Moonwalk
Interdisiplinary Theater
International Viola Congress, Rotterdam
Beyond this crater there ambles
a bubbling river of neon
where frogs of glass and plasma
float on icy lillypads
and croak in species counterpoint
- A Moon
Seasoned viola Duo Black Büyü presents a world premiere commission at IVC Rotterdam 2018. Composed by violist Kellen McDaniel, Moonwalk is a new kind of work which pushes the boundaries of what two violists can do in concert. A semi staged piece, Moonwalk tells the story of an encounter in space between two travellers who overcome their differences through a shared affinity for the viola. Including elements of drama, dance, singing, electronics and more, Moonwalk charts an unforgettable journey demonstrating the power of the viola to help us overcome the distances between us and to bridge our cultural divides.
Written by // Kellen McDaniel
Directed by // Marshall McDaniel
Music by // The McDaniel Brothers
Robot // Dylan Vigus
Robot // Melora Marshall
Robot // George McDaniel
Dexter // Kellen McDaniel
Daphne // Kardelen Buruk
in cooperation with the International Viola Congress