There is much more to Vernon J. than him being just a musician. His work can be heard on television, in theater productions, in dance studios and on the radio. Here are just a few examples of things Vernon J. has worked on in the past.
Allentown, Pa. (Oct 15, 2020) — The virtual IceHouse Tonight presents “Moving Spirit”, a DanceLink community collaboration with Moravian Seminary on Tuesday, November 10th at 7pm. “Moving Spirit” is an 11 minute screen dance that features original music by Vernon J. Mobley and original poetry by Jennika Borger and Sarah Carlson. The video premiere will be followed by a 45 min discussion panel on embodied spirituality.
Since 2013, Sarah Carlson, the Artistic Director of DanceLink, has been working with Marcella Kraybill-Greggo, a faculty member at Moravian Theological Seminary (MTS) to help infuse movement into the Spiritual Direction Training Program. Using a body-based modality called InterPlay, Ms. Carlson has nurtured a practice of embodied spirituality in the Spiritual Direction program at MTS that has been both transformative and healing. Ms. Carlson is a certified InterPlay leader and she has engaged InterPlay processes in her artistic work as well.
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Here are a few past projects:
In Between - Television Series
(Written and Produced by Emmanuel Todorov)
INBETWEEN is an original web-series set in Los Angeles about a week in the lives of four seemingly unrelated characters, working for a larger than life Greek female owner of a prestigious restaurant in West Hollywood. Stuck in between their dreams and reality, waiting on chance and the colorful clientele of the rich, famous and peculiar, the choices all of the protagonists decide to make, will turn their world upside down and change their lives forever. INBETWEEN bridges the style of ENTOURAGE and SEINFELD and was conceived as a follow up and homage to the popular romantic comedy 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding'.
The Island - Theatrical Presentation
The Island tells of two political prisoners on Robben Island. They labor by day, but at night, they rehearse for a prison performance of the Greek tragedy Antigone. In their portrayal of Antigone's courage, they give voice to their own dissent. Original rhythmic score by Vernon J.
2016 & 2017
What Lies Within: Dancing with Race and Identity
Samuels Theater, Cedar Crest College
These performances unpack the complex issue of racial identity and by association, racial injustice. The show will involve a mix of improvisational movement/dance and poetry that arises from our process. The action will be accompanied by live percussionists and live vocals from cast members.
Original score written by Vernon J. & Moe Jerant
Picture of Deidre Johnson by Marco Calderon
Vernon J. performs original composition
Speigel to accompany the dance ensemble piece entitled "Blister" by
Choreographer Angela Sigley-Grossman
DeSales University Dance Ensemble Concert
Labuda Center for the Performing Arts, DeSales University
The Body Keeps the Score:
Dancing with Trauma & Recovery