The Fatherhood Project
Conceived and Choreographed by David J. Popalisky
in collaboration with composer True Rosaschi and master juggler Rock Lerum
Friday and Saturday
September 22 & 23, 2006
8:00pm, Louis B. Mayer Theatre
Santa Clara University
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Free admission; tickets available beginning one hour prior to performances
Box Office: 408/554-4015
Performers: Robert Daze, Maxine Evangelista, Pablo Madriz, Tyler Spencer
(and fathers): Rich Barber, Rich Boberg, David J. Popalisky, Jim Rezowalli, Larry Lavendel, Rock Lerum, Don Wagner, Pat Walsh
Who are fathers really? SCU Assistant Professor in Dance David J. Popalisky sets out to tackle this intriguing question using a unique combination of dance, juggling, original music, and interview excerpts in his new performance-work entitled "The Fatherhood Project". While the pop-culture portrayal of fatherhood has evolved from the 1950’s "Father Knows Best" image to Homer Simpson ineptitude, "The Fatherhood Project" captures the many hats dads wear, from coach, to caregiver, to remote-control tyrant.
A photography exhibit by Renee Billingslea and recent SCU graduate Jennifer Jigour featuring fathers and children will be on display in the Mayer Theatre lobby before and after performances. Press Release
This project was funded in part by a Santa Clara University Presidential Research grant, a Paul Locatelli, S.J. Faculty grant, the Santa Clara University Center for Multicultural Learning and the Santa Clara University Center of Performing Arts.
