Water Light/Water Needle (St. Mark's Church in the Bowery)
Synopsis
Eight performers, suspended from ropes, move to a score of randomized encounter. Schneemann writes that this "kinetic theatre" work was "conceived as an aerial event with ropes rigged across the canal at San Marco... finally realized at St. Mark's Church in the Bowery, then later rigged in a grove of trees. The illuminated aqueous planes of Venice motivated the performers on layers of ropes which enclosed and surrounded the audience seated below." One of two video documents of this early and influential performance, this version features original film footage by Elaine Summers.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carolee Schneemann
- Original Title
- Water Light/Water Needle (St. Mark's Church in the Bowery)
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carolee Schneemann
Department Leadership Roster
Carolee Schneemann
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Water Light/Water Needle (St. Mark's Church in the Bowery).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Water Light/Water Needle (St. Mark's Church in the Bowery)
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What is Water Light/Water Needle (St. Mark's Church in the Bowery) about?
Eight performers, suspended from ropes, move to a score of randomized encounter. Schneemann writes that this "kinetic theatre" work was "conceived as an aerial event with ropes rigged across the canal at San Marco... finally realized at St. Mark's Church in the Bowery, then later rigged in a grove of trees. The illuminated aqueous planes of Venice motivated the performers on layers of ropes which enclosed and surrounded the audience seated below." One of two video documents of this early and influential performance, this version features original film footage by Elaine Summers.
Who directed Water Light/Water Needle (St. Mark's Church in the Bowery)?
Water Light/Water Needle (St. Mark's Church in the Bowery) was directed by Carolee Schneemann.
Who stars in Water Light/Water Needle (St. Mark's Church in the Bowery)?
The principal cast of Water Light/Water Needle (St. Mark's Church in the Bowery) includes Not specified.
When was Water Light/Water Needle (St. Mark's Church in the Bowery) released and how long is it?
Water Light/Water Needle (St. Mark's Church in the Bowery) was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 4m.