Genie(US) - Buzz Dance Theatre - Subiaco Arts Centre
Fri, 10 July 2009, 12:22 pmGeoffrey Leeder1 post in thread
Genie(US) - Buzz Dance Theatre - Subiaco Arts Centre
Fri, 10 July 2009, 12:22 pmFirstly, let me make it known that I have a personal interest in this production as my daughter Brooke is one of the dancer/performers. However, I don't think this should preclude me from making comments about the show which opened last night at the Subiaco Arts Centre.
Choreographer, Alice Lee Holland, was inspired by a short story written by her nephew. The result is an eclectic mixture of dance from hip hop to classical ballet, mime, circus art, vaudville all combining to form a theatrical experience pitched at a young audience but enjoyable for parentals & grandies too.
To keep the youngsters interested it is a fast paced, energy loaded 60 minutes of lights, sound, (by Sascha Budimski-fantastic!), colour and action.
The simple set of a couch, that transforms into so much more (congratulations to designer Brad Reid)is the centre of the action and there is plenty of it, never a dull moment.
The dancer/perfomers excell. All have defined characters that the young audience, in particular, relate to. Jonathan Buckels as the mischevious brother, Dylan, is a treat. Tormeting his young sister (Brooke)and her BFF Angelica, (Sharlene Campbell)who both give engaging performances. Russell Leonard as the athletic Genie, introduces Hip Hop and so much more to the company & I noticed the hand movement was picked up the the young people in the front row. Great work!
This production is great holiday entertainment for the young and not so young. Put those Xbox's down, get off the couch and come and see this show. Runs until 18 July at Subiaco Arts Centre.
Geoffrey LeederFri, 10 July 2009, 12:22 pm
Firstly, let me make it known that I have a personal interest in this production as my daughter Brooke is one of the dancer/performers. However, I don't think this should preclude me from making comments about the show which opened last night at the Subiaco Arts Centre.
Choreographer, Alice Lee Holland, was inspired by a short story written by her nephew. The result is an eclectic mixture of dance from hip hop to classical ballet, mime, circus art, vaudville all combining to form a theatrical experience pitched at a young audience but enjoyable for parentals & grandies too.
To keep the youngsters interested it is a fast paced, energy loaded 60 minutes of lights, sound, (by Sascha Budimski-fantastic!), colour and action.
The simple set of a couch, that transforms into so much more (congratulations to designer Brad Reid)is the centre of the action and there is plenty of it, never a dull moment.
The dancer/perfomers excell. All have defined characters that the young audience, in particular, relate to. Jonathan Buckels as the mischevious brother, Dylan, is a treat. Tormeting his young sister (Brooke)and her BFF Angelica, (Sharlene Campbell)who both give engaging performances. Russell Leonard as the athletic Genie, introduces Hip Hop and so much more to the company & I noticed the hand movement was picked up the the young people in the front row. Great work!
This production is great holiday entertainment for the young and not so young. Put those Xbox's down, get off the couch and come and see this show. Runs until 18 July at Subiaco Arts Centre.