Black on Black on Black

Music

“Opening” by Oliver Coates from the film The Stranger; “East London Street” Drums Version by Hidden Orchestra from the album East London Street; “Mariupol” by Natalia Tsupryk from the album Mariupol; “Mood in A” by Parra for Cuva from the album Mood in C; and “Demon Host” by Timber Timbre from the album Timber Timbre

Choreography

Alejandro Cerrudo

Staging

Ana Lopez

Scenic Design

Alejandro Cerrudo

Costume Design

Karen Young

Lighting Design

Michael Korsch

Premiere

March 17, 2023; Pacific Northwest Ballet

The 2023 premiere of Alejandro Cerrudo’s Black on Black on Black is principally supported by Aimee Truchard, with additional support from T.R.Ko.

Program Notes

“Something I strive for in my work is surprising the audience. I want to immerse the audience in a world that makes them forget what they did before they came to the theater—to disconnect from everything, only to be drawn to what they’re seeing on stage.” – Alejandro Cerrudo