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(this was supposed to post a bit ago; instead two copies of a music blog posted. I got nothin' except "Dreamwidth doesn't always deal well with multiple open 'Post an Entry' tabs". Let's see if I can re-create this review...)
Friday night Pygment and I went to see AcousticaElectronica (https://americanrepertorytheater.org/shows-events/acousticaelectronica-3/). The show's page is a little bit breathless but fairly accurate. It's a blend of (participatory) theater, dj dance, lots of circus arts, commedia, and a story told through action, dance and song. The production uses classical elements, including ballet and opera, as well as more modern musical and vocal styles. 4/5 stars for a fun night with a blend of interesting pieces. Would definitely see again, and apparently this troupe (based in NY) has been doing shows at the Oberon for seven years; I'll want to check cast credits more closely in the future to see what they bring next time.
AcousticaElectronica was a thing that had crossed my radar via the Oberon mailing list some time ago and I said "ooh, I'd like to see that but I'll probably forget about it." That was true but fortunately Pygment decided she could keep track of it and got us tickets. We had a fun time, didn't dance as much as I hoped for, bantered a little bit with performers afterward, and repeatedly had to clear our table so the performers could use it. As a former theater tech geek I'm impressed with how well it was orchestrated and how well they used the space. I particularly appreciated them being able to do things throughout the house without blinding people. There were a couple uses of strobes, but that was about it.
Shows like this are hard to review. There's no "star" and the entire plot is interpretive with no dialog so you form your own impressions through the performers' movements. They did a good job of letting all the performers showcase their talents. I was more disappointed in the audience, which didn't seem to be into the dancing as much and most left when the show ended, though they announced the venue would stay open until 1:30. When they announced "last call" at midnight-fifteen we decided to head out as well.
Friday night Pygment and I went to see AcousticaElectronica (https://americanrepertorytheater.org/shows-events/acousticaelectronica-3/). The show's page is a little bit breathless but fairly accurate. It's a blend of (participatory) theater, dj dance, lots of circus arts, commedia, and a story told through action, dance and song. The production uses classical elements, including ballet and opera, as well as more modern musical and vocal styles. 4/5 stars for a fun night with a blend of interesting pieces. Would definitely see again, and apparently this troupe (based in NY) has been doing shows at the Oberon for seven years; I'll want to check cast credits more closely in the future to see what they bring next time.
AcousticaElectronica was a thing that had crossed my radar via the Oberon mailing list some time ago and I said "ooh, I'd like to see that but I'll probably forget about it." That was true but fortunately Pygment decided she could keep track of it and got us tickets. We had a fun time, didn't dance as much as I hoped for, bantered a little bit with performers afterward, and repeatedly had to clear our table so the performers could use it. As a former theater tech geek I'm impressed with how well it was orchestrated and how well they used the space. I particularly appreciated them being able to do things throughout the house without blinding people. There were a couple uses of strobes, but that was about it.
Shows like this are hard to review. There's no "star" and the entire plot is interpretive with no dialog so you form your own impressions through the performers' movements. They did a good job of letting all the performers showcase their talents. I was more disappointed in the audience, which didn't seem to be into the dancing as much and most left when the show ended, though they announced the venue would stay open until 1:30. When they announced "last call" at midnight-fifteen we decided to head out as well.