Temperance

2022

“Our life is one of lights and shadows.” - Mechanics’ Hall banner circa 1841

Choreography: Riley Watts with Heather Stewart

Performers: Riley Watts & Heather Stewart

Concept, video, and spatial arrangement: Riley Watts

Music: “Substates” by Riley Watts, including rearrangement of “Electric Light” by PJ Harvey

Lighting Design: Riley Watts and Harrison Pearse Burke

Rehearsal Assistant: Isabel Ball

Outside Eye: Laura Knicoll

Special thanks to Portland Ovations, Mechanics Hall, and Casco Bay Movers for the rehearsal space. The music for Temperance was created in iterations at artist residencies throughout Maine over the last 5 years. A long thank you to SPACE, Hewnoaks, Ellis Beauregard Foundation, and Lunder Institute for the time and place to think.