Saturday June 4th 8pm
Sunday June 5th 4pm

@ Dresher Ensemble Studio

2201 Poplar St., Oakland, 94607

In an increasingly hyper-competitive, technologically-driven world, how do we keep up with increasingly limited resources? Le Babel, a sci-fi surrealist operetta, tries to answer this question as it follows the journey of Donald G. Gregario, an office worker of the future. After Donald graduates from Western Ergonomic University, he seeks a mental-update to perform faster and continue his rise in the corporate work hierarchy. But does a new-and-improved Donald create advantages or obstacles? Through movement, vocalized sound, and a large music ensemble set in an evolving multi-media space, we follow Donald’s journey as he navigates through entities of influence, evil forces, and his own expanded consciousness. Le Babel is a collaboration between choreographer Amy Lewis, production and lighting designer Ben Coolik, and creative director/composer Bill Wolter.

Cast of characters:

Direction, concept, composition: Bill Wolter

Choreography: Amy Lewis in collaboration with the androids

Video Design: Elisabeth Kohnke & Andrew Vargas

Lighting Design: Daniel Weiermann

Android: Claire Evangelho, Jennifer Jerum, Chelsea Mulholland, Megan Wilson

Performers:
Donald G. Gregario: Charles Peoples III

Corporate Entity: Alexandra Buschman - performance, voice, electronics

Stranger of Love: Christina Linsky – Performance

Shadow: Aaron Simunovich

Musicians:
Ivor Holloway - Reeds, electronics
Jordan Glenn - Drums, percussion
Andrew Jameson - Keys
Michael Mellender - Bass, Trumpet
Roger Kim - Guitar, percussion
Bill Wolter - Guitar, sound design