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AVAC Memories Herin & Terry
AVAC Memories
A 10-minute Musical

Words by John Herin    Music by Frederick Alden Terry

Five pieces of household waste are tossed into a garbage can and, together, go on a thrilling journey through Roosevelt Island’s unique AVAC sanitation system.

Original Production at 59E59 Theater, New York, NY - April 2009
As part of Map Quest, an evening of short musical theater works

Produced by Prospect Theater Company
Cara Reichel, Producing Artistic Director, and Melissa Huber, Managing Director

Cast: Jennifer Blood, Jason Collins, Sarah Corey, Steven Eng, Sevan Greene, Jaygee Macapugay, and Robby Sharpe

Director/Producer: Dev Bondarin
Map Quest Curator/Producer: Donald Butchko
Musical Director: Remy Kurs
Stage Manager: David Greenfield


Music Samples
1. Trash Testimonials
2. GooTube
3. Wretched Refuse

Video about the creation of AVAC Memories

Links

AVAC Memories featured at Fast Trash exhibit, Gallery RIVAA, Roosevelt Island, NY
AVAC Memories featured on 99% Invisible radio program website
Article on AVAC Memories from Roosevelt Islander blog
AVAC Memories performed as part of Theatre Now New York's Sound Bites Festival

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