themes from and recordings of our theatrical presentations.

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With our longtime photographer, Taso Papadakis, we created art films inspired by concepts, content, and choreography in hell prepared and lost tribes. The online arts publication Interfictions also commissioned a video project using footage from our 2015 festival piece, assemble.

assemble: modern spin | ancient celebration
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assemble: modern spin | ancient celebration

A video art piece of our play, assemble: modern spin | ancient celebration, as commissioned by Interfictions Online. Inspired by the ancient ritual of Hakhel, assemble was performed in October 2015 as part of the Sukkot Harvest Festival at Coastal Roots Farm in Encinitas, California. Written and directed by theatre dybbuk artistic director Aaron Henne, and featuring Nina Bowers, Nick Greene, Kai Hazelwood, Julie Lockhart, Rebecca Rasmussen and Clay Steakley.
Hell Prepared - a film by Taso Papadakis
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Hell Prepared - a film by Taso Papadakis

“Hell Prepared” a film by Taso Papadakis Material from the original performance piece “hell prepared: a ritual exorcism inspired by kabbalistic principles, performed within a dominant cultural context" by Aaron Henne, developed with the ensemble of theatre dybbuk Starring: Julie A. Lockhart Diana Tanaka Jonathan CK Williams Directed, Photographed, Edited and Wardrobe by Taso Papadakis Original Text By Aaron Henne Music “Neo” by Christian Löffler Music Used by permission of Manners McDade Artist Management, Courtesy of Ki Records Produced by theatre dybbuk and Taso Papadakis Choreography (Garden Scene) by Kai Hazelwood Makeup (Garden Scene) by Ella Pons On-set assistants: David Mario Pratt Susie Carnet Special Thank you: Flori Schutzer DFRAGD A-Delta Realty Hania Stramotas Tom Otterness
lost tribes | a film by Taso Papadakis, using material from the play
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lost tribes | a film by Taso Papadakis, using material from the play

a film by Taso Papadakis Directed and Edited by Taso Papadakis Material from the original performance piece, "lost tribes", by Aaron Henne, developed with the Ensemble Original Music by Michael Skloff Concept for the film by Aaron Henne, theatre dybbuk and Taso Papadakis Choreography by Kai Hazelwood Ground Camera by Taso Papadakis Aerial Camera by Dan Lundmark Featuring Actors from the company: Jeri Brunoe Joshua Wolf Coleman Nick Greene Julie A. Lockhart Rebecca Rasmussen Diana Tanaka Jonathan C.K. Willams

Facebook Fridays

 

A series of talks, trainings, and conversations originally published on Facebook during the pandemic. All trainings were recorded on Zoom with the company and have been edited for streaming. Chats and conversations were originally streamed live to Facebook.

Trainings

Centering Warm-up with company artist Julie A. Lockhart – TRAINING WITH THEATRE DYBBUK

Centering Warm-up with company artist Julie A. Lockhart – TRAINING WITH THEATRE DYBBUK

Each time we start a physical development session for one on our shows, we begin with a Pilates-based group warm-up to center and prepare us for the work ahead. Here, company artist Julie A. Lockhart leads a gentle half-hour breath and movement session designed to ground your energy and connect you to your core.
An Introduction to Laban Movement Analysis with Andrew Pearson – TRAINING WITH THEATRE DYBBUK

An Introduction to Laban Movement Analysis with Andrew Pearson – TRAINING WITH THEATRE DYBBUK

In this introduction to Laban Movement Analysis, “breaking protocols” choreographer Andrew Pearson guides us through an exploration of Laban’s 4 movement components, their binary elements, and the 8 efforts that comprise these elements. You do not need any special props to take this training, and it can be done in a small space. This video was recorded during a Zoom company training and is approximately 30 minutes long. It has been slightly edited for streaming.
Embracing Obstruction in Choreography with Andrew Pearson – TRAINING WITH THEATRE DYBBUK

Embracing Obstruction in Choreography with Andrew Pearson – TRAINING WITH THEATRE DYBBUK

In this training, "breaking protocols" choreographer Andrew Pearson leads the company in creating – and disrupting – a short choreographed phrase. When presented with a physical obstacle, how much can you hold onto the integrity of the time, space, and energy of your original choreography, and where do you need to find compromise? Further, what new opportunities can be discovered in the encounter with the obstacle? No special equipment is needed, but you will need a brief passage of text or of a song to work with. This video was recorded during a company training on Zoom and has been edited for streaming.

Chats and Conversations

 
Aaron Henne and performer Diana Tanaka – In Conversation

Aaron Henne and performer Diana Tanaka – In Conversation

This week, Aaron is in conversation with Diana Tanaka, a performer and theatre dybbuk artist who has been working with the company since 2016. They discuss Diana’s diverse body of work as a performer – from puppetry, to classical theatre, to touring children’s theatre, to television – as well as the challenges and opportunities she’s found during the pandemic.
Aaron Henne and performer and teaching artist Nick Greene – In Conversation

Aaron Henne and performer and teaching artist Nick Greene – In Conversation

Aaron is in conversation with Nick Greene, a theatre dybbuk teaching artist and performer who just hiked the Appalachian trail and recorded the multi-month adventure. They discuss Nick’s relationship to story as a performer and teacher, his experiences on the trail, and his process for creating an artistic project out of the documentation of his journey. This conversation was recorded during a Facebook livestream on December 4, 2020.
Aaron Henne and dramaturg Dylan Southard – In Conversation

Aaron Henne and dramaturg Dylan Southard – In Conversation

Aaron is in conversation with Dylan Southard, theatre dybbuk’s resident dramaturg. They discuss Dylan’s view of dramaturgy and its function in different processes, his work with theatre dybbuk, and, separate from theatre, his production experience in virtual reality. This conversation was recorded during a Facebook livestream on November 20, 2020.

Arts, Provocation, and Jewish History

 

Watch archived episodes of Arts, Provocation, and Jewish History  – a show hosted by Artistic Director Aaron Henne on jewishLIVE from April 29, 2020 through June 2, 2021. Much like our Facebook chats and conversations, these are recorded livestreams.