An experimental choreographic residency at Stowell Barn culminating in a performance with Phantom Theater @ Edgcomb Barn on Saturday, July 20th
Production photos: Scott May
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chimera (n.)
*\ kī-ˈmir-ə \
+ an illusion or fabrication of the mind, especially : an unrealizable dream
+ an individual, organ, or part consisting of tissues of diverse genetic constitution
+ an imaginary monster compounded of incongruous parts
The annual CHIMERA Art Co-Lab launched the summer of 2022 as the inaugural artistic residency in the newly-restored Stowell Barn (c.1798). Surrounded by the beautiful dual-tone timber frame that joins old and new lumber, choreographers came together to experiment with their craft and collaborate on new work together. The CHIMERA Art Co-Lab was established as an embodiment of hybridization–from the creative venue, to the artistic process and product. At the time of its inception, returning to in-person creation and performance seemed an unrealizable dream; the CHIMERA Art Co-Lab continues annually as a way to celebrate bringing together artistic bodies and minds in a creative space. -
Our last performance was the evening of Saturday, July 20th 2024 at Phantom Theater @ Edgcomb Barn
Stay tuned for future residency performances
Farmsprung Gatherings is pleased to announce the Co-Lab is expanding this summer to include former students of the founding members! Original Artists in Residence Amy C. Foley of MA, Stephanie Simpson of NYC, Larissa D. Ursprung of VT, and Stephen Ursprung of RI, return to create a new work-in-progress in collaboration with the newest CHIMERA Artists as well as re-stage their 2022 work The Space[s] We Hold which premiered at Phantom Theater in Warren, VT and was recently re-staged at Dean College. This summer we look forward to collaborating with our guest artists: Katie Bogardus of NY, Syra Pandey of MA, and Kaylen Travison of NY. This residency will culminate with a performance hosted by Phantom Theater at the historic Edgcomb Barn in Warren Vermont on the evening of Saturday, July 20th 2024.
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* Production Videography at Dean College by Lindsay Caddle Lapointe | Linden Tree Productions
Dancers In Order of Appearance: Amy C. Foley, Stephanie Simpson, Stephen Ursprung, Larissa Ursprung | Alison Brookshire, Sierra Peña, Vincent Maizland, and Bridget Castro