The Watershed is a contemporary piece including nine dancers that is choreographed by Kyle Abraham. Abraham brings the controversial subjects of race and gender discrimination to life through stylized movement. He incorporates the use of footage, text, crops, images, dialogue, musical montages and movement to properly display the hardships of black individuals throughout history in two acts. Took two years to choreograph.
There were 4 female dancers and 5 male dancers in the piece, one of them being the choreographer; Kyle Abraham. The show started with a grouping of three duets slow dancing together to the 1965 song, "Yes I'm Ready" by Barbara Mason. The dancers all wore costumes that were neutral toned and complimented their skin colors. Women were clothed in long skirts while the men wore long sleeved neutral toned shirts with neutral pants. Projections of innocent and controversial interracial relationships were shown in the background while the dancers moved steadily to the music. One scene included Shirley Temple and Bojangles dancing alongside one another in the movie "The Littlest Rebel". The scene was slowed down and defamiliarized causing certain details to be prominent. For example, while Bojangles and Shirley Temple were dancing, there was a man white man standing by the door holding a gun. Another scene showcased a racy love scene between a black male and white female in the movie "Mandingo" that took place in 1975. The dancing is very romantic and fluid, but the movement contradicts with the message that is being represented on the projections. Later on there is music by Otis Redding playing and the groups of couples split up into variations of trios, duets and solos. In the corner of the stage there is an industrial pipe tree that is covered with artificial moss in Act I that is later transformed into a futuristic tree to represent the effect of time passing.
He said I would stay forever. Forever wouldn't be very long. I promised it wouldn't be very long. The room was bleak but for a single light fixture on the farthest corner. It's pale light illuminating only a small section, leaving everything else in murk. Fingers of shadow clawed silently aroun...
Kyle getting sick, not only changed hislife, but our lives. ... The problem with this was, they said it in front of Kyle. ... In the morning Kyle wakes up, and everybody is out of the room eating breakfast but me. ... They never found out what was wrong with Kyle, he kind of just heeled himself. ... Kyle is now more healthy, eats right, quit smoking, and not to mention our relationship changing for the better. ...
The doctor told us that Kyle was born with a disease. ... Kyle was so excited about having a little girl around the house. ... In addition, Kyle now had a person to play with. ... Kyle and Crystal were having fun in school. ... When Kyle was, ten they found a lump on his side. ...
I told Kyle and Tim that I couldn't go and watch the game with them. ... Kyle always told me that his car would be the death of him. ... Kyle's estimated speed was 85 miles per hour in a 45 zone. ... We knew that we weren't alone in the loss of Kyle and Tim. ... I know Kyle can drive as fast as he wants in heaven. ...
Kyle was a very easy going member that made sure that the job was done showing me that he would be a great person to work with at any time. ... I would be very willing to work with Kyle again. I would give Kyle the highest recommendation possible. ... I would give Kyle an A after seeing the work ethic and the desire to pass that he has shown. ...
This project begins with the call of Abraham, and with the promise of blessing and numerous descendants through Abraham's barren wife, Sarah. ... Instead, Abraham held onto his faith and followed God's will. ... Abraham asks Sarah to act as his sister in order to escape being killed. ... Through Abraham and his descendents, a new line of holy man could be created, one which will follow God like Abraham. ... Either way, Abraham showed that it is possible for man to be good. ...
I chose Kyle in part because he grew up without a father for much of his life. ... I used these two quotations to explain to Kyle the mindset of these farmers. ... Kyle quickly forgot his understanding of their fear and reassurance. ... " The other side of Rose was becoming apparent to Kyle. ... Kyle guessed it: "Do they have an affair?...
From the first page of Kyle's riveting novel, the audience is captivated by his incredibly effective use of descriptive language. ... On seeing the defense force advertisement, he describes it as "endless opportunities with nifty uniforms and smart weapons" As Kyle discovers the harsh truths of the job, his language begins to change becoming more forceful, blunt and graphic. ... Many of these moments are discovered through diary entries, allowing Kyle to expose his personal thoughts in conflicting situations, as well as enabling a clearer layout of the sequence of events that ...
Abrahams Sacrifice From Genesis 21 and 22 The story of Abrahams sacrifice is one of the most powerful stories in the Old Testament. ... In this story God promised Abraham a son. For many years Abrahams wife, Sarah, could not bear him a child. ... Abraham replied that God would provide the sacrifice. ... Abraham and Isaac sacrificed the lamb and gave thanks to God. ...
