Etudes: Amsterdam (The Con Artist)

John Moran USA
Etudes: Amsterdam (The Con Artist)

This is an intimate, moving solo work with sound and choreography, performed by the composer himself. Moran sweeps the audience along on his journey from Bangkok, Thailand, to the theatre where we are this evening. Here Moran creates a show that is funny, strange, and simple – and at the same time, a wonderfully precise and unique work of theatre. Finally, the show turns into a sort of “music lesson” – or as Moran defines it: “The music of how we perceive things, the musicality of memory.”

The American composer and choreographer John Moran is considered a protege of Philip Glass and was discovered in his youth by that noted musician. In 2003 Glass declared, “I am convinced that there is no more important composer working today than John Moran.” His works for theatre include major productions with the participation of Allen Ginsberg, Iggy Pop, Uma Thurman, and others. The “Boston Globe” wrote of him, “Moran is a modern-day Mozart.” As one of the leading figures on the New York theatrical scene, beginning in the 1990s, Moran developed an innovative, simple styleof theatrical performance that extended to appearances throughout the world.

This show was commissioned (2011) by the Amsterdam Fringe Festival and the Bristol (England) MayFest, winning Best Play at the Spoleto (Italy) Fringe Festival and the Amsterdam Fringe. It has since been performed in Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Italy, and the UK.

The performance is in English

Workshop: Master Class with John Moran (USA)

The workshop is intended for stage artists: actors, performers, dancers, musicians, and for the general public. For those interested in participating and experiencing John Moran’s unique working method that integrates sound, choreography, and performance.

• The workshop is held in English
• Number of places is limited – advanced registration required
• It’s advised to attend the workshop and remain to view the performance