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It was a lovely, warm spring night in NYC for "Love Awakened," Spark and Echo's multi-disciplinary arts event held on April 18th, 2011, at 2 Great Jones in the East Village.
Jessica Cermak and Joie Bauer performed as lovers in a theatrical performance of one of history's most beautiful love poems, Song of Songs. This piece was directed by Emily Clare Zempel and featured music written by Jonathon Roberts, performed by Roberts, James Hall, and Matthew Talmage. Complimenting the performance was live painting of a mural in response to the text by Linda Serrone Rolon.
Song of Solomon 1:1-5:15
Song of Solomon 6:1-8:14
Love Awakened: Song of Songs
By
Jessica Cermak and Emily Clare Zempel
Credits:
Adapted by Emily Clare Zempel and Jessica Cermak
Actors: Jessica Cermak, Joie Bauer
Directed by Emily Clare Zempel
Music by Jonathon Roberts
Performers: James Hall, trombone; Jonathon Roberts, piano/vocals; Matthew Talmage, percussion; Emily Clare Zempel, vocals
Live Painting by Linda Serrone Rolon
Presenter: Carey Wallace
Artist Location: New York City
Curated by:
Emily
2011
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This evening was a collaborative experience that we hope can be replicated at other venues starting with the resources on this page. We found the combination of theater, live painting, music, poetry, and audience response time to be an inspiring way for everyone to experience this remarkable text.
If you would like to perform this adaptation of Love Awakened, please contact us.
Spark Notes
The Artist's Reflection
Fellow New York actors and theater makers Jessica Cermak and Emily Clare Zempel have a deep love for classical text and devised theatre. This passion and partnership brought Love Awakened to life.
Jessica Cermak and Emily Clare Zempel
About the Artist
Jessica Cermak and Emily Clare Zempel
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Following the performance was a talk by special guest author, Carey Wallace, author of The Blind Contessa's New Machine. Ms. Wallace spoke on the unique qualities of love letters and what makes Song of Songs timeless. Audience members were then given time to write their own expression of love to someone special in their life.
It was an exciting evening exploring this beautiful text together through the arts. This evening was a collaborative experience that we hope can be replicated at other venues starting with the resources on this page. If you would like to perform this adaptation of Love Awakened, please contact us.
Scores: Better Than Wine • Incidental Music • Solomon's Get Ready Song • Set Me As a Seal
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