SPIRIT LAKE

In 1980, scientists predicted the imminent eruption of Mount Saint Helens in Washington State. One lodge owner, Harry R. Truman, refused to vacate the Spirit Lake location he’d owned for years. The “rosy-cheeked curmudgeon” became a staple of interviews because of his refusal to heed the warnings of authorities and the rumblings of the mountain. The most common question from reporters before the May 18th, 1980 eruption: Would he get out in time? Or would he stay?

Choreography by Kristina Ancil Edwards

Sound design & background design by Phil Edwards Dancers: Julie Davis, Colleen Edwards, Carmen Eguez, Alexa Gajeton, Amelia Virtue

Sound Credits: Nils Frahm, F.S. Blumm

News clips from channel KATU, Robin Anderson, Harry R Truman, among others

Lighting Designer- Alex Broening

PER SEMPRE TUO

Choreography by Miguel Perez

Dancers: Arianna Lawson and Joe Seaton
Music: The Braid (From “La Tresse” soundtrack) by Ludovico Einaudi

LIGHTING DESIGNER Alex Broening

TECHNICAL VIDEOGRAPHER Randy West Monarch Productions Media, LLC USHERS

PHOTOGRAPHER Anthony Johnson