Instead, recurring images in the text and movement work together to unite these two people who are incapable of connecting with each other. These characters were developed in a series of stories written by Dawn Frank, and the monologue has been refined with the help of the actress, Lisa Frank. With trust falls, eloquent hand gestures, seamless unison, and deliberate partnering, this work deftly investigates shared solitude. Some people I feel a pull towards. There are certain people who are closed off to me.
Touch helps to open the door.
I hold my breath and focus on the part of me that touches that person. I feel awake near you. When She Was is a duet choreographed by Hilary Bryan to a tape collage which includes excerpts of Bach violin solos, Musikas, and 5 year old Hilary Bryan's voice. When my mother was 24 she was a talented violinist living in a big city. Flight is a trio choreographed by Dawn Frank for Hilary Bryan, Dawn Frank, and Kimiko Guthrie, with live vocals by Kristi Martel.