Primitive Mysteries (1931): Phyllis Gutelius and the Martha Graham Dance Company

Photograph of Phyllis Gutelius and the Martha Graham Dance Company in a 1977 performance of Primitive Mysteries (1931) at the Lunt-Fontaine Theater in New York City. This revival of Primitive Mysteries was made possible through a generous gift by the iconic Halston whom collaborated on a decade of costumes with Martha Graham.

Pictured center: Phyllis Gutelius (in white) and Susan McLaine.
Pictured left to right: Lucinda Mitchell, Diana Hart, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, Sharon Tyers, unidentified, Jeanne Ruddy, unidentified, unidentified, Jacqueline Buglisi, and Christine Dakin.

Premiere of Primitive Mysteries: February 2, 1931 – The Craig Theatre, New York City
Choreography by Martha Graham
Costumes by Martha Graham
Music by Louis Horst

Photograph by Martha Swope