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Cast Set for Peter Flaherty and Jennie MaryTai Liu’s Soul Leaves Her Body

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October 11, 2010

A scene from Soul Leaves Her Body>/i>” title=”A scene from Soul Leaves Her Body>/i>” /><figcaption>A scene from <i>Soul Leaves Her Body>/i></figcaption></figure> <p>Casting has been announced for <A HREF=http://www.theatermania.com/new-york/shows/soul-leaves-her-body_174751/ target=_blank><i>Soul Leaves Her Body</i></A>, a collaborative work by filmmaker and video artist Peter Flaherty and dance theater artist Jennie MaryTai Liu, to be presented at HERE Arts Center, November 5-23, with an opening on November 8.</p> <p> Inspired by a 13th century Chinese story, this original work of movement,<br /> text and video explores the soul-body relationship in today’s wired culture. The story follows a young woman who rips her soul from her body to pursue her destiny in the city. Her journey is depicted in a highly choreographed work unfolding live onstage through film, dance theater, video and foley sound. </p> <p> The cast will include Liu, along with Leslie Cuyjet, Sean Donovan, and Wai Ching Ho.</p> <p> This production will feature scenic design by Peter Ksander, video design by Austin Switser, lighting design by Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew, costume design by Wendy Yang Bailey, sound design by Brandon Wolcott, film sound design by Scott Hirsch, and original music by Luke Fischbeck.<br /> <P><br /> For more information, <A HREF=http://www.theatermania.com/new-york/shows/soul-leaves-her-body_174751/ target=_blank>click here</A>.</p> <div style=

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