The H’s: The Spasms of a Requiem [Documentation]

"Last night, I found more documentary remnants for The H’s: the Spasms of a Requiem – the performance. The piece was based on my book, hand printed by Brian Richard’s Bloody Twin Press. The work had DeMaupassant phrases throughout and was about a man who dies over and over by different means.

I was extremely lucky to have lived in Gainesville, Florida when Jill Burton was home from her performances in New York. Her extended vocal techniques and stage presence in the best alternative venues transferred well to The H’s. We collaborated and Jill’s group Sumac and musician colleagues created memorable performances.

For this event at the Samuel Harn Museum auditorium on the U of F campus, we received New Forms support and later recognition awards from the State of Florida. On the web, I created a documentary of the production, complete with animation. Original films have been located." -- Christy Sheffield, from The H's