A bench is primarily designed for resting. But it may also be found in stadiums, courts, churches, schools, and universities. There it is used for sports, education, legal practice, and religious purposes. In English, the "defendant’s bench" is called a "dock". A "dock" is also a landing area and a dead end. In shaping the performance, we kept these and other aspects of the bench in mind. We placed it at the center of our space, and it began to guide us. We present the final result of this process to the audience.
Concept and choreography: Sasha Kukin
Music: Fred Frith, "Can", John Zorn, "The Cloud Carpets" and Robert Wyatt
Costumes: Anna Yurchuk
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