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Kristy Gangram Kristy's Review of Splitstream at Dance Theatre Workshop Calling all persons who are open to the idea of a performance that could confuse and satisfy you at the same time. Splitstream at the Dance theatre Workshop is the show to see and the place to go. Located on the busy streets of Seventh Avenue, Spiltstream can be viewed on November 5 and 12. For performances that will "blow" your mind÷and I mean that in both a sense of good and bad÷Amanda Loulaki, Maria Hassabe and Gerald Casel are the people to see. "Hi, My name is Cilo, Who's there?" is the first performance of the night. A sense of suspense floats above as the dancers perform their structured yet perfected form of individual movement and unique espression. In general this form of suspense is aided by the silent minds of the audience and the faceless emotions of the rag dolls. The characters are dressed like rag dolls with painted, expressionless faces. Each one shows the common uniformity with white knee bands and pink hand bands. The setting proves to be one of confusion, since these dolls are faced with the problem of the discovery of the use of their feet. This is a deviation from their stiff stature. The voices of the children far away ignite their flame to become human. Cilo is afraid but enters a world new to her. Througout this performance, the characters performed uniform choreography. Each brought their individual style, but blended into the uniformity. To accompany this, the music proved to be a match. Simple, materialistic items were used, such as the battery-operated puppies that contrasted the movements of the dolls. As the days and nights passed, the background lighting shifted to suit. This performance showed the close bond that exists among uniformity and the entering into a world where Cilo presents herself. Four unique individuals stand interconnected. What is their purpose? One replies "F*** You" What does it mean? Another exposes his underwear. Why is this done? All these questions stem from the observance of the second performance, "Late Night Future." This performance involves four individuals who are bonded. However, the bonds are broken and the utopian relationship is gone. The evils of the earth engulf the innocent individual revealing a monster to live each day. This performance proved to be confusing and complicated. The movements of the actors were reptitive and monotonous. No emphasis was made on costumes, set or lighting design. The music, however, was the best feature since it allowed the expression of the performance. In a nutshell, the purpose of these individuals is purposeless. After being completely confused by the second performance, I was enthusiastic to watch the final dance, Dancing feet scattered upon the stage, red dresses swayed to the beat of the music. The purpose I do not know. The color red showed the vibrancy, Again there were signs of affection and communication prevailing. In general, this performance failed to entice my senses. I was confused. The music was great but, What was the meaning? Finally, I leave it up to you the individual: "To Go, or not To Go, that is the question." Want another viewpoint? Check out Kazmira's review of Splitstream here. |
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