The Unknown and Awakening Europe

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RISD Cabaret 1987-2000
Winter 2-27-1991
The Unknown and Awakening Europe
Agnieszka Taborska
Rhode Island School of Design, atabor@risd.edu
Borys Pagacz-Muraszkiewicz
Rhode Island School of Design
Daniel Kraft
Rhode Island School of Design
James O. Barnhill
Rhode Island School of Design
Paul Andrejco
Rhode Island School of Design
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Taborska, Agnieszka; Pagacz-Muraszkiewicz, Borys; Kraft, Daniel; Barnhill, James O.; Andrejco, Paul; Joseph, Bo; Kazlauskas,
Christopher; Kelliher, Ralph; McElreath, Timothy; Armada, Sol; Bloomston, Carrie; Gould, Alice; Herman-Taylor, Courtney;
Venditti, Renée; Offutt, Treva; Santos, Mylene; Caulfield, Dawn; Wood, Joshua; Caldfield, Carrie; Norton, Gabriella; Spurr, Adriana;
and Marshall, Hunter, "The Unknown and Awakening Europe" (1991). Cabaret Programs. Book 4.
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Agnieszka Taborska, Borys Pagacz-Muraszkiewicz, Daniel Kraft, James O. Barnhill, Paul Andrejco, Bo Joseph,
Christopher Kazlauskas, Ralph Kelliher, Timothy McElreath, Sol Armada, Carrie Bloomston, Alice Gould,
Courtney Herman-Taylor, Renée Venditti, Treva Offutt, Mylene Santos, Dawn Caulfield, Joshua Wood, Carrie
Caldfield, Gabriella Norton, Adriana Spurr, and Hunter Marshall
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miter World War ll (lentral and Eastern Europe was regarded as a
Soviet sphere of influence, was occupied and monitored by Soviet
military forces. The rich historical legacy of these nations was
denigrated and made subject to party politicians and army commanders. There was reason behind these actions. Russia had
suffered great losses during the war, and its officials sought to
create a protective barrier between themselves and any future foes.
Behind their “iron curtain” revolts were crushed, dissent was
stifled, and govermnent censorship became the rule.
In presenting Cabaret IV our goals are not political. Our purpose
is to increase awareness, and exchange a better understanding of
this long lost, but not forgotten, part of Europe. It is an area which
is “home” to a number of our faculty and students; many of them
have generously assisted us and worked on this production.
The cabaret itself has become an important project, as can be seen
in our list of acknowledgements. We are grateful to all of the
persons and institutions who have rendered assistance and expressed their concerns.
At the Rhode Island School of Design, the chair of the Division of
Liberal Arts, Professor Edward Dwyer, has been our chief sustainer.
His cooperation and counsel has been an invaluable resource.
And now, fragments of memory: songs, dances, scenes, poetry and
a good slice of fun! Cabaret IV.
_]ames O.
Barnhill
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PART ONE
The Masters of Ceremonies:
Agnieszka Taborska & Borys PugaCZ_MuraSzkiewiCz
12. The Letter
I opening. st. Martinis Day in Estonia.
An anclenl ntual devoled to fertility and abundance" symbolic sowing and f00d distribution.
Reader: Carrie Bloomston The C0ssacks:Paul Andrejco, René Dimanche_]r., Bojoseph, Christopher
Knziaiiskag Raiph Keiiihen Hnnier Mai-Shaii’ genn (mksyjoshiia wood
Musical accompaniment: Steven L._]obe Choreographyzjulie Strandberg Painting based on the work
of |_ Riepin; Alice Gould. Adriana Spurr, Rcbecca Goyene
The "Father": Paul Andreico Boys: Bojoseph, Christopher Kazlauskas, Ralph Kelliher, Timothy
MCEl§_“h The Famllyi, S01 Armada» Carne Bl°°m5l°n» Ahce Gouldi COUHPCY Hc"“a"‘TaYl°r- R‘3"'5¢'
Venditti Music adaptation 8c arrangement: Steven L. jobe Costumes: Sol Armada
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Polish urban folklore of the early 30's. Puppet conception based on Leszek Puchalski's (Warsaw)
Street Theatre-Pantomime.
Episode one: Puppets & Manikins pa’-ade_
Puppets designed by Paul Andrejco Live manikin: Ralph Kelliher
Episode Two: Courtyard Perfomance.
Performers: Christopher Kazlauskas, Treva Offutt, Mylene Santos, Renée Venditti, Bojoseph
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P"°‘°§“‘Ph°"J°sh“a wood"
Episode Three: The Dead Cat Bar . A popular street song.
Translated by S2 mon Bojko &_]ames Barnhill Adaptation work: Carrie Bloomston 8: Borys PugaczMuraszkiewicz Song: Borys Pugacz—Muraszkiewicz; Commentari Courtney Herman-Taylor Music:
Anonymous. Arrangement: Steven L._]obe Choreographyzjulie Strandberg
13. A Czardash dance from Hungary
directed byjuiie sir-dndberg
The Dancers: The Company Musical accompaniment by Steven L. ]obc's Orchestra
Consultant: Georgina Herman-Taylor
14, |u||a|| Tuwim; "A prayer",
A pocm Translated by Wanda Dynowska
Readers: Alice Gould 8: Adriana Spurr
taken from "Baal Shemll by Ernst Biochi A Hassidic mgmmy
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A song/recitative, performed in English and Polish.
Singers: Dawn Caulfield, Treva Offutt Translated by Katarzyna Zawadzka 8c Anna Pekal
Music adaptations 8: arrangement: Steven L.]obe
Episode Two: Mini Love Story.
Anonymous polish author from the beginning of 20in Ccnnny
Translated by Anna Pekal Zocha: Courtney Herman-Taylor Wlodek: Timothy McElreath
Epigqde Three; Laugthgr
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Lectures, interviews 8: stories concerning a recently discovered Czech genius. lntrodticed for the rst
time abroad, in the USA by members of the RISD Center for Cinirmanology (in process).
Script by Cinirman himself, Zdenek S\'t’I'ill(, Ladislav Smoljak :ind_]i_ri Sebiiiiek Trz_iii_slated from Czech
_l;_y Ladislav Seiikyrik Adaptation w't>rk:_iaines Eariihill. Szynion l_3o_iko, Piarbara Bcioiaii and Agiiieszka
aborska. A Symposium. First Scholar. ]oshiia Wood Stcond Scholar. Timothy Mclnlreath Third
Scholar: Sol Armada First Voice: Renee Venditti Second Voice: Courtney Herman-Taylor Third
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Kemh Assmami Ahcc Gould
Voice: Carrie Bloomston Cimrman‘s can-can girls: Paul Andrejco, Rene Dimanche_]i"., Bojoseph,
Ralph Kelliher and Sean Qaks Dr. l(arl Velebny/Khvalebny: Christopher Kazlauskas "Electricity
Valtz" Music:_]. Uhlir; Lyrics: Z. Sverak Translated by Ladislav Senkyrik. Music adaptation 8:
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4- GrQedy Eve A brief tragedy by K. l. Galczynski, from the non existing Theatre of the "Green Goose".
a"a"g°m°"l1 5"'"‘" L-.l°b° C"mPa")’
Translated from Polish by Daniel Gerould Eve: Dawn Caueld Adam: Timothy McElreath Snake:
Joshua Wood Properties (snake): Paul Andrejco Costumes: Timothy McElreath
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Translated byjadwiga Kosicka and Daniel Gerould Reader:_]ennil'er Grondin
Music]. Slitr;‘Lyrics:]. Suchy Translated by Ladislav Senkyrik Adaptation work: Dana Schnirch.
Mus"? ad1‘{Pmu°"5 8‘ afangcmenli Sieve" Ldobc soloists: :rreYa Qmm 8‘ BO-.]°s(EPh
(’ompany' Paul APd':€Jc“‘ Sol Armada‘ Carnc Bl°0",l5m“' (‘Mme (‘aldelli A1‘? ’9“ld' (‘““rm€y
4. "Wielopole, Wlelopole".
by Tadeusz Kanion A fragment Ofa P|ay; the beginning of "The WCddjng"_
Translated by Mariusz Tchorek and C. M. Hyde. Kantor: Bo_]oseph Auntie Manka: Mylene Santos
Auntie Jozkaz Adriana Spurr Uncle Stasio: Christopher Kazlauskas Grandpa Priest (dead): Alice
Gould Grandma (dead): Timothy McElreath Uncle Olek (dead): Renee Venditti Scenic design: Bo
Joscph (iosiumcs. Sci Armada
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Mylene Santos, Adriana Spurr, Renee Venditti,_]oshua Wood
"Zuzana".
Music:].Slitr; Lyricszj. Suchy Adaptation work: Dana Schnirch Music adaptation
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Lithuanian Lamentat|on_
An ancient ritual for the dead, which is still observed in parts of Lithuania. Mourners usually
proceed from lamentations of sorrow and reproach, through expressions of rejection, possibly
cursing, tojoy and exaltation. The dead person's spirit is presumed to be present and receptive of
n :Paul Andr co Sol Arniad Carrie Bloomston Dawn Cauldeld Alice Gould Courtn
Heinifizein-"l'aylor, Bo_]<£)"sep‘h. Christopfier Kazauskas, Ralpli Kelliher, Timothly McElreath,,Gabriell)a
Norton, Treva Offutt, Mylene Santos, Adriana Spurr, Renee Venditti,]oshua Wood. Music arrangement based upon ieces of Lithuanian folk songs, and Bronius Kutavicius's work "From theflatvingian
Stone", by Steven 5 J obe Consultant: Antanas Vainius Choreography:_]ulie Strandberg .ostumes:
5°] Armada
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telegraphist: Mylene Santos Dis atcher Hlbiickaz Timothy McElreath Thejudgez Ralph Kelliher
The 51i"l°" Ma5l°T1J°5h“a w°° DiY¢<?‘°Y °f5mle R3ilWaY§1 ChYi5l°Ph¢'Y Kallausks
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A sun/ival of ancient beliefs. These dolls, when touched, are thou ht to have su ernatural ower.
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Translated and adapted by Andrej Ferko Revised by_]ames Barnhill _]an0sik: Paul Andrejco Fellow
Robbers: Bo oseph, Christopher Kazauskas, Timothy McElreath,joshua Wood. Music: Folk music of
the highlandlers of the Tatra mountains. Adaptation & arrangement: Steven L.]obe Choreography:
Julie Strandberg Scenic design 8c properties: Bojoseph
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Sketches from the legendary Cracow Cabaret (Poland).
Episode One: "l Am Not As Stupid As He Thinks“.
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of the laporoshe Cossacks to the Turkish Sultan.
A fragment of memory from the Ukraine. Anonymous author. Translated by Anna Pekal. The letter is
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k"is poem "M aiya ". T rans l ate d by
Nurse Alzhbeta: Gabriella Norton Doctor Havel: Hunter Marshall Doctor Flaishmanzjoshua Wood
Chief Physician: Paul Andrejco Female Doctor: Sol Armada Musical accompaniment: the orchestra
8' FInale' A carnlva' Pmmde of masks
from Central and Eastern Europe: Bulgarian, Czech, Hungarian, Lithuanian,Polish, Rumanian and
Ukrainian. The festive spirit (l'esprit carnavalesque) is a part of most societies. It is both secular and
sacred. lt represents the need for the rejection of established rules and taboos.
Company Music arrangement: Steven Lgobe s orchestra (.horeograXhy:_]ul|e Strandberg
Mask designers: Deborah Barkow, Carrie loomston, Dawn Cauleld,
lice Gould, Bo oseph, Ralph
Kellihef, Timothy McE]r@;nn_ Treva ()ffun_ Myknc 5anios_ Adriana Spurn Range V3“ innioshna
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PTCSCDIS
THE UNKNOWN
February 27, 28 March
1, 2, 3
EUROPE
1991
Director
James O. Barnhill
Literary Consultant and Concept
Szymon Bojko
Production Assistant
Agnieszka Taborska
Translations and Script Development
James O. Barnhill
Barbara Bejoian
Carrie Bloomston
Szymon Bojko
Dana Schnirch
Agnieszka Taborska
Choreographer
Julie Strandberg
Musical Director
Steven L. Jobe
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Arrangement of Musical Numbers
Steven L.Jobe
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Lighting
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Masks
Mylene Santos (Coordinator)
Deborah Barkow
Carrie Bloomston
Dawn Cauleld
Alice Gould
BOJoseph
Ralph Kelliher
Timothy McElreath
Treva Offutt
Adriana Spurr
Rertée Venditti
Joshua Wood
Puppets
Paul Andrejco (Coordinator)
Jennifer Grondin
Christopher Kazlauskas
Timothy McElreath
Treva Offutt
Joshua Wood
lan Adelman
Electrics
Production Stage Manager
George Spelvin
BoJ0seph
Make Up
Production
ASSOCIGIG
Deborah Barkow
Properties
Paul Andrejco
Sol Armada
Carrie Bloomston
Timothy Mclilreath
Georgina Spelvin
Szymon Bojko
Graphic Design
Daniel Kraft
Special Poster
Jan Sawka (High Falls, N.Y.)
BoJoseph
Photography
Costumes
Sol Armada (Coordinator)
Laura Braverman
Laura Coulter
Christopher Kazlauskas
Margarita Torres
Sarah Wood
Paintings
Carrie Bloomston
Alice Gould
Rebecca Goyette
Mylene Santos
Adriana Spurr
Marcin Gizycki
Timothy McElreath
Scenic Design and Construction
Bernard Khoury
Cary Paik
Raed Abillama
Paul Andrejko
Deborah Barkow
BOJoseph
Christopher Kazlauskas
Timothy Mclilreath
George Spelvin
Joshua Wood
Bulgarian l(ulteri’s Bells
William Lee
Dana Schnirch
Collages is Three Dimensional Paintings
Deborah Barkow
Three Dimensional Objects
Bo Joseph
Ralph Kelliher
Orchestra
Steven L. Jobe
Mark Callahan
Nick Dougher
Mauro Hantman
Lili Haydn
Hunter Marshall
Vielle, Hurdy-Gurdy,
Bandura, Guitar
Guitar
Accordion
Saxophone
Violin
Percussion
Laurence Srinivason Keyboard
Cello
Stephanie Volin