OF MOVING COLORS PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

CONDUIT

May 3rd & 4th, 2025

Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge

Of Moving Colors Productions (OMC) is wrapping up an eventful season with one last exciting show! Conduit is based on a true story. “Conduit,” in simple terms, means a channel of conveying. Our story follows a hardworking and determined man in South Louisiana as he works to complete a job that would unexpectedly change the trajectory of the lives of many.

Historically, storytelling has been crucial to the culture and traditions of South Louisiana. Conduit passes this beautiful story to the people of Baton Rouge through dance and theatre, inviting audiences to witness a simple story that touches on the deep reality of broken generational ties struggling to be mended.

MISSION

Of Moving Colors (OMC) is a contemporary dance-theatre organization dedicated to creating and presenting excellent performances and community-based dance activities that inspire, educate, and stimulate. OMC is equally committed to offering admirable opportunities to dancers in our community in the form of master classes, guest residencies, and paid work in order to further the validity of the dance profession in Louisiana.

HISTORY

In the Company of Dancers (ITCOD) was founded in 1987 by Lisa Hooks Murray to bring modern dance to as many people as possible, both through educational outreaches and major productions. In 1998 Garland Goodwin Wilson was announced Artistic Director of the Company. ITCOD went through a merger with Wilson's collaborative company, Of Moving Colors Productions (OMC). OMC believes that bringing the arts together represents a critical element to the culture of any city. Each year OMC brings together dance, theatre, live music, and the visual arts through major productions and educational outreaches. OMC also brings in top-flight guest artists for master classes, choreography, and special programs for neighborhoods and schools.

BOARD MEMBERS

Pamela Matassa, President

Lisa Emerson

Heather Sewell Day

Gretchen Erickson

Amanda Henkel

Amie Kozan

Melana Lloyd

Starr Long

Barry Milligan

Brent Milligan

Daryl McCreary

Monica Murphy

Rachel Perlis

Jesse Price

Cheri Ausberry

Allison Lamar Beard

Ann Connelly

Fred C. Dent, III

Cordell Haymon

Kelly Hurtado

Mary Lilly

Anne Marks

Bettsie Miller

OF MOVING COLORS ARTIST BIOS

Garland Goodwin Wilson (Artistic Director) received her BA in Theatre from LSU and studied locally at 2M's School of Dance. She has also studied modern dance across the world at centers and festivals such as Impulstanz Vienna and the Jose Limon Institute in New York. She has trained under and facilitated residencies with artists such as Ashleigh Leite, Netta Yerushalmy, Irene Rampino and Emily Plauche-Flink and has has toured with Windows Dance Company (Brazil, Asia, Hawaii) and with TNZTT Dance Theatre (Slovakia, Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic). Locally, she has worked as a dance artist at Capitol High, Scotlandville Magnet High, The Runnels School, Playmakers, the Arts Council of GBR and Big Buddy. Garland is Board President of the Louisiana Alliance for Dance and Board Member for Palissimo Dance in NYC. She has served as a grants panelist for the BR Area Foundation and the Arts Councils of GBR, Shreveport and Louisiana. She was fortunate to be selected as a Louisiana Dance Fellow for Choreography before the program was sadly dismantled by the State. In 1996, she returned to Louisiana and has served as the Artistic Director of OMC since 1997, producing over 40 major dance works and teaching in over 100 venues in the Southern region.

Chancelier “xero” Skidmore, an award-winning spoken word artist, voice actor, and percussionist, has been a regular partner and collaborator with OMC since 2001. Skidmore has been ranked twice among the top five slam poets in the United States and ranked first at the Individual World Poetry Slam in 2013. He served as Executive Director of the non-profit Forward Arts Inc. for nearly a decade. His work is published in Spoken Word Revolution Redux by Sourcebooks mediaFusion and the New Delta Review. Xero has also published a collection of poems entitled upBEAT DOWNbeat, based on his life as a professional musician.

Jency, originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, acted in Los Angeles for 8 years before returning to once again be a vital part of Louisiana's film community. She loves acting and creating her own content. She has a passion for period drama. She also produced films such as Madeline's Oil, With My Soul, Painted Parakeets, and The Verses. She has recently directed a film called Last Light.

DANCERS

Click here to see our company dancers and actors performing in Conduit.

Our guest performer for the show:

Alyseia Moné Darby (Company Alumna & Guest Artist)

Alyseia received a B.A. in Physical Theatre with a minor in Dance from Louisiana State University. While at LSU, she trained in Aerial Arts & was a featured dancer in many shows including Debbie Allen Productions and New Venture Theatre’s Productions. Post graduation, Alyseia relocated to Atlanta, GA. She joined Element Circus Troupe, founded & directed by Derrin Moore, and is now the Principal Aerialist & Assistant Director, and she also joined Atlanta Dance Connection, founded & directed by Allyne D. Gartrell, and is now the Principal Female Artist & Programs Director. In addition to these roles, she’s taught at many studios, performed with recording artists, appeared in music videos, and performed on tour with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and UniverSoul Circus. She most recently set a work at NOCCA as part of their 50th year anniversary programming. Alyseia began her professional career as one of OMC’s youngest Company Members when she was 17 years old. OMC is honored to have her share the stage with us once again!

THE PROGRAM

Opening Remarks

Jonathon’s Introduction

Written by Chancelier “Xero” Skidmore Performed by Chad Durr

Twist

Choreography by Madilyn Cashio; Music by Thom Yorke

Performed by Madilyn Cashio, Julia Lynch, Teri Alexander, Kylene Stephens, Annie McMurrian

Mr. Waters

Written by Chancelier “Xero” Skidmore

Performed by “Nat” Gardner Clark

The Hum

Performed and Choreographed by Alyseia Moné Darby; Music by The Vernon Spring

Regina & Denise

Written by Chancelier “Xero” Skidmore Performed by Lyttany Whitley and Arrayna Owens

Echo Sax

Choreography by John Allen; Music by Caleb Arredondo

Performed by Madilyn Cashio, Julia Lynch, Annie McMurrian

Stefan’s Dream

Choreography by John Allen; Music by Brecht Ameel

Performed by Madilyn Cashio, Annie McMurrian

INTERMISSION

Amiss

Choreography by Teri Alexander, Julia Lynch, Annie McMurrian; Music by Michael Wall

Performed by Teri Alexander, Julia Lynch, Annie McMurrian

Jonathan, part 2

Written by Chancelier “Xero” Skidmore

Performed by Chad Durr

Devin

Written by Chancelier “Xero” Skidmore

Performed by Michael Williams

Regina, part 2

Written by Chancelier “Xero” Skidmore

Performed by Lyttany Whitley

Come As You Are

Choreography by Madilyn Cashio; Music by Redi Hassa

Performed by Madilyn Cashio, Annie McMurrian

Mr. Waters, part 2

Written by Chancelier “Xero” Skidmore

Performed by “Nat” Gardner Clark

SK-1 & Jonathan, part 3

Choreographed and Performed by Kylene Stephens; Music by The Vernon Spring

Written by Chancelier “Xero” Skidmore

Performed by Chad Durr

Sweet Thang

Choreography by Madilyn Cashio; Music by Shuggie Otis

Performed by Madilyn Cashio, Kylene Stephens, Teri Alexander, Julia Lynch, Annie McMurrian, Alyseia Moné Darby

OF MOVING COLORS PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

CONDUIT

MISSION

HISTORY

BOARD MEMBERS

OF MOVING COLORS ARTIST BIOS

DANCERS

THE PROGRAM

SPONSORS