Anna moench anna moench s full length plays include hunger, in quietness ensemble studio theatre, great eastern, and the pillow book 59e59. The pillow book by anna moench directed by david f. Her plays have been produced at 59e59 the pillow book, ensemble studio theatre in quietness, the flea gormanzee and other stories, nyu tisch. Where is the flaw that makes anna moenchs parallellives drama the pillow book so dull. The pillow book makura no soshi is a personalised account of life at the japanese court by sei shonagon which she completed c. An absorbing pillow book from cohesion, strand theater.
Playwright anna moench tries an experimental spin on the relationship play. The strand, of course, has long dedicated itself to finding and promoting new plays by women. Trying to nail down what has gone wrong leaves you hammering too hard at minor thingslike director david. Pls dont ask me for the 10 miles of peach blossom file. With eric bryant, julie fitzpatrick, and vanessa wasche. The pillow book is an experiment in the potential of film. Its summer in the suburbs, and wendys father, han, is arriving on a flight from china.
Peter greenaway directed this elliptical and visually intricate tale of the far side of erotic and intellectual attraction. Anna moench s plays have been produced at 59e59, ensemble studio theatre, the flea, nyu tisch, the old vic, indiana university of pa, dance theater workshop, fringenyc, and beyond. The pillow book by anna moench, directed by david f. The pillow book is a journey through the real, the imagined, the impossible, and the parallelbecause who you were. Rebecca ellis left and joseph coracle right in the pillow book at cohesion theatre company. Anna moench tells us about her writing process, what inspires her and about her new play, the pillow book. The pillow book, by anna moench, directed by jonas david grey, through july 12 at the church on the square, 1025 south potomac avenue, baltimore, md 21224. Introduction sei shonagons pillow book makura no soshi is the private journal of a ladyinwaiting to the empress of japan written during the 990s.
Each year on her birthday, nagiko vivian wu would became her fathers canvas, as he painted the creation myth in elaborate, elegant calligraphy on her. I really cant find the words to describe the book, just love it so much. The book is full of humorous observations okashi written in the style of a diary, an approach known as zuihitsustyle rambling of which the pillow book was the first and greatest example. The pillow book is a journey through the real, the imagined, the impossible, and the parallelbecause who you were when you got married might not be who you are now. Sei served her empress during the late heian period a particularly vibrant time for japanese arts and the beginning of japans feudal age and was a contemporary of. Aug 15, 2011 anna moench tells us about her writing process, what inspires her and about her new play, the pillow book, directed by david f. Joseph coracle left michele massa center and rebecca ellis right in the pillow book at cohesion theatre company cohesion theatre company. Anna moench tells us about her writing process, what inspires her and about her new play, the pillow book, directed by david f. Greenaway doesnt exude much compassion for his characters, even the sympathetic ones. Cohesion theatre company and the strand theatre company have joined forces to present the baltimore premiere of the pillow book by anna moench.
Cohesion theatre company ends their inaugural season with anna moenchs the pillow book, in partnership with strand theatre company and directed by jonas david grey. Anna moenchs plays include the pillow book, great eastern and in quietness. Aug 10, 2011 to name your new play the pillow book is a dangerous proposition. Anna moenchs full length plays include hunger, in quietness ensemble studio theatre, great eastern, and the pillow book 59e59.
Three kingdoms by anna moench 2015 national playwrights. During the darkest hours of night and through the early hours of morning, at dusk or dawn, the poems in a pillow book possesses the hypnotizing ability to lull readers into a restful not a narrative. Yes, you establish a somewhat misguided resonance with sei shonagons journal. In this ambitious but dull parallellives drama, playwright anna moench uses an interesting associative method to link her scenesthe title refers to her inspir. The pillow book the 1996 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Read what the critics have to say about anna moench s the pillow book, directed by david f. This entry was posted in cnovel, ebook and tagged pillow book. Anna moench s the pillow book, now at 59e59 theatres, is an example of the latter and i think more egregious. As great, possibly most likely even greater than the 1st part, for here we get to see even more of donghuas shamelessness and also jealousy and fengjius remarkable spirit.
The present, the past, the imagined, and the parallelbut never the futureis the somewhat cryptic setting for anna moenchs the pillow book. A pillow book, suzanne buffams 2016 book of poetry, is a great companion for anyone struggling with sleep. The pillow book is a journey through the real, the imagined, the impossible, and the parallelbecause who you were when you got. Interview with anna moench about her play, the pillow book.
July 05, 2015 cohesion theatre company ends their inaugural season with anna moenchs the pillow book, in partnership with strand theatre company and directed by jonas david grey. The pillowbook of sei shonagon translated by ivan morris. A skillful production of psychological drama the pillow book. The pillow book by peter greenaway peter greenaway, vivian. Beautiful to behold and impossible to forget, the pillow book is auteur peter greenaways eroticallycharged drama about love, death, revenge and the indelible nature of our earliest memories. Primary details cover image related titles cast crew genres tags release information production information report.
To name your new play the pillow book is a dangerous proposition. History of plays in the lab from presenting 7 plays its inaugural year to bloating to 109 in 2002, the play lab has presented over a thousand readings. Anna moenchs complex play the pillow book proves absorbing in thoughtful coproduction from cohesion and strand theater companies. It rejects convention and asks the viewer to forget traditions and entrenched assumptions. Recently, i chatted with director jonas david grey about his production of this challenging, nonlinear, haunting piece. Awards include a nyfa fellowship, a jerome fellowship, a van lier fellowship, the jerome travel grant, two estsloan commissions, and residencies at yaddo, baltimore. It may not have been the wisest idea to litter the cubelike set of the pillow book with fluffy white pillows. Read what the critics have to say about anna moenchs the pillow book, directed by david f.
As a girl, nagiko would receive a special gift each year from her father. As the pillow book winds its circuitous, often torturous. A woman with a body writing fetish seeks to find a combined lover and calligrapher. The pillow book takes a fascinating, and revealing, look at culture, art, and of course literature, and how they interplay with our more primal, instinctual urges. The pillow book is a 1996 erotic drama film written and directed by peter greenaway, which stars vivian wu as nagiko, a japanese model in search of pleasure and new cultural experience from various lovers. Ewp and janm presents a reading of three kingdoms by anna. Moench s work have been seen at the old vic, the flea, dance theater workshop, dixon place, the krai. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Written by a lady of the court at the height of heian culture, this book enthralls with its lively gossip, witty observations, and subtle impressions. Janet maslin, the new york times a seductive and elegant story that stands outside the ordinary roger ebert.
Anna moenchs the pillow book, now at 59e59 theatres, is an example of the latter and i think more egregious. Get a taste of the pillow book before you pick up tickets. The pillow book 2f, 1m, 80 min deb and john are married. The film is a melding of dark modern drama with idealised chinese and japanese cultural themes and settings, and centres on body painting. The pillow book of sei shonagon is a fascinating, detailed account of japanese court life in the eleventh century. History of plays in the lab last frontier theatre conference. Thirdyear mfa playwriting candidate biography anna moenchs plays have been produced at 59e59, ensemble studio theatre, the flea, nyu tisch, the old vic, indiana. Written by anna moench and directed by jonas david grey, this thoughtprovoking play of memory and transient intertwined relationships is an enlightening and mind nurturing theatrical experience. Apr 20, 2017 the pillow book makura no soshi is a personalised account of life at the japanese court by sei shonagon which she completed c. Her work has been produced at the flea theater, ensemble studio theatre, the old vic theatre, dance theater workshop, dixon place, the looking glass theatre, fringenyc, and the space, and developed at the great. Watch the pillow book online vimeo on demand on vimeo. It found the pillow book close to home, for moench is an alumna of towsons notre dame prep, though.
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Aug 11, 2011 the pillow book by anna moench, directed by david f. It found the pillow book close to home, for moench is. Chapman, which opened at 59e59s theater c on 7 aug 2011. Jul, 2015 beautiful to behold and impossible to forget, the pillow book is auteur peter greenaways eroticallycharged drama about love, death, revenge and the indelible nature of our earliest memories. The pillow book finds the filmmaker at his most atypically seductive, creating a spellbinding web of cruel elegance and intricate gamesmanship, exploring the exotic, haunting beauty of the bizarre. Ewp and janm presents a reading of three kingdoms by.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Thats what cohesion theatre company and strand theater company provide in an absorbing coproduction of the pillow book by anna moench. With vivian wu, ewan mcgregor, yoshi oida, ken ogata. The pillow book a caitlin lyons caitlin lyons caitlin lyons is the assistant stage manager for our upcoming production of anna moenchs the pillow book. The play runs through july 12 at the church on the square in canton. Chapman starring eric bryant, julie fitzpatrick and vanessa wasche. Jun 26, 2015 written by anna moench and directed by jonas david grey, this thoughtprovoking play of memory and transient intertwined relationships is an enlightening and mind nurturing theatrical experience. The pillow book choose your language, choose your city time out publishes websites around the world in 69 cities. The 2nd part of the pillow book with fengjiu and donghua. East west players in partnership with the japanese american national museum will host a reading three kingdoms by anna moench, the 3rd place winner of our 2042. A skillful production of psychological drama the pillow. Through snippets of thoughts and memories, the theatre companies paint a solid, enlightening picture of modern life and the hopes and dreams that most often accompany it. The pillow book is a journey through the real, the imagined, the absurd, and the parallel.
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