STYLE 1 MEDIA >>> JENNIFER MULLER/THE WORKS PREMIERES THE WHITE ROOM
Jennifer Muller/The Works Opening Night Gala Dinner and Silent Auction
Cedar Lake Theater, 547 W26th St. & Chelsea Art Museum 556 W22nd St, NY, NY | 06.23.2011 | by Merry Esparza
From June 22nd-26th, Jennifer Muller/The Works premiered The White Room,
a new evening-length piece performed at the Cedar Lake Theater in Chelsea. On June 23rd,
a Gala Dinner and Silent Auction followed the performance in celebration of the debut and to honor
the Phoenix Partners Group, lead corporate sponsor for the company's education programs.
Founder and Artistic Director Jennifer Muller (shown left)
welcomed supporters to the Chelsea Art Museum for the gala, along with Corporate Chair
Dr. Gary E. Hayes, and Co-Chairs
Alison Price Becker, Peter Buffington,
and Brendan G. Burnett. The company, cast, and crew were present.
The White Room, which will become part of The Works' repertoire,
is wonderfully accessible to the audience. It is theatrical, beautifully danced and acted, and communicates a story
that is understandable, not remote. It deals with themes of innocence, temptation, and corruption and their effect on
a young girl. The piece took two years to create and, according to Ms. Muller, was "like a 50 lb. baby waiting to be born."
The music is cello-based, from both traditional and contemporary composers. Costume and stage design were by
Stageworks, lighting design by Jeff Croiter, and projection design by
Kevin Harkins.
Jennifer Muller/The Works is known for its multi-disciplinary approach that integrates dance, theater
and visual arts. The company has performed in notable theaters and festivals in 39 countries around the world.
In the US, The Works has performed at Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, American Dance Festival, Jacob's Pillow, Fire Island
Dance Festival, and Central Park Summerstage and has self-produced 21 New York City Seasons at
The Joyce, New Victory and Roundabout Theaters, City Center and the
Kaye Playhouse.
The Works education programs include: The Muller Polarity Technique,
a personalized dance technique taught by company alumni;
Faces of Wonder and Imagine That!, which reach out to New York City public schools;
The HATCH Presenting Series for emerging choreographers and theater artists; and the Scholarship/Apprentice Program
for aspiring dancers. These programs reach more than 5,000 students and emerging choreographers.
Jennifer Muller has been recognized as a visionary dancer, choreographer, artist, and educator for more than 40 years.
Her work incorporates the spoken word, live and commissioned music, artist-inspired sets, and imaginative production elements.
She has created more than 100 works, including 6 full-evening productions, and has choreographed for The Public Theater, Second Stage,
New York Stage and Film, the Metropolitan Opera, and the New York City Opera.
For more information, please visit: Jennifer Muller/The Works.
