Black Marrow 2009
Set in a dark place where civilisation had not quite arrived, or had ceased to exist long ago, Black Marrow explored extremes and opposite states, searching for the more undefined aspects of human identity. A work of stunning visual accomplishment, it featured dancers rendered almost unrecognisable as human, melting into the primordial soup of a swirling black hole of a set. Created by Erna Omarsdottir and Damien Jalet, part of the new generation of Europe’s highly physical and visceral choreographers, Black Marrow drew together an extraordinary group of Australian and international performers and artists to create a skilfully crafted work of electrifying potency.
Creative Team
Direction, Choreography & Concept Erna Omarsdittir & Damien Jalet
Set & Costume Design Alexandra Mein
Lighting Design Niklas Pajanti
Original Music & Sound Design Ben Frost featuring Oren Ambarchi
Sound Design/Operation Byron Scullin
In Collaboration with and Performed By Sara Black, Paulo Castro, Julian Crotti, Alisdair Macindoe, Carlee Mellow, James Shannon
Artistic Director Gideon Obarzanek
Executive Producer Rachael Azzopardi
Production Manager Chris Mercer
Business and Program Manager Hillary Coyne
Production Administrator Rebecca Anderson
Stage Manager Melanie Stanton
Design Assistant Michelle Boyde
Season Premiere
24 October 2009 Melbourne
Presenters
Chunky Move and Melbourne International Arts Festival
Sara Black, Paula Castro, Julian Crotti, Alisdair Macindoe, Carlee Mellow, James Shannon Image: Proud Mother Pictures
