Water Light/Water Needle (Lake Mah Wah, NJ)
Synopsis
Schneemann's classic 1966 aerial "Kinetic Theatre" work was first staged at St. Mark's Church in the Bowery, with eight performers moving to a score of randomized encounter on layers of rigged ropes and pulleys. One of two video documents of this early and influential performance, this version is enacted outdoors in trees and across the surface of a lake, in sequences directed by Schneemann.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carolee Schneemann
- Original Title
- Water Light/Water Needle (Lake Mah Wah, NJ)
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carolee Schneemann
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Carolee Schneemann
Director
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What is Water Light/Water Needle (Lake Mah Wah, NJ) about?
Schneemann's classic 1966 aerial "Kinetic Theatre" work was first staged at St. Mark's Church in the Bowery, with eight performers moving to a score of randomized encounter on layers of rigged ropes and pulleys. One of two video documents of this early and influential performance, this version is enacted outdoors in trees and across the surface of a lake, in sequences directed by Schneemann.
Who directed Water Light/Water Needle (Lake Mah Wah, NJ)?
Water Light/Water Needle (Lake Mah Wah, NJ) was directed by Carolee Schneemann.
Who stars in Water Light/Water Needle (Lake Mah Wah, NJ)?
The principal cast of Water Light/Water Needle (Lake Mah Wah, NJ) includes Lee Baxandall, Jim Flynn, Meredith Monk, Yvette Nachmias, Phoebe Neville.
When was Water Light/Water Needle (Lake Mah Wah, NJ) released and how long is it?
Water Light/Water Needle (Lake Mah Wah, NJ) was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 11m.