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The Trash Project

Forklift Danceworks

August 27th and 28th

Austin Studios Tarmac

One of the most anticipated theatre and dance events returns when Forklift Danceworks re-mounts the troupe's award winning performance piece, The Trash Project. Celebrating the Austin's Solid Waste Services employees - while drawing attention to the inherent artistry and skill in this work - the piece will be revived on August 27th and 28th on the Austin Studios tarmac at the old Mueller Airport.

When it debuted in September 2009, the performances quickly sold out and played to enthusiastic standing room audiences. The work was named the "#1 Arts Event of 2009" by the Austin American Statesman, "#1 Dance Event of 2009" by The Austin Chronicle and winner of "Most Outstanding Dance Concert" by The Austin Critics Table.

Forklift Danceworks worked for several months with the City of Austin Solid Waste Services Department to create the site-specific dance and theatre experience. Billed as "an evening of dance performed by the employees and machinery of the Solid Waste Services Department," the free performances will feature two dozen Solid Waste employees and more than 15 large sanitation vehicles in a choreographed trash truck ballet.

Motivated by Artistic Director Allison Orr's "desire to make visible aspects of daily life which are often invisible," The Trash Project is designed to educate audience members about waste reduction while highlighting the people who work every day - often invisibly - to keep our city clean and green. The performance includes rear-loading trash trucks, a crane, and a bucket truck - all choreographed on the outdoor, life-size stage of the Austin Studios tarmac. Orr said the choreography for the performance was inspired by the movement that the Solid Waste Services employees perform in the course of their daily work.

Presented by Forklift Danceworks - which staged a similar production with the Austin Fire Department in 2001 - the production includes choreography by Allison Orr. Noted Austin designer Stephen Pruitt - experienced in large-scale outdoor productions - once again creates the lighting and set design. Award-winning musician and compose Graham Reynolds has created an original musical score that will incorporate samples of the Solid Waste machinery; the performance will feature a live trio of piano, violin, and cello.

An anticipated audience of more than 2,000 citizens are expected to attend - including children, families, Solid Waste Services employees and their families, arts lovers, and Austinites interested in environmentalism. The performances are free, but tickets are required. Reservations are available online at www.forkliftdanceworks.org/trash_reservations_pre-page.html.

The Austin Studios tarmac is located at 1901 East 51st Street, on what was the Austin Mueller Airport. For more information, call (512) 447-6405 or visit the project website at www.ForkliftDanceWorks.org.




The Trash Project Forklift Danceworks August 27th and 28th Austin Studios Tarmac One of the most anticipated theatre and dance events returns when Forklift Danceworks re-mounts the troupe's award winning performance piece, The Trash Project. Celebrating the Austin's Solid Waste Services employees - while drawing attention to the inherent artistry and skill in this work - the piece will be revived on August 27th and 28th on the Austin Studios tarmac at the old Mueller Airport. When it debuted in September 2009, the performances quickly sold out and played to enthusiastic standing room audiences. The work was named the "#1 Arts Event of 2009" by the Austin American Statesman, "#1 Dance Event of 2009" by The Austin Chronicle and winner of "Most Outstanding Dance Concert" by The Austin Critics Table. Forklift Danceworks worked for several months with the City of Austin Solid Waste Services Department to create the site-specific dance and theatre experience. Billed as "an evening of dance performed by the employees and machinery of the Solid Waste Services Department," the free performances will feature two dozen Solid Waste employees and more than 15 large sanitation vehicles in a choreographed trash truck ballet. Motivated by Artistic Director Allison Orr's "desire to make visible aspects of daily life which are often invisible," The Trash Project is designed to educate audience members about waste reduction while highlighting the people who work every day - often invisibly - to keep our city clean and green. The performance includes rear-loading trash trucks, a crane, and a bucket truck - all choreographed on the outdoor, life-size stage of the Austin Studios tarmac. Orr said the choreography for the performance was inspired by the movement that the Solid Waste Services employees perform in the course of their daily work. Presented by Forklift Danceworks - which staged a similar production with the Austin Fire Department in 2001 - the production includes choreography by Allison Orr. Noted Austin designer Stephen Pruitt - experienced in large-scale outdoor productions - once again creates the lighting and set design. Award-winning musician and compose Graham Reynolds has created an original musical score that will incorporate samples of the Solid Waste machinery; the performance will feature a live trio of piano, violin, and cello. An anticipated audience of more than 2,000 citizens are expected to attend - including children, families, Solid Waste Services employees and their families, arts lovers, and Austinites interested in environmentalism. The performances are free, but tickets are required. Reservations are available online at www.forkliftdanceworks.org/trash_reservations_pre-page.html. The Austin Studios tarmac is located at 1901 East 51st Street, on what was the Austin Mueller Airport. For more information, call (512) 447-6405 or visit the project website at www.ForkliftDanceWorks.org.




		(Photos by Stephen Pruitt)

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