The Theatre Space: Chamber Art drama
Chamber art in dance, music and drama has a long and rich tradition which has surfaced as recently as the late 20th century in Bosnia, Russia, and in Eastern Europe, 19th century in America, as well as, in the 1st century Greek-Roman world. In a unique mixture of fine art and an intimate environment, it has served as a protest against the exclusiveness of aristocratic art venues by making art available to ‘every man’ in his own home. It has also been a protector of ethnic cultural inheritances in danger of being wiped out by oppressive, authoritarian governments. As a creative voice for artists who choose to interact in a more intimate way with their audiences, chamber art has found new interest in the 21st century which is all too alienated from its own humanity by the electronic and ‘distanced’ manner of both learning and communication.
REPERTOIRE
Down to the Floor
The threshing floor is a timeless symbol of community life, symbolizing the greatest depths and heights of a man’s life…
Mary Had a Litlle Lamb
This captivating piece looks at the story of The Lamb of God in dance and mine through the perception of a small child…
The Hound of Heaven
Francis Thompson was an inspired poet of the 19th century in England who spoke of himself as The Poet of the Return to God…
Spring Again
Without a vision, man loses hope and dies. Spring Again is a fast moving dance/mime with no text…
And Sarah was 90 Years Old
The example of a supremely enduring faith which won Sarah, wife of Abraham, a place in the ‘Hall of Faith’…
The Kaddish
Leonard Bernstein wrote The Kaddish to commemorated J. F. Kennedy’s death…
Thompson and Below Present Emily
Emily Elizabeth Dickinson, born 1830 in Amherst, Massachusetts, is one of the most fascinating and profoundly important figures in English literature…
The Book of Ruth
This classic piece interprets the Book of Ruth from the Old Testament in dance, song and mime…
Breath On Breath
Man is born searching… rooting around in humanity and life’s experiences for some undeniable…
The Prisoner
We are all a prisoner at some time in our life. We can be held as a captive by relationships, society…
I Will Go
The story of Eliezar and his vow to Abraham of the Old Testament carries all the romance, mystery and destiny of a legendary journey…
The Pieta
The Pieta is a stunning movement piece which proceeds after Mary, mother of Jesus’s, monologue…
On My Own
A faith crisis and a prodigal son type journey back to the Father’s heart is the subject of On My Own…
Princess Alegna
This dance/drama is an exotic fairy tale of an East Indian princess searching for her lost possession…
Purity is to Will One Thing
Purity is to Will One Thing is a dramatic dance piece which illuminates in movement and visual metaphor the tension between passion and purity…
HOW TO ENTER THE ACTION
Bring art to the people. By hosting a Chamber Art Action event in your own home or community center, one can do just that. It’s also a perfect way to establish new relationships and deepen old ones. All it takes is a willingness to invite your friends, neighbors, work colleagues, your child’s teacher, new friends, etc. for an enriching evening of theatre and friendship. Space required is listed under the play description as is the running time. After the dramatic inspiration there’s plenty of time for wonderful conversation and dialogue (and perhaps a few munchies). All performances are performed on a donation basis which supports Belleherst’s mission.
AVAILABLE CHAMBER ART DATES
Chamber Art performances can be booked using your own living space or community space by simply emailing your request of date and production to Belleherst at info@belleherst.com. Procedural information and assistance or advise with planning is always available. Need a personal phone contact? Just email a request for one.