Category Archives: Catherine Galasso Residency

This photo is my favorite. Comments from Facebook. Gary Wetzel This is a professional shot. The reflection off the wall is incredible. Was that planned? Christine Fu Thanks Gary! I can’t take credit for planning that though. This was a … Continue reading →

This review was published on January 31, 2011 by Heather Desaulniers on www.heatherdance.com http://www.heatherdance.com/2011/01/catherine-galasso-at-meridian-gallery.html Thank you, Heather. “Memorandum of Understanding: Your Butt is Covered” Choreography by Catherine Galasso Meridian Gallery, San Francisco, CA January 28, 2011 Downtown San Francisco’s Meridian … Continue reading →

In the dressing room, hours before the performance, trying on new monad costumes. I can’t believe the good fortune I’ve had with this amazing cast.The audience reactions were surprising. What for me is laugh-out-loud funny, for others was actually a … Continue reading →

Last night was our first technical rehearsal with Kat, dancers and crew.  The gallery is a very alternative performance venue which presents many a fun challenge!  Under these conditions, Kat is a remarkable artist to work with.  She’s fully immersed … Continue reading →

Friday night’s show is sold out!! and Saturday is looking pretty full as well.  We’re adding a show on Sunday night to, in Honey’s words, “quiet the desperate Friday folk.”  It’s important that we keep audience numbers low if we … Continue reading →

This post is by Alexandra Bradshaw Life had been so discombobulated lately until I recently met the monads. And boy, things are really looking up. Not only because of their impressive stature, but because we have the same hairdo. “Don’t … Continue reading →

Never have I attempted to make a piece like this in such a short amount of time.  We are practically living at the gallery. I was sort of surprised that no one seemed bothered by our yelling on the second … Continue reading →

I am naming this scene “Lovers’ Secrets.”  Honey is wizard-like with the clip light.  And Alex is soft, yet dominating. I am wary of posting too many videos of the rehearsal process because I don’t want to give away all … Continue reading →

A key component of this performance installation is the performer-controlled lighting. This is in part a response to the challenges that I face with this piece (see previous post) in regards to sustaining focus. It is also a way to … Continue reading →

In our first days of rehearsal this week, we explored the nooks and crannies of the Meridian gallery, testing the surfaces, sounds, and dimensions of the three different floors.  While initially I had intended to keep our dancing in dialogue … Continue reading →