July 8*, 9, and 10 at 8 pm
July 11 at 3 pm

Tickets $25, 40, 55

"Invariably sensuous, characterized by inventive wit, and often uncommonly interesting."
—Alastair Macauley, "Dance Review: Trisha Brown Dance Company," New York Times, April 30, 2009

Beginning with her work as part of the Judson Dance Theater movement in the 1960s, the pioneering choreographer Trisha Brown has never failed to shatter perceptions of what dance can be. Relentlessly breaking conventions, Brown’s company flirted with gravity as they explored their SoHo neighborhood. Her work with artists in other genres—including visual artist Robert Rauschenberg, who designed costumes and sets and wrote music for her pieces—has resulted in some of the most interesting performances of the postmodern era. Her recent credits include acclaimed opera productions in Brussels, London, Paris, Aix-en-Provence, and New York City. Following a series of fall, winter, and spring performances at Dia:Beacon, this summer Trisha Brown brings to Bard one of her newest dances, L’Amour au théâtre, along with two of her legendary Rauschenberg collaborations.

Choreography by Trisha Brown

Foray Forêt (1990)
Music by local marching band
Set, costumes, and lighting (with Spencer Brown) by Robert Rauschenberg

Twelve Ton Rose (1996, excerpt)
Music by Anton Webern
Costumes by Burt Barr
Lighting by Spencer Brown

You can see us (1995)
Music and costumes by Robert Rauschenberg
Lighting by Spencer Brown with Robert Rauschenberg

L’Amour au théâtre (2009)
Music by Jean-Philippe Rameau
Set designed by Trisha Brown
Costumes by Elizabeth Cannon
Lighting by Jennifer Tipton

* Round-trip transportation from Manhattan to Bard is available for this performance. Fare is $20. Reservations are required. Click here for more information and to make a reservation.

This tour engagement of Trisha Brown Dance Company is funded through the American Masterpieces programs of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Art American Masterpieces: Three Centuries of Artistic Genius, a major initiative to acquaint Americans with the best of their cultural and artistic legacy.

Image: Trisha Brown Dance Company, L’Amour au théâtre. Photo: Julieta Cervantes.