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Founded in 1970, Mabou Mines is a collective of actors who initially sought to define and interpret the works of Samuel Beckett, as well as that of their own, in a way that coerced the audience into a state of contemplation. From the beginning, their performances were the byproduct of a family of actors who sought to capture moments with their skills as not just thespians, but as dancers, mimes, composers, and warriors.

The first performance, from 1974, is The Lost Ones, then an interview with some of the founding members including David Warrilow, Bill Raymond, Ellen McElduff, Fred Newmann, and JoAnne Akalaitis. This is followed by Cascando; both of which have original scores by composer, Philip Glass and, for Cascando, performed by Arthur Russell.