Waking the Monster
October 2015
Fenway Park, Boston
“Waking the Monster,” transformed Boston’s most iconic structure - Fenway Park’s Green Monster - into a three story percussion instrument. Nine percussionists mounted the structure to perform six compositions commissioned specifically for the Monster as an instrument. Four musical acts, a violinist/singer, trombone ensemble, and DJ/drummer duo supplemented the program with pieces throughout the event. Eight triggers were placed on the structure, which interacted with the animation at specific moments in the compositions. The theme, color scheme, and movement of the animation varied from piece to piece, working hand-in-hand with the music. The performance drew over 30,000 visitors to the festival on Lansdowne Street.
Project conceived by and directed by Maria Finkelmeier. Project executed in collaboration with Ryan Edwards and Sam Okerstrom-Lang (projection artist). Produced by ILLUMINUS at Hubweek 2015.
Presented in partnership with the Boston Red Sox.
Contributing Composers
Maria Finkelmeier, Kirsten Volness, Beau Kenyon, Ryan Edwards, Nate Tucker, Shaun Cayabyab
Costume Design
Jay Calderin
Stage Manager
Eleanor Regan
Performers
Yuriana Sobrino, Joe Galeota, Jonathan Hess, Laura Jordan, Aaron Trant, Greg Jukes, Reyna Herrera, Ed Emerson, with BLKBX, Too Many Trombones, [BABA], Shaw Pong Liu, ad Michael Avitabile.
