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ORR, Allison. REYNOLDS, Graham. Forklift Danceworks, The Trash Project, 2011Forklift Danceworks celebrates the extraordinary in the ordinary by creating original performances inspired by the movement of everyday life. By engaging a diverse body of participants and audience through its performances, outreach programs, classes, and workshops, the company empowers all people to be actively engaged in the creative process.Directed by choreographer Allison Orr with an original score by Graham Reynolds, The Trash Project is a unique partnership between an Austin arts organization and a City of Austin department. Explains SWS Director Bob Gedert about the 2009 premier, “The Trash Project showcased our employees in a way that had never been done before. “[It] helped boost employee pride and morale and garnered lots of positive media attention for the department.” Austin City Council Member Laura Morrison says, "The Trash Project is one of the most unique and inspirational productions I have seen. Allison Orr, with Forklift Danceworks, produced a creative ballet on a grand scale that introduced the audience to the real beauty in the work of our Solid Waste Services employees.”See the website and watch videos ...