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Modern Dance: Stories from Jim & Joe, Choreographed by Pamela Kuntz
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PICTURED: Pamela Kuntz & Jim Lortz
Modern Dance: Stories from Jim & Joe, Choreographed by Pamela Kuntz
A collaborative dance/theatre piece, “Stories from Jim and Jo” is an original work that explores the medical complications of Parkinson’s and Multiple Sclerosis. Under the direction of storyteller/choreographer Pam Kuntz, WWU Dance faculty and New York theatre artist Ian Bivins, two Bellingham community members – Jim Lortz and Jo Pullen – share their stories about living with these debilitating diseases.
"Jim" is James Lortz, a longtime Bellingham resident and WWU Theatre faculty member. Lortz was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease two years ago. Part of the performance explores his journey with the disease, from diagnosis to daily discoveries of change.
"Jo" is Jo Pullen, a community activist volunteering with the MS community as a self help group leader, lobbyist and advocate for affordable, accessible health care for all. She was diagnosed with MS 30 years ago and is a retired social worker. For her, this is an excellent opportunity to talk about disabilities with humor and sensitivity.
Performing with Kuntz, Lortz and Pullen is Ian Bivins, a company member with the New York based theatre company MargolisBrown ADAPTORS CO. Bivins is a WWU alum and returns to Bellingham to work with Kuntz in creating this piece alongside his former professor Jim Lortz.
Modern Dance: Stories from Jim & Joe, Choreographed by Pamela Kuntz
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PICTURED: Pamela Kuntz & Jim Lortz
Modern Dance: Stories from Jim & Joe, Choreographed by Pamela Kuntz
A collaborative dance/theatre piece, “Stories from Jim and Jo” is an original work that explores the medical complications of Parkinson’s and Multiple Sclerosis. Under the direction of storyteller/choreographer Pam Kuntz, WWU Dance faculty and New York theatre artist Ian Bivins, two Bellingham community members – Jim Lortz and Jo Pullen – share their stories about living with these debilitating diseases.
"Jim" is James Lortz, a longtime Bellingham resident and WWU Theatre faculty member. Lortz was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease two years ago. Part of the performance explores his journey with the disease, from diagnosis to daily discoveries of change.
"Jo" is Jo Pullen, a community activist volunteering with the MS community as a self help group leader, lobbyist and advocate for affordable, accessible health care for all. She was diagnosed with MS 30 years ago and is a retired social worker. For her, this is an excellent opportunity to talk about disabilities with humor and sensitivity.
Performing with Kuntz, Lortz and Pullen is Ian Bivins, a company member with the New York based theatre company MargolisBrown ADAPTORS CO. Bivins is a WWU alum and returns to Bellingham to work with Kuntz in creating this piece alongside his former professor Jim Lortz.