The Jewish Endowment Foundation (JEF) and Create a Jewish Legacy of Western Massachusetts (CJL) invite all CJL donors to a Jewish Legacy Celebration at Jacob’s Pillow on Sunday afternoon, July 11, when an Israeli dance troupe will perform the U.S. debut of choreographer Barak Marshall’s “Monger.” Barak Marshall is described as one of Israel’s most innovative choreographers. “Monger” was lauded in the Israeli newspaper Ha’aretz as “…a highly original work danced by ten virtuosos. The power of the piece lies in its original movement language and theatricality…The result is unique, refreshing and powerful.”
At noon under the tent at Jacob’s Pillow, a kosher catered lunch featuring a gourmet Israeli menu will be served. During lunch, acclaimed Israeli Choreographer Barak Marshall is eager to find a few minutes to address our group. The Jacob’s Pillow Jewish Legacy Celebration will be jointly funded by the JEF and CJL with a cost to attendees of $36.
We are so excited by this opportunity to put Create a Jewish Legacy on front and center stage- and simultaneously share a remarkable cultural experience in the Berkshires! “Monger” is a physical-theater work for 10 dancers, which tells the story of a group of servants, trapped in the basement of the house of an abusive mistress. The score for “Monger” combines elements of Gypsy, Balkan with classical and rock music, exploring the dynamics of hierarchy, power, free will and the compromises one makes in order to survive. Marshall’s movement is physical, sharp, fast, contains ethnic-contemporary motifs and is known for being highly emotive, visual and theatrical (description courtesy of http://web.me.com/barakmarshall/MONGER/MONGER.html). “Monger” was premiered October 25, 2008 at the Suzanne Dellal Centre and opened the 2008 International Tel Aviv Dance Festival.
Save the Date cards were sent to all Legacy donors in May, with the formal invitation following. There’s already quite a buzz about the event! Our tickets are limited to 150 people, so be sure your CJL donors respond early.
For questions, contact Bea Boryszewski at the Jewish Endowment Foundation at: beab@jewishwesternmass.org or 413-737-4313 x137.
For more information about Jacob’s Pillow and Barak Marshall’s “Monger,” visit http://www.jacobspillow.org/festival/2010/07/barak-marshalls-monger/.
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