Music: Heiter
Villa Lobos
Length: 6:45 minutes
Costume: Dark, long-sleeved leotard, calf-length circular skirt
and a knitted wool shawl. Dark ballet slippers and tights optional.
Set: Dark bench
Notation: 1977-1978, good quality, score checked
Consultancy: Preferred
A dramatic work for a woman requiring maturity, advanced technique
and exceptional acting ability. The program note reads, "Her
sponsor is late, and for the refugee, the waiting begins."
Graham technique
is helpful but not required. Strong ballet technique may also be a
good preparation.