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Torgeir Wethal

July 2nd, 2010 by jayruby

Torgeir Wethal from the Odin Teatret in Denmark passed earlier this week. He was a point of inspiration, an actor who committed his life to the work of his company. He was a founding member of the company and joined at the age of 17, performing in every show until his death at age 64. [...]

Cumbre Tajin – Festival de la Identidad

June 29th, 2010 by jayruby

The senses circulate at Cumbre Tajin.

Music drifts in layers, traditional, contemporary, three-piece acoustic, pre-colombian in traditional outfits, darkened faces weathered by agricultural rhythms; marching bands with majorettes, midnight popstars, shaman floutists dancing…

On 80 foot poles…

As humans spin descending upside down…

A physical ode to fallen angels…

Ritualized on the hour.

Tents with massages, temescals in daylight, the baking [...]

Happy 13th Birthday

June 20th, 2010 by jayruby

The Carpetbag Brigade was born on the 21st of June 1997, a solstice baby of sorts.

Under Granite Creek Bridge – Prescott, Arizona 1997
David Campbell and Jay Ruby performed an excerpt from John Fowles’ “The Magus” at Arcosanti to open a Human Nature show. Will Duncan invited David and Jay to see a performance [...]

Carpetblog

June 20th, 2010 by jayruby

Carpetblog is a vehicle for capturing and transmitting the experiences of The Carpetbag Brigade and their work in the realm of performance culture. It is an experiment in using media to document and connect essays, stories, images, and actions as the carpetbag brigade encounters the conditions of the world through their work and their journeys. [...]










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