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Un-Damely
(2005)
Ted Thomas & Frances Ortiz
Set to violin concerti by Antonio Vivaldi
A subtle investigation of what is acceptable behavior for
women |
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For Love or Grace
(2004)
Ted Thomas
Set to Ariel Ramirez’s Misa Criolla, performed by Jose
Carreras
An exploration of an individual’s self-conflict pertaining to
sexuality and religion |
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Besame Mucho (2004)
Frances Ortiz
Music by Club Sodade / Señor Coconut
A double duet about couples in disagreement, showing how quickly
small issues in conversation can escalate in emotion and gestures
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Chalhoub Angels
(2003)
Ted Thomas & Frances Ortiz
Set to the music of Claude Chalhoub
An ensemble work that celebrates the joy of movement and passion |
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Conbivir…(living
with) (2003)
Frances Ortiz
Music by Bolushlav Martinu, performed by violinist Katie Kresek
A look at a vulnerable moment in the life of a woman
who is living with breast cancer
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Remembering St.
Paul’s Place (2002)
Ted Thomas
Set to four songs by Stevie Wonder
A journey from young love to complete heartbreak, reflecting
the struggle and the games that exist within intimate relationships
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Reflections
(2002)
Ted Thomas
Music by Andy Monroe
A girl’s search for self-identity and self-approval.
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And (2001)
Ted Thomas
Set to the versions of Loverboy by Nat King Cole and Natalie
Cole
Explores the right we all possess to love anyone regardless
of gender or race. |
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“Winter
Sky” (2001)
Ted Thomas & Frances Ortiz
Set to music by pianist Andy Monroe
Reveals a couple’s struggle with love and alcoholism
in their relationship |
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Short Hair with
Voice (1998)
Ted Thomas
Music by Toby Twining
A study of space, shape, music, and movement. |
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“Good Morning
Heartache” (1999)
Frances Ortiz
Music by Drake/ Fisher/ Higgins/ Botham sung by Ella Fitzgerald
A romantic duet about love lost. |
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Marked in a
Region of No Origin (1997)
Frances Ortiz
Music by David Darling and Paul Haslinger
Inspired by the poetry of Luis Cespedes, it emphasizes the
magic of physicality, grace, and percussive movement. |
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Ablaze (1997)
Frances Ortiz
Music by Ken Kirschner
Touches on the tension for control between close friends who
may soon be lovers |
