Smile Masking
chuthis.
Avant-premiere — March 2015, Las Vegas, NV, Las Vegas Clark County Library District
Premiere — June 2015, Quêbec, CAN, Festival International DansEncore
Initially inspired by the attitudes and passions of performers from old Las Vegas coupled with the famous venues that have a rich history of presenting these iconic artists, this solo work exposes the audience to authentic and unforgiving truths about control and obsession. Doubting reality and running with the danger of glorifying false appearances, a character explores the highs and lows of smile masking.
Produced by chuthis.
Creation sponsored by Las Vegas - Clark County Library District and The Cultch, Vancouver, BC.
Choreographer, Director | Peter Chu
Original Cast | Peter Chu (accompanied by Jenni Berthelot)
Composer | Djeff Houle
Additional Music | Fred Hamm, Dave Bennett, Bert Lown, Chauncey Grey, Jerry Jeff Walker, Ern Westmore, Ólafur Arnalds
Lighting & Projection Designer | Eric Chad
Costume Designer and Construction | Linda Chow