In the Upper Room (1986)
In the Upper Room is a dance/theater collaboration between choreographer Twyla Tharp and composer Philip Glass. In the Upper Room from 1986, with music by Phillip Glass, choreography by Twyla Tharp. It's really impossible to convey in words just how brilliant this 40 minute piece is.
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Erzsebet Foldi as Dancer |
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Stephanie Foster as Dancer |
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Julie Nakagawa as Dancer |
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Cathy Oppenheimer as Dancer |
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Karen Stasick as Dancer |
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Ellen Troy as Dancer |
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Shelley Washington as Dancer |
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Jamie Bishton as Dancer |
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John Carrafa as Dancer |
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Richard Colton as Dancer |
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Kevin O'Day as Dancer |
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Kevin Santee as Dancer |
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William Whitener as Dancer |
| Sound | Philip Glass | Music |
| Costume & Make-Up | Norma Kamali | Costume Designer |
| Crew | Twyla Tharp | Choreographer |
| Lighting | Jennifer Tipton | Lighting Design |
| Sound | Kurt Munkacsi | Music Producer |
| Sound | Michael Riesman | Conductor |