Violet

Paul Bryant Henderson; Holly A Holsinger

Violet

Paul Bryant Henderson
, Holly A Holsinger

Theatre and Dance

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Abstract

I was invited to serve as a dance dramaturg for the production of Violet. I provided movement coaching and choreography to support the authenticity of the time period of this work. The moving production features show-stopping anthems, ranging from American-roots to folk to gospel. As a girl, Violet was struck by a wayward axe blade when her father was chopping wood, leaving her with a visible scar across her face. With enough money finally saved she's traveling across the Deep South in 1964 towards a miracle – the healing touch of a TV evangelist who will make her beautiful. Although she may not succeed in having the scar on her face healed, Violet is able to repair those scars that are lying deeper than her skin. The show is directed by CSU Associate Professor Holly Holsinger, with music by Jeanine Tesori, lyrics and book by Brian Crawley. VIOLET is based on “The Ugliest Pilgrim” by Doris Betts.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Playhouse Square, Cleveland, OH
Publisher	Cleveland State University Department of Theatre & Dance
State	Published - 2018
Event	Helen Lab Theatre at Playhouse Square - Duration: Jan 1 2018 → …

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