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Opera leaves dangling strings but impresses overall

by Candice Lee

The Architect is a contempory
opera. The sets were simple yet they
served their purpose. This production
is so contemporary that, at times, it
seemed like a live theatre performance
rather than opera.

There is no traditional opera
costumes as the players were dressed in
contemporary attire.

The architect, Sandra is played by
American Gloria Parker. Shedid an
absolutely excellent job in portraying
her role.

The four main character in the
production are Saiidra, Sandra's lover
Jillian, played by John Fanning,
Madeline, Sandra's best friend and
Julian’s sister, played by Valdine
Anderson, and Even, a beach scavenger,
played by Andre Clouthier.

All players did a wonderfully good
job in portraying their characters.

Overall, the production was pretty
good. A few things though were not
quite satisfactory. At times, it is difficult
to hear what the players were saying
because of the background music and
the high pitch singing.

The plot is excellent. It makes the
audience think. Perhaps too much.
When the production is over there were
still many questions about the plot
which were not answered.

 

 

 

 

 

Joffrey does Princely job of rock ballet

by Jyoti Kapdee

On Saturday, June 25th, I had the
opportunity to see Billboards at the
Queen Elizabeth Theatre. The show was
a “rock” ballet and was performed by
the Joffrey Ballet.

When my friend and I sat down to
watch the show, we didn’t know what
to expect. All I knew, was that it wasn’t
going to be the typical ballet because
the songs that they were going to dance
to, were by Prince.

He has a unique style of
songwriting and singing that makes his
music stand out, so I was curious as to

how graceful ballerinas could dance to
his songs. But the moment the show
started, all my doubts vanished.

The costumes that the Joffrey Ballet
group wore were incredible. Depending
on the song and the mood they were
trying to set, their costumes definitely
did the job. The “rock” ballet was
broken down into four parts which were

“called “billboards.”

Each billboard provided a different
show and each was equally unique
whether it was dancing that showed the
Joffrey Ballet's gracefulness, their ability
to make the audience laugh or a sensual

style.

It was amazing how they could
dance to the different songs and still
make it look like ballet. I really enjoyed
watching the show from beginning to
end.

There wasn’t one moment when I
thought the show was boring.
Unfortunately, the “Billboards” ballet
has finished it’s showing for the time
being but I would definitely recommend
that everyone see it. It’s a bit of culture
with a “zing” to it and judging from
the standing ovation they got, other
people agree with me.

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What's out there...

cutting class, July 8-23

More fun than spitballs in study hall, it's TEECHERS.
Michael Fera, fresh off Douglas' own Alice in Wonderland,
directs this quick-witted British comedy revolving around
three students.

Three actors play 21 roles, spanning teens to seniors,
teachers to dropouts.

Teechers is playing at the Firehall Arts Club, at 280 West
Cordova Street.

dancing where?!?, until July 16

Dancing at Lughnasa is an award winning Irish play by
Brian Friel, and is playing at the Arts Club Theatre Main
Stage on Granville Island.

A great show for everyone, including the performers (they
really look like they enjoy doing this show - of course, they
are actors...), Lughnasa is well worth the cash.

(Watch for The Wild Guys to come back late this month.)

 

 

 

 

 

shakin' with big Bill

Bard On The Beach always puts on a good show, and
this year bring The Merry Wives of Windsor and King Lear
to the stage. Great atmosphere, great everything, until
September 18th.

 

 

 

Contest winners from last issue:

Christian Canete -ONYX: Bacdaf**kup (CD)
Tabitha Choo - Marcella Detroit: Jewel (CD)
Chris Ricard - History of British Columbia (book), by
George Woodcock
Christopher Ong - John Mellencamp: dancenaked

(cassette)

Robbie Aubichon - Mushroom Trail: My Medicine (CD)
Katrina Lennax - Return of the Answer Lady (book) by

Mary Meikle

Clarence Loranger - SNFU: Something Green & Leafy
This Way Comes (CD)
Craig McLean - yet to pick up his prize (come on

down, big guy!)

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
   

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