Max Teicher
Choreolab 2025
Co Lighting Designer
"Settling Place "
Choreographed by Anne Burnidge and Dancers
Lighting Design: Max Teicher
Video Design: Stephanie Rothenberg & Suzanne Thorpe
Costume Design: Anne Burnidge
Music: Stephanie Rothenberg & Suzanne Thorpe
Photos by: Ken Smith and Max Teicher
Concept
Settling Place is about oysters, and the effect sound pollution has on their lifecycle. It feels visceral and deep. It flows between calmness and agitation. It takes place far beneath the ocean. Therefore, the lighting will be calm and change slowly but agitation will be reflected by saturate tones and dynamic movement.
Process Video
"The Alibi "
Choreographed by Miranda Spada
Lighting Design: Max Teicher
Costume Design: Ella Hankinson and Miranda Spada
Music: Whispering Sound Effects, “Cuerpo Que Flota” by Lila Tirando a Violeta & Nicola Cruz; “Sin” by Travis Lake; “Are You Awake” by LVDF
Photos by: Ken Smith and Max Teicher
Concept
The Alibi is a classic "Who dunnit" murder mystery narrative. Red gloves are used throughout the piece as evidence of guilt. The piece feels fun and captivating. It is sneaky and dark. This inspired my use of saturate complimentary colors to create a dark and mysterious environment without the stage being so dark you can't see.