The American Dance Festival presents FLICKERS

FLICKERS (1941). Choreography by Charles Weidman (From an idea suggested by Alan Porter). Music composed and arranged by Lionel Norwak.
Choreographic & programmatic Divisions
FIRST REEL -- HEARTS AFLAME.
SECOND REEL -- WAGES OF SIN
THIRD REEL -- FLOWERS OF THE DESERT
FOURTH REEL -- HEARTS COURAGEOUS

This is a documentation of the performance at the American Dance Festival, June 30, 1972. Filmed in performance during the American Dance Festival at Connecticut College on June 30, 1972 by Ted Steeg Productions. Choreography and costumes: Charles Weidman. Music: Lionel Nowak. Pianist: Philip Saltz. Libretto based on an idea by Alan Porter. Performed by members of the American Dance Festival Repertory Company, featuring Marc Stevens, Nina Watt, Peter Woodin, Rael Lamb, and Ted Striggles.

Description: 1 reel. 19 1/2 min. 702 ft. : sd. color. ; 16 mm.

A camera was placed to the back of the auditorium to get the action of the full stage. Perhaps, a second camera was used at a closer range or the one camera had a zoom lens.

In terms of faithfully executing Charles Weidman’s experience with film and his style, it must be noted that the gestures and body postures of a highly trained dance company in 1972 are a long way from his original choreography.