Charles Peoples III
Portfolio
Brown University - Music & Multimedia Composition Ph.D.
(1) New Methodologies for Experimental Theatre
(2) Sound Installation
(3) Freediving Dance Film
4) Instrument Building
These are the pillars of my academic and artistic pursuits.
For my portfolio, I have decided to share works-in-progress, each representing a pillar.
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The Unspoken (2023-)
Pillar 1: New Methodologies for Experimental Theatre
A multimedia piece currently in development.
Composed, written, directed, and performed by Charles Peoples III.
*Selected Excerpt | 0:00 - 4:30*
Next Step: Expand the piece, pulling from Black experimental theatre such as the choreopoem, while also developing a methodology for collaborators and other artists to engage with this type of work and experience it in their own bodies.
Full Video:
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VOICES (2023-)
Pillar 2: Sound Installation
Eight-channel audio for sound installation. (The audio has been changed to stereo for the purpose of this application.)
Composed, produced, and performed by Charles Peoples III
*Selected Excerpt | 0:00 - 3:00*
Next Step: I will create a site-specific sound installation.
Installation Rendering:
*Created with Midjourney
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Alien Under (2024-)
Pillar 3: Freediving Dance Film
A freediving dance short.
Composed, choreographed, edited, and performed by Charles Peoples III.
Next Step: Work with projectLIMB, a freediving dance company, to further develop my underwater dance technique in Mexico, followed by professional filming.
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TechniTerra: A Sonic Transmission (2024-)
Pillar 4: Instrument Building
What is within the beyond? TechniTerra: A Sonic Transmission is an exploration of this inquiry.
Vocal experimentation, movement, and custom-built instruments.
TechniTerra merges ancient spiritual practice and modern technology in this immersive sonic experience.
Conceived, composed, and directed by Charles Peoples III.
Performed by Charles Peoples III, Sage Palmedo, Eli Berman, and Hansini Bhasker.
Timestamps:
Movement 1: beg - 3:25
Movement 2: 3:26 - 10:18
Movement 3: 10:19 - end
*Selected Excerpt | 0:00 - 4:30*
Supplemental Materials
Charles Peoples III
Charles.gr@dartmouth.edu
(510) 282-2148