Story Time deconstructs fairy tales and myths, focusing on one’s heroic journey through life. The Center at West Park, a landmarked church full of character, is the perfect setting for this vivid dance revealing intricate narratives. The cast of five intrepid dancers bring to life archetypal characters whose journeys overlap: the benign, the haughty, messengers, helpers, conjurers, phantoms, bullies, and tricksters.
Conceived, directed and choreographed by Jody Oberfelder, in collaboration with:
Performers: Mariah Anton, Andi Farley-Shimota, Michael Greenberg, Nyah Malone, Jody Oberfelder, Caleb Patterson
Composers: Tine Kindermann, Grace Bergere, Ellen Reid, Maurice Ravel, Žibuoklė Martinaitytė, Frank London
Lighting: Connor Sale
Dramaturg: Rebekah Morin
Costumes: Katrin Schnabl
Set elements: Juergen Riehm, Tine Kindermann, Johanna Maier, Nick Cassway
JOP is grateful for the support of the NYC Department Department of Cultural Affairs, The Harkness Foundation for Dance, and generous individual donors.
