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Hindsight (from Deborah Goffe)

DeborahG — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:55:03 +0000

Going into the Bates experience, I knew I was in need of refreshment in a major way. I had been looking for a source of sustenance – actively seeking this fount for years. But it wasn’t until I was knee deep in its cool waters, lapping like a dog, did I realize how thirsty I’d [...]

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The last week/ Helen Simoneau

Helen Simoneau — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 23:40:33 +0000

Wednesday August 4th: At this point in the festival I can already feel the end nearing and am desperately trying to make the most of the time I have left. I continue to make my way to the studio for daily class and rehearsals. The work is progressing and I finally have a clear idea [...]

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A few pics/ Helen Simoneau

Helen Simoneau — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 03:06:11 +0000

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Witness to the process/Helen Simoneau

Helen Simoneau — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:49:59 +0000

Saturday the 24th: Arriving to Bates a few days late, I felt that I had to hit the ground running but soon realized that running will not always get you to your destination and might just end up exhausting you. I can’t rush things and need to allow reflection to take its place in my [...]

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From Doug Varone: creating Chapters from a Broken Novel

Doug Varone — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:06:28 +0000

I have spent the past two weeks walking around the Bates College campus in a constant state of memory. This is my 6th time here at the Festival with my Company and a HUGE body of work has been created in practically every studio venue. Possession (1994) was created in Chase Lounge, Momentary Order (1992) [...]

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Less alone (Deborah Goffe)

DeborahG — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:36:17 +0000

This past Saturday, I arrived here in Lewiston alone. Relative isolation is an ongoing challenge as I choose to pursue my art-making in a small city. While I have found myself far less isolated in recent months, the responsibility of being chief cook and bottle washer in a city with few peers still requires that [...]

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