In 1963 Brown had titled Robert Rauschenberg’s choreography Pelican; in 1967 Rauschenberg contributed the name to Brown’s structured improvisation that dealt with her childhood memories of duck hunting with her father. - Trisha Brown: Dance and Art in Dialogue, 1961-2001, Teicher, Hendel
CHOREOGRAPHY:
Trisha Brown
SOUND:
Taped monologue written and recorded by Brown as well as talking and ambient sounds.
Visual Design:
Props: Bucket filled with water, chair
COSTUME:
Dripping wet white cotton dress
LENGTH:
15 minutes
Performers:
1 dancer
ORIGINAL CAST:
Trisha Brown
NY PREMIERE:
Spring Gallery, 222 Bowery, New York, NY, May 14, 1967