THE NEW PRAIRIE SCHOOL
THE NEW PRAIRIE SCHOOL expands and explodes Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural theories into new mythologies of the American Midwest. Through a combination of electro-acoustic music, experimental theatre, and dance, THE NEW PRAIRIE SCHOOL argues for a vision of the Midwest which is urban, queer, progressive, ecstatic, weird.
THE NEW PRAIRIE SCHOOL is a long term project. Components so far include:
STUDIES FOR A NEW PRAIRIE SCHOOL 1-3
Video #1
Video #2
Video #3
THE NEW PRAIRIE SCHOOL at Links Hall
Performance
January 12-14, 2018.
NOTES FOR A NEW PRAIRIE SCHOOL
an artbook by Match Books
a part of
Joan Flasch Artists' Book Collection
THE NEW PRAIRIE SCHOOL at the Colvin House
Performance
June 2-3, 2018.
as part of the Pivot Arts Festival
Essay on the Emil Bach House
Performance
February 9-10
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THE NEW PRAIRIE SCHOOL
is a reclaiming and remaking of Midwestern radicalism.
THE NEW PRAIRIE SCHOOL
is writing about music, dancing about architecture.
THE NEW PRAIRIE SCHOOL
is a love song to flyover country.
THE NEW PRAIRIE SCHOOL was partially supported by an Individual Artist Program Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events, as well as a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency, a state agency through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.
costume piece by rebirth garments
photos by drew angle