H.T. Chen’s use of space, dynamics and imagery is masterful and the Winter Garden captures his imagination as a canvas for Apple Dreams. Scenes expand and contract, bringing the viewer on a journey from the mundane to the magical. Mr. Chen paints in broad strokes, yet allows intimate details to emerge. In one scene, 15 dancers fill the space with running, shouting, spinning - creating a vortex of energy. This is followed by a scene where a tiny boy ventures alone into the woods in search of treasure.  Infants, elders, tree ghosts, colorful banners and goddesses inhabit the fantastical world of Apple Dreams.

TWO FREE PERFORMANCES

CHOREOGRAPHY: H.T. Chen
MUSIC: Fitz Patton
COSTUME DESIGN: Nancy Brous
LIGHTING DESIGN: Stephen Petrilli

COMPANY DANCERS: Yu-Chien Cheng, Maria Garvey, Sarah Godbehere, Kayan Lam, Dionysios Mitsios, Kimberly Prosa, Despina Stamos.
WITH DANCERS: Mica Bernas, Evelyn Chen, Yeeli Chen, Kristy Engel, Joanie Johnson, Pagan Jordan, Kiori Kawai, Christina Knight, Takao Komaru, Kyrie Oda, Helena Teply-Figman, Katti Yamashita.
SENIORS: Milton Kerr, Shirley Ubell.
PARENTS & CHILDREN: Justin Tyler Lee, Karen Magon with Saajin & Seyvik, Amisha Mehta with Mira & Tage, Elizabeth McPherson with Cora Cadman, Brynn Edyn Rosen with Itai Hendin, Johnny Tsui with Jessica & Samuel.

Commissioned by arts>World Financial Center with support from the Council for Cultural Affairs, Taiwan, ROC and Hugh L. Carey Battery Park City Authority. Co-presented by H.T. Chen & Dancers.