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The mother of reinvention

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Taking a collaborative approach to playwriting can be very exhilarating, according to playwright Caryl Churchill. She became very popular through 'Top Girls,' a play about the 1980s, but has rather faded into the background over recent years. However, this is set to change with 'Hotel,' a collaborative piece for dance/music-theatre company Second Stride. Her work has generally been equally divided between pieces she has created on her own and pieces which are the result of collaboration.

Women dramatists, Women playwrights, Churchill, Caryl

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Adding dazzle to dark music

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Bob Fosse, who created the extremely successful musical 'Chicago,' loved women but had problems with them, according to dancer Ann Reinking. She is choreographing the London, England, production of the revival of 'Chicago.' He placed strong emphasis on sexuality, but expected dancers to go beyond mere sexual gesture. Reinking feels that his dances have a very distinctive character, having a thumping sensual beat and being very percussive.

Influence, Fosse, Bob, Reinking, Ann

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Still tough, still at the top

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Dancer Chita Rivera does not feel that she has the talent to be a choreographer, even though her years of experience have given her all the necessary information for this role. She prefers to continue dancing, even though she is now 66. She is willing to talk about her experiences, but prefers to remain silent about her private life. However, she plans an autobiography in the form of a show entitled 'Chita's jazz and all that.'

United Kingdom, Strategy & planning, Theatrical Producers & Artists, Performing Arts Companies, Planning, Entertainment industry, Rivera, Chita

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