Michael Getman I First Things

About the show

Imagine it. A world where there is no distance between 'it' and our knowledge of 'it.' How, then, do we
speak of 'it'? We may be left entirely focused on tuning ourselves inward as one might tune an
instrument to achieve precision. First Things is a three-part work (and more). Each part embodies a
different minimalistic reading of the human experience in the world; Ranging from physical and
emotional dimensions to linguistic, visual and poetic aspects. Each part starts from a simple premise;
one body- one point in space, one body- one beat, one body- one word. Gradually, an accumulation
of tasks challenges the performer to hold on to the existing structure, eventually creating a fracture in
the fabric of the choreography and unraveling a new emotional and visceral horizon. Brick by brick, a
personal attempt to touch the humane - a foretold and visible trap.
 

Choreography: Michael Getman
Performer: Ariel Gelbart
Dramaturge: Yael Venezia
Light Design: Nadav Barnea
Sound design: Gal Hochberg, Michael Getman
Light Technician: Baruchi Spigelman
International relations: Gloria De Angeli
Original sound: Gal Hochberg
Music: O-taiko by master Eitetsu Hayashi //

Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 1 in F minor _ Daniel Barenboim

// Iannis Xenakis - Pléiades II. Métaux

Trailer: Camera: Nadia Perlov, Editor: Michael Getman
Branding & Social Media: Laetitia Boulud

 

The work is supported by the Derrida Dance Center/ Bulgaria, the Pais Lottery Foundation, The Suzanne Dellal Center, The Ministry of Sport and Culture in Israel, the Rabinowitch Foundation, and the Mifal HaPais Council for the Culture and Arts.

Co-Producer: HangartFest, Pesaro Italy