As I Remember It

Conceived by Carmen de Lavallade with Joe Grifasi and Talvin Wilks, As I Remember It is the story of Carmen’s remarkable life as a dancer, choreographer, and teacher.

I started with the project as a PA for a run at the Baryshnikov Arts Center, then took it on tour over the next few years—working with producer Anna Glass—first as a line producer for performances at the International Festival of Ideas, and then to the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in our joint hometown, Los Angeles. I took these photos from my spot in the wings.

Creative Team

Performed by: Carmen de Lavallade

Written By: Carmen de Lavallade and Talvin Wilks

Conceived By: Carmen de Lavallade with Joe Grifasi and Talvin Wilks

Executive Producer: Anna Glass

Associate Producer: Lucy Gram

Director: Joe Grifasi

Dramaturg: Talvin Wilks

Set Designer: Mimi Lien

Costume Designer: Esther Arroyo

Lighting Designer: James F. Ingalls

Sound Designer: Christopher J. Bailey

Video Designer: Maya Ciarrocchi

Original Music by: Jane Ira Bloom

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