Premiering May 15, 2021
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Welcome to An American Story, a multimedia interactive project supported by PNC Arts Alive.
On this page, you will have access to the American Story video, learn how to interact with the video, and discover the true stories behind each ancestor. SCROLL DOWN to explore all our content.
Be sure to register for our FREE pre-show talk May 15, 2021 at 7pm EST. You’ll have a chance to speak to us (Carpe Diem), ask us questions about the project, or troubleshoot how to interact with the video. Can’t wait to see you there!
England? Austria? Russia? Japan?
You choose!
In An American Story, you will be taken on a musical and visual journey through the lives of our ancestors. What’s unique? YOU will have the power to choose each individual’s path.
When prompted by the video, make your choice by clicking the option directly on the screen. When you’re ready to explore a different ancestor’s story, return to the map to choose a different starting point. (Don’t forget to watch each video multiple times to see how one decision can completely alter each ancestor’s path)!
Check out the first chapters of each story to get a sneak peek into where they all began.
Fact from Fiction
What were the real-life stories of our ancestors? Which animations are based on family photos? What inspired the music that was written and performed by each quartet member? Click on Learn More to dive deeper and understand the method and process behind each of our individual stories.
“Miksitz”
“Fujiwara”
“Iglitzin”
“Wetherbee”
Janet Antich
Janet Antich, a.k.a. the-ink-spot, is an animator, motionographer, illustrator, and interactive developer.
Born in Milano, Italy, educated in New York and Texas, she received a B.S. in Architectural Studies from the University of Texas at Austin, and trained for several years in architecture.
After earning an M.F.A. in Painting and Drawing from Pratt Institute, she entered the world of animation and motion graphics, a perfect combination of all her interests.
Since moving to Maine, she has worked independently for various clients across the country, from advertising agencies and marketing firms to experimental theater groups.
Her favorite recent work includes animation workshops with local grade school students, and creative collaborations with talented musicians.