Peace Piece (2008)
Created for the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize Forum and inspired by my ambivalence and frustration toward the concept of achieving peace through non-peaceable means.
Choreography, original text, music and video: Anthony Roberts
Dancers: Jen Berghs ‘09, Shannon Denzel ‘12, Libby Nail ’11, Megan Parlanti ‘09, Brittany Paulsen ‘10, Meagan Smith ‘11, Tiela Talley ‘12, Britt Were ‘11
Music: Gavin Bryars, Anthony Roberts
Guest Voices: St. Olaf College voices: Jonathan Hill, English; Ed Langerak, Philosophy; Berit Nelson ’10; Jake Schlichting ’09; Sara Weathers ’09; and celebrity voices from politics and a beauty pageant
Costume Design: Aimee Jillson
Set Concept: Anthony Roberts