Under the direction of award winning site artist Stephan Koplowitz, eight highly skilled dancers along with Los Angeles composer/performer Paul Chavez and a host of invited area artists converge on historically, culturally and ecologically significant sites through out Idyllwild. After two weeks of intensive research, rehearsal and experimentation, Taskforce will perform over three days in response to these inspiring, historical and challenging spaces which make Idyllwild a unique and singular community.
Idyllwild Arts Present
STEPHAN KOPLOWITZ: TASKFORCE

Mapping Idyllwild

A site-specific performance tour 
throughout the Idyllwild area 
JUNE 5 - 8, 2008

CONCEIVED, DIRECTED AND PRODUCED BY 
Stephan Koplowitz

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER 
Jana Morlan

ORIGINAL MUSIC PERFORMED & COMPOSED BY 
Paul Chavez

COSTUMES BY
Rachel Weir

TASKFORCE COMPANY 
Nicole Berger 
Joshua Marin-Hepfl 
Storme Sundberg 
Kevin Williamson 
Alexandria Yalj
Sarah Young

With

Rachel Butler-Green 
Marisa Jimenez 

TaskForce has been specially commissioned and is funded by the Transatlantic Arts Consortium (TAC), a partnership formed by CalArts, Idyllwild Arts Academy, Dartington HallTrust, Dartington College of Arts and King Edward VI Community College.
TAC CalArts producer Lisa Barr.


Schedule of Events


THURSDAY, JUNE 5TH

7:00pm – The Rustic Theatre

Presented In Association With The Rustic Theatre

TaskForce will begin with a kick-off event at the Rustic Theater for the premiere of an original dance film based on the Idyllwild locations used in the film Kid Galahad, starring Elvis Presley. A screening of this short film will be followed by the entire original Kid Galahad movie, seen on the big screen.

Located at 54290 North Circle Drive





FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH

7:30 pm – “The Troys” / Idyllwild Arts Campus

Presented By Idyllwild Arts

The TaskForce site-specific performances will begin with an hour-long showing of “Habitat”, a performance installation in the 12 A-frame practice rooms on the Idyllwild Arts campus, called “The Troys”. Conceived through a collaboration with Idyllwild Arts faculty, Denise Felton and Stephanie Gilliland, and students, Russell Lillie, Sara Pilchman, Cody Oyama and Matt Schumacher, this performance will change these utilitarian buildings into a engaging work of art and performance.

Located at 52500 Temecula Drive




SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH

12:00 pm – Idyllwild Area Historical Society

Presented By The Idyllwild Area Historical Society

TaskForce is honored to be teaming up with Herb Jeffries. From megaphone to microphone to i-phone – Western and jazz icon, Herb Jeffries, will recite his poetry as TaskForce dances through and explores the notable property of the Historical Society.

Located at 54470 North Circle Drive

2:00 pm – Devil’s Slide Trail Head at Humber Park

Presented In Association With The United States Forest Service.

Under the shadow of Idyllwid’s biggest icon, Tahquitz (Lily) Rock, TaskForce will perform a structured improvisational dance through the rocks and woods of the San Jacinto National Forest, accompanied by the singing of Idyllwild’s favorite local group, Local Color. (Please obtain a parking pass from the United States Forest Service at the Ranger Station.)

Located at the top of Fern Valley Road

4:00pm – The Fort

Presented In Association With The Center Of Idyllwild

In the center of town, on one of the most dominating structures in Idyllwild, TaskForce will perform on the balconies and pathways of The Fort, joined by dancers from the surrounding area, under direction of April Rhodes, a teaching artist from the McCallum Theatre Institute.

Located at 54225 North Circle Drive

7:30 pm – “The Troys” / Idyllwild Arts Campus

Presented By Idyllwild Arts. This second showing of “Habitat” will be an encore to the first performance, giving the audience another chance to experience the unique artistic transformation of these practical rooms on the Idyllwild Arts campus.

Located at 52500 Temecula Drive

SUNDAY, JUNE 8TH

12:00 pm – Inspiration Point

Against the backdrop of one of the most inspiring views in Idyllwild, TaskForce will “map” out their exploration of Idyllwild, enhanced by the visual installation work of local visual artists Judith Schonebaum and Hannah Ruskin.

Located at the end of Double View Drive

3:00 pm – Town Hall

Presented In Association With Town Hall Recreation

TaskForce’s final performance in Idyllwild will be performed on both the inside and outside stage at Town Hall. The dancers will move, inspired by their explorative journey through this small mountain town. The video installation of Annika Kay, Idyllwild resident, will help to transform this community building in a new and unique way. Performance starts promptly at 3:00pm.

Located at 25925 Cedar St.