UPCOMING PRODUCTION
THE GLUE FACTORY PROJECTS
original evening length dance theater works created on internationally & nationally renowned performers over the age of 40.
original evening length dance theater works created on internationally & nationally renowned performers over the age of 40.
MARCH 28 — APRIL 6, 2025
created for intimately sized audiences of 45 — up close & very personal.
created for intimately sized audiences of 45 — up close & very personal.
photo: Frank Walsh
performed by TOM LEE
engaging the centuries-old style of Japanese Kuruma Ningy (Cart Puppetry),
a 3.5 foot puppet, and
4 nationally & internationally
critically acclaimed dancers
concept & choreography by BETH CORNING
created in collaboration with TOM LEE
puppet design by TOM LEE
puppet fabrication by AVERY SHELTRAW & CHICAGO PUPPET STUDIO
performed by BETH CORNING, CHEZNEY DOUGLAS, EVAN FISK, KIMANI FOWLIN,
TOM LEE, ALBERTO DEL SAZ
set coordination by STEPHANIE MAYER STALEY
lighting design by IAIN COURT
costume design by MARINA HARRIS
created in collaboration with TOM LEE
puppet design by TOM LEE
puppet fabrication by AVERY SHELTRAW & CHICAGO PUPPET STUDIO
performed by BETH CORNING, CHEZNEY DOUGLAS, EVAN FISK, KIMANI FOWLIN,
TOM LEE, ALBERTO DEL SAZ
set coordination by STEPHANIE MAYER STALEY
lighting design by IAIN COURT
costume design by MARINA HARRIS
EVAN FISK
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KIMANI FOWLIN
ALBERTO DEL SAZ
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CHEZNEY DOUGLAS
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STAND BY — an allegory is made possible in part with support from: CORNINGWORKS Board of Directors, an Anonymous Funder, The Chicago Puppet Lab, The Heinz Endowments, The Howard Gilman Foundation, Individual Donors, Dutch MacDonald & Becky Mingo, Off The Wall Charitable Trust, Opportunity Fund, PA Council on the Arts, The Pittsburgh Foundation, Nancey Rosensweig & Dan Arshack
UNEXPECTED EXPOSURE SERIES
UNEXPECTED EXPOSURE SERIES
stay tuned for upcoming dates
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Taking performances to the sidewalks, fountains, museums, non-dance events ... surprising site-specific venues ... knocking down doors of exclusion ... proffering an opportunity to experience a new space, a new venue, an art exhibition, in a totally new, 3-dimensional, visceral, & human way!
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Performed free of charge for audiences this new series is comprised of short portable, dancetheater works, performed by a cast of "younger" professional performers (younger than the performers corningworks engages in THE GLUE FACTORY PROJECTS!)
Opening up the experience of CW's dancetheater works to those who would not ordinarily attend an “in-theater” production. Expanding the path to mutual accessibility, while actively countering these growing times of isolation and division.
Opening up the experience of CW's dancetheater works to those who would not ordinarily attend an “in-theater” production. Expanding the path to mutual accessibility, while actively countering these growing times of isolation and division.
THE PERFORMERS
THEO BLISS is a movement & improvisational artist. They are a resident artist at The Space Upstairs and a current company member of The Pillow Project where they have been featured in the full length-works (in person) and UNDERSTARS, as well as being a regular improvisationalist at Second Saturdays. Theo recently presented an original solo multimedia work "I, um, well..." at PearlArt's Charrette Series at The Kelly Strayhorn's Alloy Studios and is currently developing a feature-length work. Most recently, they studied at Springboard Dans Montréal, performing in a work by Juliano Nuñes. They also attended Point Park University's Conservatory of Performing Arts with a concentration in Modern Dance, performing in works by Jason McDole, Pearlann Porter, Penny Saunders, Jessica Lang, and Bob Fosse. This is their second season with UNEXPECTED EXPOSURE.
CHEZNEY DOUGLAS a queer dancer/ visual artist born & raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, began their formal dance training at the age of 5 at Bunker Dance Center. They continued their dance training there along with attending Las Vegas Academy of the Arts focusing on dance and 3D design until graduation. Chezney’s training includes that of tap, jazz, modern, contemporary, and multiple folkdance styles. Chezney has had worked with, and performed the works of Peter Chu, Stacey Tookie, Naomi Stikeman, Anthony Morigerato, Sonya Tayeh, Chloe and Maude Arnold and Roger Van der Poel. During their college career at Point Park University, Chezney worked with and performed the works of Tyce Diorio, Peter Chu, Adam Hougland, Pearlanne Porter, Robert Priore, Jason McDole, Colleen Hooper, and David Norsworthy. Currently Chezney is a teaching artist at Point Park University, and performing artist with The Pillow Project. This is their second season with UNEXPECTED EXPOSURE.
LIBBIE LOUIS is a professional freelance mover and creator. She recently completed her BFA degree with a major in dance at Point Park University, and is currently a company member of Pearlann Porter’s The Pillow Project. Libbie worked and performed with CORNINGWORKS production of THE TIPPING POINT in January 2022. This is their second season with UNEXPECTED EXPOSURE.
MINA WILLIS is a Pittsburgh-based choreographer and performer. She recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from Point Park University in the Fall of 2022 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Modern Dance and Minor in English. While attending PPU, she trained with faculty such as Garfield Lemonius, slowdanger, Jae Man Joo, Jason McDole, and Kiesha Lalama. She has performed in several Student and Faculty/Guest Showcases, working with choreographers such as Penny Saunders. Mina’s additional training includes Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Nova Linea Contemporary Dance, Whirlwind Dance, Broadway Dance Center, American Ballet Theatre, and Ballet Austin. She is a past member of Celebrity Dance Competition’s Junior and Senior Crew where she assisted the instructors, served as convention staff, and performed during the "Nationals at Sea" cruises. She has choreographed for San Antonio’s W-I-P Youth Project/W-I-P Creme, Insight Dance Ensemble, The Switch at the Space Upstairs, and PPU’s Student Choreography Project. She was recently awarded 1st place for her work "1/3" at SALT's SHAPE Choreography Festival in 2022, as well as showcased her piece "Tooth" at NACHMO Pittsburgh's January Choreographic Showcase in 2023. She just recently performed with The Pillow Project's new full length work "(in person)," directed by Pearlann Porter and John Lambert in 2023. Currently, Mina is Adjunct Faculty at Point Park University where she teaches Modern dance, and as a Flexologist at Stretchlab. This is her first season with UNEXPECTED EXPOSURE.