The Luminous Edge

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater

2014 The Luminous Edge

The Luminous Edge

In 2014 Garrett + Moulton Productions premiered The Luminous Edge, an evening-length work that featured the company’s six soloists, an ensemble of 18 guest dancers as well as seven musicians and vocalist Karen Clark led by Musical Director/Composer Jonathan Russell. The Luminous Edge examined pivotal moments in life when darkness turns to light and luminous sparks ignite renewal and rejuvenation. Featured prominently in the work was Gustav Mahler’s Kindertotenlieder –a song cycle that explores the deepest forms of human loss. While using this work as a structural underpinning, The Luminous Edge maintained optimism at its core, challenging the expressive range of the performers and bringing the audience on a visceral journey of transcendence, hope and rebirth.

“The dance season is still very young, but it is doubtful whether we will see anything quite as exhilarating from the home team as Garrett + Moulton Productions’ 'The Luminous Edge'..."
                          Allan Ulrich, SF Gate


PRESS
Reviews and Previews

SF Gate: Allan Ullrich
“Garrett + Moulton Equals Excitement”

The San Francisco Classical Voice: Janice Berman
“A Compelling Light from Garrett and Moulton”

The San Jose Mercury News: Ann Murphy
“Dark and Light Strike a Brilliant Balance in Garrett + Moulton’s ‘Luminous Edge’”

In Dance: Kate Mattingly
“Expanding Possibilities: Garrett and Moulton’s Latest Work Illuminates Borders Between Realms”

Dance Commentary: Heather Desaulniers
“The Luminous Edge”

Cast & Creators

ARTISTIC DIRECTION & CHOREOGRAPHY
Janice Garrett and Charles Moulton

MUSICAL DIRECTION
Jonathan Russell

LIGHTING DESIGN
David Robertson

COSTUME DESIGN
Mary Domenico

STAGE MANAGER
Gretchen Mueller

COMPANY DANCERS
Vivian Aragon
Carolina Czechowska
Dudley Flores
Michael Galloway
Jackie McConnell (Understudy)
Tegan Schwab
Nol Simonse

SPECIAL GUEST SINGER
Karen Clark

MUSICIANS
Hannah Addario-Berry
Kate Campbell
Jordan Glenn
Ivor Holloway
Emily Packard
Jonathan Russell
Theresa Wong

MOVEMENT CHOIR DANCERS
Jeanette Abell
Thea Andersen
Deanna Bangs
Esther Bramlett
Keryn Breiterman-Loader
Tanya Chianese
Melissa Gordon-Wollin
Katharine Gripp
Jenna Jones
Jerry Lin
Catherine Liu
Mallory Markham
Rebecca Morris
Crystal Peattie
Hannah Pierce
Nina Saraceno
Megan Simon
Nicholas Stettenbenz