BOX4 (Box to the fourth power) began as a re-visioning of my 1994 work A Parcel of Men's Knowledge. However, in creating BOX4 I am not interested in the telling of a linear story (the audience can find one if they choose). I aim more to work with tension, in particular masculine tensions between the four dancers in a confined space; through obstacles, confrontation, and cooperation. As director/choreographer I can play the “cook” (a great hobby of mine) with the dancers supplying the ingredients and me creating the dish. I am most inspired by what this new and talented cast has brought to my vision and the challenges we have met together. The creative journey of BOX4 quickly became more than just a re-telling of a piece that I have done before but instead a continuation on the notion of confinement, possession, and masculine dominance, in particular the tension and aggression that can erupt from it like popcorn in a pressure cooker.”
Lighting Designer: James Proudfoot
Dancers first performances at the DC: Caroline Farquhar, Nathaniel Siri, Manuel Sorge, Donald Taruc, second performances for DIV : Mackenzie Green-Dusterbeck, Hayden Fong, Billy Marchenski, Manuel Sorge, third performances at the FHAC: Cai Glover, Hayden Fong, Billy Marchenski, Manuel Sorge.
