Studies in Motion: the Hauntings of Eadweard Muybridge
An Electric Company creation, written by Kevin Kerr
Studies in Motion is a mesmerizing and seductive exploration of the work and life of turn-of-the-century photographer Eadweard Muybridge, whose obsession with capturing human motion on film leads to the birth of cinema. In 1885, surrounded by nude models, animals, and prying eyes, Muybridge is at the centre of a battle between art and science. In the midst of his work he is plagued with the horrific memories of his deceased wife, her infidelity, and the events that lead to his murdering her lover.
Written by Governer General award-winning playwright Kevin Kerr, directed by Kim Collier, with choreography by the internationally renowned Crystal Pite, ground-breaking techniques using the latest in digital lighting technology by scenographer Robert Gardiner, original compositions by electronica recording artist Patrick Pennefather, and sensuous period costumes by Vancouver's most celebrated costumer Mara Gottler, the play also features a cast of twelve of Vancouver's finest performers.
In 2008/09 Studies in Motion begins a Canadian tour that includes stops at the Vancouver Playhouse, the Yukon Arts Centre, and Alberta Theatre Projects. Studies in Motion originally premiered in 2006 to completely sold-out houses at the Frederic Wood Theatre, UBC, and was co-produced with Theatre at UBC & the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival with the following team:
Writer: Kevin Kerr
Director: Kim Collier
Scenographer: Robert Gardiner
Composer: Patrick Pennefather
Choreographer: Crystal Pite
Actors: Ryan Beil, Andrew Wheeler, Shane Kolmansberger,
Kyle Rideout, Erin Wells, Allan Morgan, Dawn Petten, Joel Redmond,
Juno Ruddell, Jonathon Young, Lara Gilchrist, Kai James
Photography: Tim Matheson
"a piece of theatre polished to brilliance . . . awe-inspiring . . . it should be seen on major stages around the world" -The Vancouver Sun
"the vision is extraordinary" - The Georgia Straight
"a complex, thoughtfully layered script. What makes this production so strong, however, is the tight collaboration between script, choreography, lighting and sound . . . Director Kim Collier deserves the highest praise for deftly weaving all these elements together." - The Globe and Mail












