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The creation of OMO

Title
The creation of OMO [electronic resource]
Publication
c1986.

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Caniparoli, Val
  • Erickson, Betsy
  • Morgan, Victoria
  • Peterson, Kirk
  • Woodall, Sandra.
  • Smuin, Michael.
  • Alonzo, Mario
  • Berman, Joanna
  • Dickson, Nancy
  • Holmes, Eda
  • Leedom, Erin
  • López, Antonio
  • Fruchtman, Rob.
  • OMO (Company).
  • San Francisco Ballet.
Description
1 streaming video file (NTSC) (56 min.) : sd., col.
Summary
Documentary on the formation of OMO, an experimental ballet company founded by five former members of the San Francisco Ballet: the dancers/choreographers Val Caniparoli, Betsy Erickson, Victoria Morgan, and Kirk Peterson, and the designer Sandra Woodall. The documentary includes in-depth analyses of three works created by the founders: On moving on (chor: Morgan), Accidental or abnormal chromosomal events (chor: Caniparoli and Erickson; scen: Woodall), and Overlay (chor: Peterson; scen/props: Woodall). The analyses include statements by the choreographers, composers, designers, and performers, and are illustrated by rehearsal footage and substantial performance excerpts. Performers include Mario Alonzo, Joanna Berman, Nancy Dickson, Eda Holmes, Erin Leedom, and Antonio Lopez. Michael Smuin, former director of the San Francisco Ballet, also comments on the company's work. Peterson is seen performing a solo in Smuin's To the Beatles, presented by the San Francisco Ballet.
Uniform Title
To the Beatles (Choreographic work : Smuin)
Note
  • Producer/director: Rob Fruchtman. Director of photography: Lex Fletcher. Writers: Rob Fruchtman, Blair Gershkow. Narration writer: Peter Fruchtman. Narrator: Peter Donat.
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Funding (note)
  • Preservation of this video was supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Call Number
*MGZIDF 8667
OCLC
NYPY916063833-F
Title
The creation of OMO [electronic resource]
Imprint
c1986.
Restricted Access
Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Funding
Preservation of this video was supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Local Note
Former call number: *MGZIC 9-2748.
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Local Subject
Ballet in television. The creation of OMO.
Added Author
Caniparoli, Val, choreographer. Commentator
Erickson, Betsy, choreographer. Commentator
Morgan, Victoria, choreographer. Commentator
Peterson, Kirk, choreographer, dancer. Commentator
Woodall, Sandra. Designer. Commentator
Smuin, Michael. Commentator
Alonzo, Mario, dancer.
Berman, Joanna, dancer.
Dickson, Nancy, dancer.
Holmes, Eda, dancer.
Leedom, Erin, dancer.
López, Antonio, dancer.
Fruchtman, Rob. Producer. Director
OMO (Company).
San Francisco Ballet.
Added Title
To the Beatles (Choreographic work : Smuin)
Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 8667
*MGZIC 9-2748 (former)
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