PerformanceAndFilm

The below are a selection of recent Performance/Film works devised, directed, written, choreographed, and edited by Chris Olsen. With the exception of Butterfly, all films were also shot and recorded by Chris. Additionally, Chris provided the musical score and recording for Bug. (Antumbra was scored by collaborator Sven Johnson)

choreo/direction, lighting/camera, music and edit: c k olsen
performer: kristen vasilakos

A selection of performance work created in residence with Big Muddy Dance, October 2019.
Performers: Katie Zale, Sarah Baker, Sarah O, Michael Artrip, Kanyon Elton & Hailey Wood.

A taste of performance work created in residence with INASIDE Chicago Dance, October 2019.
Performers: Katie Zale, Sarah Baker, Sarah O, Michael Artrip, Kanyon Elton & Hailey Wood.

A short film made to reclaim the south loop from the pandemic in August 2020.
choreo/direction, camera, and edit: c k olsen
performers: kristen vasilakos & rachel spies