June 7, 2009
To Be Continued…
After the try-out and two beautiful performances, Look At Us Now has come to an end for now. We would like to thank everybody who helped realise this special project, all your support has been very much appreciated! Through this weblog, we will let you know which steps the New Cambodian Artists will take next. See you again soon!
Sculpting Cambodian dance
Davy telling her story
Eight doves moving as one
Three very, very old monkey dancers
Sovannarith versus Tom Waits
Davy dancing her story
Khmer moves on high heels
Magnificent Moly
May 30, 2009
Try-Out!
The try-out yesterday evening was a huge success. The Sovanna Phum theatre was packed and the audience seemed thrilled! Tonight it’s opening night!!
Porsda and Mom
Duet of Banrith and Savann
Falling down and tying to get back on your feet
Girls having fun
"We just love to dance!"
The theatre was packed
May 26, 2009
Into the Theatre
Yesterday the entire NCA team moved into the theatre. While set and video designer Huub Laurens was building the set, Bob took the stage with the artists. In between scenes the artists tried on their costumes designed by Lilian ter Horst. Here’s a first impression, enjoy!
Chamnan in action
Building Cambodia
The Dove scene
Bob taking the stage
Mom and Porsda trying on costumes
May 26, 2009
Beautiful Kethya
Bob is blessed with two beautiful assistants who are among the most promising dancers and choreographers of Cambodia. After being Bob’s choreography assistant in the first three weeks of the rehearsals, Abelle is now proving to be a very talented production assistant as well, while Kethya works wonders with her classical based but highly contemporary dance moves.
Bob and Kethya at work
May 16, 2009
Rehearsing at Amrita
Yesterday the group has worked on a scene in which Sopheap tries to get the continuously falling dancers back on their feet. The scene not only refers to Cambodia’s past, but also to the struggles that young artists have to face. Later, during a black out, the musicians worked on a new composition. They will play a piece of music in Look At Us Now that has never been heard in Cambodia before! Two weeks to go before opening night!!
May 14, 2009
Team from Holland
From left to right: Huub, Lilian and Femke working
This week, Huub Laurens, Lilian Ter Horst and Femke de Wild arrived in Phnom Penh. The team joined Bob and the group in rehearsals right away. Lilian started sketching and talking to her small team of costume students, Femke helped out with more complicated dance moves and Huub is sketching, filming and will start his workshop at Meta Hause this week-end with 8 visual artists. Rehesarsals are going well and we seem to be on schedule.
May 3, 2009
What happens when…?
What happens when beauty and strength fades; what if you have to choose between working as a dancer or marrying the love of your life; how can you combine a professional career with taking care of your family; and what if you get injured and have to stop doing what you love to do most..?
From left to right: Moly, Davy, Abelle and Porsda rehearsing.
During the first rehearsals, the artists talked about topics they somehow want to discuss in their new performance. The questions the New Cambodian Artists ask themselves are relevant for all kinds of performers and in particular for dancers. They’re not only relevant in Cambodia – they are universal.
May 3, 2009
Meet the Artists!
Here are the beautiful dancers and musicians:
- Back row from left to right: Sopheap, Chamnan, Chenda (Mom), Chan, Savann, Porsda, Abelle; in the centre: Sovannarith; below: Davy.
April 26, 2009
Play List & Start Rehearsals
Tomorrow, April 27, New Cambodian Artists will start rehearsing for their new performance. Amrita Performing Arts, Meta House and the Sovanna Phum Theatre are all supporting the project.
Below you’ll find the play list, make sure you won’t miss Look At Us Now!
29 Mei Try-Out
30 Mei Opening Night
31 Mei Second Performance
