An Evening with Mark Morris

December 16, 2009

Cello Suite #3: Falling Down Stairs

PFA is pleased to offer an evening of films selected and introduced by choreographer Mark Morris. This program is presented in association with Cal Performances, in conjunction with the Mark Morris Dance Group’s performances of The Hard Nut, December 11 through 20 at Zellerbach Hall. For information on The Hard Nut, visit www.calperformances.org.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009
7:00 p.m. Cello Suite #3: Falling Down Stairs
Barbara Willis Sweete (Canada, 1995). Mark Morris in person. This lively documentary observes the collaboration between Morris and Yo-Yo Ma as they set a Bach cello suite to dance. With Chaplin short The Rink. (79 mins)

Wednesday, December 16, 2009
9:00 p.m. Cabin in the Sky
Vincente Minnelli (U.S., 1943). Introduced by Mark Morris. Morality is just another song and dance in this exuberant musical fantasy, featuring great performances from Eddie “Rochester” Anderson, Ethel Waters, Lena Horne, and others, directed with imaginative verve by Minnelli. (99 mins)