THE GRAHAM REYNOLDS PROJECT

Edited by Jordan Moser

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION

Graham Reynolds’ music populates the world of big-time entertainment. Chances are, you’ve heard this Austin composer’s work on countless movie soundtracks, including Before MidnightBernie and A Scanner Darkly. Graham Reynolds is one of choreographer Stephen Mills’ favorite collaborators for original dance music. Reynolds has scored numerous compositions for Mills shorter works, as well as full-length ballet such as GRIMM TALESBELLE REDUX / A TALE OF BEAUTY & THE BEAST and CULT OF COLOR: CALL TO COLOR. Mills and Reynolds join forces once again in THE GRAHAM REYNOLDS PROJECT, a perfect marriage of their classically innovative styles. Savor three original works—BOUNCE, THOUGH THE EARTH GIVES WAY and the world premiere of ONCE BELONGING.

CHOREOGRAPHY: Stephen Mills

MUSIC: Graham Reynolds


Photography by Amitava Sarkar

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Choreography: Stephen Mills
  • Music: Graham Reynolds
  • Costume Design: Stephen Mills, Alexey Korygin & Emily Cavasar
  • Scenic Design: Michael B. Raiford (THOUGH THE EARTH GIVES WAY)
  • Lighting Design: Tony Tucci
  • Run-time: 65 min. (BOUNCE: 18 min. | THOUGH THE EARTH GIVES WAY: 22 min. | ONCE BELONGING: 25 min.)
  • Dancers: BOUNCE: 8 (4 women & 4 men) | THOUGH THE EARTH GIVES WAY: 6 (2 women & 4 men) | ONCE BELONGING: 10 (5 women & 5 men)

PREMIERES

THE LONG CENTER | BALLET AUSTIN

Austin, TX – 2006


PRESS

“…a sensation for the eyes and ears…”

Broadwayworld.com

“…an emotionally charged and enjoyably challenging artistic collaboration driven by choreographer Stephen Mills.”

The Austinist

“…the fabulousness of the program, packed with goodies sure to prove the worth of one’s ticket, is clear to me.”

The Austin Chronicle

“…Mills’ choreography had the dancers bending, twisting, and crawling…absolutely enrapturing.”

The Austininst