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Fyoo Zhen: Spatial Proximity

Directed and created  by Sara Whale

 

Baldwin Wallace Dance

Spring 2024
Choreography: Hallie Harder, Katie Laruez, Max Laskar & Sara Whale

Inspired by Dr. Andrew Merwin’s research on how environmental variability and biodiversity influence insect populations.

 

Costume Design:  Tesia Dugan Benson

Scenic Design: Dylan Fujimara & Maya Michele Fein

Lighting Design: Maya Michele Fein

Photography:  Daren Stahl & Maya Michele Fein

 

 

Photo by Darren Stahl

Photo Daren Stahl

Photo by Maya Michele Fein

Photo Daren Stahl

Photo by Maya Michele Fein

Photo Daren Stahl

Photo Daren Stahl

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Photo Daren Stahl

Photo Daren Stahl

Photo Daren Stahl

Photo by Maya Michele Fein

Photo by Maya Michele Fein

Photo by Maya Michele Fein

Photo by Maya Michele Fein

Photo by Maya Michele Fein

Photo by Maya Michele Fein

Photo by Maya Michele Fein

Photo by Maya Michele Fein

Photo by Maya Michele Fein

Photo by Maya Michele Fein

Photo by Maya Michele Fein

Photo by Maya Michele Fein

Photo by Maya Michele Fein

Photo by Maya Michele Fein

Photo by Maya Michele Fein

Although based on the famous Orpheus myth, Offenbach has satirised the story, turning it on its head for his operetta.

Unlike the tragic tale of love and loss that many of us know, in this version, Orpheus is in fact glad to be rid of his deceased wife, who has been having an affair with Pluto.

When Eurydice ends up in the underworld, Public Opinion forces the reluctant Orpheus to rescue his wife. Jupiter states Orpheus can retrieve Eurydice from the underworld, so long as he does not turn to look back at her. On their way out, however, Jupiter (who has since fallen in love with Eurydice) lets loose a lightning bolt, causing Orpheus to jump and look back. Eurydice vanishes back into the underworld and everyone (except Public Opinion) is thrilled with the result.

© 2025 Maya Michele Fein.

Currently under renovations during Spring 2025

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