Tone Poem in Greenwich Village
Collaboration with jazz vocalist Emma Hedrick and cinematographer Justin Park
Choreographed and danced by Natasha McCandless
Director/Cinematographer: Justin Park S.E.
Composition and Vocals: Emma Hedrick
Piano: Connor Rohrer
Bass: Thor Eide Johansen
Drums: Anton Kot
Saxophone: Shane McCandless
Mixing Engineer: Martin Walters
Mastering Engineer: David Darlington
Tap Sound Engineer: Brian McMahon
Spatial Coordinator: Zach McRary
Environment Noise Field Recording: Dennis Baciuc
Studio Scenes filmed at Gibney
Inspired by and with additional lyrics from the poem "Young Singer" by Langston Hughes.
hers for the reading
Sponsored by a Humanities New York Public Humanities Grant
University at Buffalo, Spring 2024
Direction, Concept, Script: Natasha McCandless
Choreography: Natasha McCandless in collaboration w/ dancers
Dancers: Abby Cass, Mia Dischiavo, Vic Oshman-Bruce,
Lauren Saab, Violet Schraver
Sound Design: Alicia Campbell
Lighting Design: Hannah Wolland
Set, Props, and Paint Design: Jennifer Lynn Carter
Carpentry: John Rickus
Costumes: Many thanks to Zechariah Saenz and the UB Costume Shop.
Notes: "From that moment on, the world was hers for the reading. She would never be lonely again." - Betty Smith
Some... Day...
Fredonia Dance Ensemble
SUNY Fredonia, Spring 2025
Choreography: Natasha McCandless
Music: "Someday My Prince Will Come," Miles Davis Sextet featuring John Coltrane, Hank Mobley, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Jimmy Cobb
Dancers: Kara Dorland, Valentina Druic, Abbey M. Foran, Genevive Griffin, Lily Parzymieso, Ava Sargente, Olivia Tarquino
Understudy/Prince: Megan Abbott
Costumes: Cory Lamberton & Mads Conklin
Lighting Design: Cory Lamberton
Note: This lighthearted piece explores the idea of W A I T I N G. Whether it's a romantic partner, a dream job, or anything else we're impatient for, what happens when we connect with others in a similar season?