NINE

For a short period, this year 2020, the world stopped. And for most of us, we were finally able to daydream. Or could we? 

From morning to night, standing in line, or waiting at the doctor’s office, we can check our emails, Instagram, or the latest TikTok challenge. We are constantly swept into the fast-pasted digital universe. From social media, to the News and even cartoons, everything feels like it’s been sped up and condensed so whatever message is behind the image, it’s delivered quickly.  

In this performance NVA, influenced by her theatrical and dance experiences, will attempt to portray nine different characters and emotions. And as she pirouettes, slow strips and delivers a voiceless monologue, she also invites the audience to participate in the unfolding of the show with a game of raising your hand. 

 This evening length solo show is a playful satire of our daily lives and an attempt to slow down Time.

Premiere: December 5th 2020 at Theatre am Gleis in Winterthur, Switzerland

Performance and Choreography: Nicole von Arx

Choreographer Assistant: Julia Discenza

Costume Design: Caitlin Taylor and Nicole von Arx

Music Arrangement: Nicole von Arx

Text: Nicole von Arx

Projections: Nicole von Arx and James Balog

Mentors: Dianne McIntyre and Risa Steinberg

Made possible with the support of: Theatre am Gleis, The School at Jacob’s Pillow, Public School #34, and Center for Performance Research.

“Apparently, this is an excerpt from a larger work and seeing these six minutes definitely made me want to see more…. The dynamic that I saw in the interpretation, the inventiveness of her attack and the way that she controlled the space and used her energy to go past the screen that I was watching it on really impressed me. So that’s why I selected this work and I’m sure you’ll agree that the quality is just excellent.”

— Victor Quijada, Founder and Director of RUBBERBAND on selecting NINE for 92Y Harkness’s The Future Dance Festival

Photos by Arnaud Falchier