Dance for the Camera
| Your Kiss in Black and White |
| [2011] |
| Featuring Taylor Knight and Breanna Short |
| Direction and cinematography by Pearlann Porter |
| Inspired by the jazz poetry "Your Kiss" by Moe Seager |
| Music by Peder featuring Dean Bowman |
| Pas de Jazz |
| [2011] |
| An original ballet composition by Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky |
| An adapted composition by Ruby Braff and Dick Hyman |
| A conceptual composition by Pearlann Porter |
| A spontaneously jazzed composition by Brent Luebbert and Bre Short |
| Blue Glue |
| [2010] |
| Featuring Brent Luebbert and Rebekah Kuczma |
| Direction and camera by Pearlann Porter |
| Music by Squirrel Nut Zippers and Pink Martini |
| Neon design by Ryan Hose |
| Physical Percussion by Brent Luebbert and PJ Roduta |
| [2011] |
| Cinematography by Pearlann Porter |
| Charlie by Jack by Taylor |
| [2010] |
| Featuring Taylor Knight |
| Choreography and cinematography by Pearlann Porter |
| Words by Jack Kerouac |
| Itch of the Key |
| [2009] |
| Performance and adaptation by Kaylin Horgan |
| Choreography and projection by Pearlann Porter |
| Musical score by Phillip Glass |
| Music performed by Kronos Quartet |
| Costume by Meribeth Maxia |
Press & Reviews
WQED's "Experience" Pittsburgh Is Art! [November 14, 2011] Western Pennsylvanians are familiar with the prestigious opera, ballet and theater productions in Pittsburgh's Cultural District - but what about the region's lesser-known arts organizations? WQED spotlights some of the "small arts" groups that fly under the mainstream radar, yet bring diversity and vibrancy to the cultural scene. The Pillow Project at 8:18.
" And while Paper Memory's story was open to
interpretation, its staging, as well as the three
dancers' performances and original score,
were nothing short of brilliant... A must see."
Steve Sucato, Pittsburgh City Paper
"[The Pilllow Project’s Twenty Eighty Four] is
one of the most captivating and unexpectedly
brilliant productions [of the year’s dance season]."
Steve Sucato, Pittsburgh City Paper
"Porter’s daring generates hip, installation-style
happenings and socially conscious dance-theater
staged in her loft studio."
Karen Dako, Dance Magazine
"Porter has redefined the definition of jazz dance for herself and her company."
Adrienne Totino, Pittsburgh Dance Examiner
"I can confidently report that I not only appreciate contemporary dance, but that I
honestly enjoy it. The Pillow Project performs in their space on the second Saturday
of every month, now through August. I can’t recommend it enough."
Michael Rubino, The Big Sandwich
"[The Pillow Project’s Second Saturdays] have
the flavor of a '60s happening where the passion
flows freely, and a unitary urbanism where the art
can't be separated from the environment."
Jane Vranish, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette