Accessibility Program
JOYFUL NOISE
Welcome to the performance! We’re excited that you joined us.
This is an enhanced event program that includes images and info for each work.
Kat, your ASL interpreter on Friday 6/13, will be with you throughout the performance.
Enjoy the show!
Stroll
Performers Jane Abbott, Maiko Harada, Saki Masuda, Richard Sayama,
Emily Smyth Vartanian, and Juniper Viernes
Music: The Stroll and Expanding2 by TAIKOPROJECT
Costumes: Sueko Oshimoto/KimonoSK
Choreography: Emily Smyth Vartanian
This song features contemporary Taiko percussion including multiple drums, flutes, and shouts from the ensemble while they play:
Flute Set - First Movement
Zara Lawler (The Flute on Its Feet)
Music composed by: Adolphus Hailstork
Costume: Zara Lawler
Choreography: Emily Smyth Vartanian
Zara Lawler’s next flute solo is relaxed, playful and lively.
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Photo of Pablo Eluchans sitting at his drumkit
Anything You Can Do…
Richard Sayama and Peter Trojić
Music: Early Morning Wander by Jackeline Rago and Donna Viscuso
Choreography: Emily Smyth Vartanian
Yarkhushta (Battle Dance)
Jane Abbott, Maiko Harada, Saki Masuda,
Emily Smyth Vartanian, and Juniper Viernes
Music: Yarkhushta (Traditional Song) by Sevak Amroyan
Live Percussion: Pablo Eluchans
Traditional Armenian movement staged by Emily Smyth Vartanian
Yarkhushta is traditionally a battle dance, and is still done as a folk dance today in some social settings. In addition to our percussionist, Pablo, there is high-energy recorded music for this piece played by a modern Armenian band, led by vocalist Sevak Amroyan:
Photo of Zara Lawler playing the flute - Photo by Ismael Fernandez
Karingana wa Karingana (“Once Upon a Time”)
Jane Abbott, Ray F. Davis, Maiko Harada,
Emily Smyth Vartanian, and Juniper Viernes
Music: Banda Hodi
Choreography: Eugenio Macuvel
Photo of 41street Ensemble - Photo by Carolina Abolio
Friends in Rhythm
Pablo Eluchans, Juniper Viernes,
and the magic feet of Alexandra Williamson
Live music: Pablo Eluchans
Solo improvography: Juniper Viernes and Alexandra Williamson
Juniper and Pablo will do an improvised jam live, trading rhythms back and forth as well as making music together.
Photo by Ismael Fernandez
Photo of Juniper tapping with musicians - Photo by Nina Galicheva
In Tandem
Jane Abbott and Maiko Harada
Music: Violin Concerto in A Minor by G.P. Telemann,
Symphony #3 in C Major, Op. 2 by William Boyce, and
Oboe Concerto #2 in D Minor, Op. 9 by Tomaso Albinoni
Choreography: Richard Sayama
Inspired by the Japanese character for “human,” it’s a powerful reflection on trust, support, and connection.
Hailstork Flute Suite
Fourth Movement
Music by Adolphus Hailstork
This piece is a lively flute solo performed by Zara Lawler. The choreography is designed with the same feeling as the music - lively, playful, and brisk!
Photo of Zara Lawler flying off a wall - Photo by Ismael Fernandez
On/Off (Work in progress)
Jane Abbott, Pablo Eluchans, Maiko Harada, Zara Lawler,
Saki Masuda, Richard Sayama, Peter Trojić,
Emily Smyth Vartanian, and Juniper Viernes
Music Composed and Performed by: Pablo Eluchans
Choreography: Emily Smyth Vartanian
Still image of Sevak Amroyan singing, from his “Yarkhushta” music video
It features an instrument called a Zurna, with a tone similar to a bagpipe:
Still image of a Zurna player, from Amroyan’s “Yarkhushta” music video
Hailstork Flute Suite
Third Movement
Music by Adolphus Hailstork
For her next solo performance, Zara Lawler brings a much more somber piece. The music is slower, more lilting and serene, but with a feeling of yearning underneath.
Photo and Gif of Zara Lawler playing the flute - Photos by Ismael Fernandez
A Moment with Saki - “Chrysanthemum”
Saki Masuda
Music: Eleonora Pellegrini
Costume: Karen Gayle
Choreography: Karen Gayle
This elegant solo is played by a member of the 41street Ensemble, Eleonore Pellegrini. The piece is a waltz for harp.
Encore & Bow
Full Company
Flute Set - Second Movement
Zara Lawler with Pablo Eluchans and the Audience
Live music: Zara Lawler
Choreography: Emily Smyth Vartanian
It will involve participation for just a few audience volunteers.
Following the final dance, feel free to come say hello to the cast - we would love to chat or dance with you!
That’s our show!
Thank you again for joining us.
If you have any feedback about how we can provide a better experience for future performances, please get in touch:
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Mischief Staff and Co-Conspirators
Head Troublemaker: Emily Smyth Vartanian
Mischief Administrator: Mia DiChiaro
Technical Director: Mark Baker
Stage Manager: Kara Kaufman
General Manager, The Riverside Theater (TRT): Temishia Johnson
TRT Technical Manager: Martin Bodenheimer
TRT Audio Engineer: Oscar Portillo
TRT Light Board Operator: May Harris
TRT Stage Crew: Refilwe Kekana
PR Representative: Michelle Tabnick PR
Plus our amazing collaborators:
TAIKOPROJECT.com - @taikoproject on Instagram
Karen Gayle at xodusdancecollective.com - @xodusdance
Hodi Maputo Afro Swing at MASX.org - @hodimaputoafroswing
Donna Viscuso - @41street_ensemble & Jackeline Rago - @jackelinerago
Special Thanks
The generous donors and organizations who make Mischief possible!
Mia DiChiaro for making wonderful Mischief from a distance.
The incredible company artists for their generosity and resilience.
Annaliese Wilbur for a wonderful tap board, and Aaron “AB” Belinfanti for helping Alex be in two places at once. Chriselle Tidrick and Stefani Berger for beautiful costume pieces. And YOU for joining the adventure!
Joyful Noise performances are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, as well as the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. General Mischief’s work is also supported by Dance/NYC’s Dance Advancement Fund, made possible by the Howard Gilman Foundation and the Ford Foundation.
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