Happenstance
Who: Mitra Dance Collective
What: A dance play about Missed Connections on Craigslist
When: Fall 2011
Where: Manhattan Movement and Arts Center
Upper West Side, NYC
"Happenstance" is a thrilling new piece of theater that combines a classic boy meets girl plot with the stirring stories of love lost and found on the streets of the city. Told through compelling scenes, contemporary dance and an exciting mixtape of pop rock music, "Happenstance" is a modern New York love story.
CREDITS
Written and directed by CAITLIN GALLO
Assistant director SHAINA STIGLER
Dramaturge STEPHEN BISHOP SEELY
Choreography JIMMY BURGIO
Assistant Choreographer SARITA LOU
Conceived by CAITLIN GALLO and JIMMY BURGIO
Produced by CAITLIN GALLO with SHAINA STIGLER JIMMY BURGIO and IÑAKI BALDASSARRE
Set in the greatest city in the world, this modern love story examines the trials and tribulations of love in the age of technology. Romantic, funny, sad and exhilarating storytelling done through words, dance and the music of our generation, Happenstance will take you on a journey you won't soon forget.
HISTORY OF PRODUCTION
October 2009
One-day workshop at Ripley Grier
New York, NY
November 2009
Weekend workshop at Ripley Grier
New York, NY
April 2010
Reading at Theater for the New City
New York, NY
November 2010
Weeklong workshop at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA)
New York, NY
September 2011
Reading at Stella Adler Studio of Acting
New York, NY
October 2011
Ten-day workshop culminating in Off-Broadway presentations at Manhattan Movement and Arts Center
New York, NY
ALL 2011 PRODUCTION PICTURES BY
ARIEL SEIDMAN-WRIGHT .