Le Babel Full Version - Bill Wolter 

Le Babel by Bill Wolter as part of the Paul Dresher DEAR artist residency
In an increasingly hyper-competitive, technologically-driven world, how do we keep up with increasingly limited resources? Le Babel, a sci-fi surrealist operetta, tries to answer this question as it follows the journey of Donald G. Gregario, an office worker of the future. After Donald graduates from Western Ergonomic University, he seeks a mental-update to perform faster and continue his rise in the corporate work hierarchy. But does a new-and-improved Donald create advantages or obstacles? Through movement, vocalized sound, and a large music ensemble set in an evolving multi-media space, we follow Donald’s journey as he navigates through entities of influence, evil forces, and his own expanded consciousness. Le Babel is a collaboration between choreographer Amy Lewis, production and lighting designer Ben Coolik, and creative director/composer Bill Wolter.
Direction, concept, composition: Bill Wolter
Choreography: Amy Lewis in collaboration with the androids
Video Design: Elisabeth Kohnke & Andrew Vargas
Lighting: Daniel Weiermann
Android Dancers / Movers: Claire Evangelho, Jennifer Jerum, Chelsea Mulholland, Megan Wilson
Donald G. Gregario: Charles Peoples III
Corporate Entity: Alexandra Buschman - performance, voice, electronics
Stranger of Love: Christina Linsky - Performance
Shadow: Aaron Simunovich
Ivor Holloway - Reeds, electronics
Jordan Glenn - Drums, percussion
Andrew Jameson - Keys
Michael Mellender - Bass, Trumpet
Roger Kim - Guitar, percussion
Bill Wolter - Guitar, sound design