Lauren Ashlee Messina's "The Beauty of Things" in NOMA's Besthoff Sculpture Garden

In an exploration of objects, tales, and games, Creative Assembly Cohort member Lauren Messina explores the music of American classical composer Julia Perry in a new short-length dance work titled "The Beauty of Things." This site-specific dance playfully builds upon the grassy, earthen landscape of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden amphitheater at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Premiere: June 9, 2024 Run time: Approx. 22min Choreography: Lauren Messina, in creative collaboration with dancers Dancers: Joshua P. Bell, Cassidy Fulmer, Lauren Guynes, Eris Prescott, Mares Sánchez Costume Design: Lauren Messina Music: Julia Perry - 1. Prelude, 2. Homage to Vivaldi, 3. Ye, Who Seek Truth, 4. Pastoral, 5. Symphony in A: III. Allegretto, 6. Prelude for Strings (Arr. Roger Zahab) Cinematography: André Messina Video Editing: Lauren Messina