I’ve been running around the city in the last 6 days trying to catch the different shows I’ve committed to. You can say that it makes me sound busy, but really it’s like a break before I bury myself in school work in the next two weeks. So I’m gonna tell you about the 5 shows I’ve seen recently:
Machinal (SFU 2010 Mainstage) by Sophie Treadwell; ongoing until April 17th
A 1928 Broadway hit, Machinal is a modern age tragedy of isolation turned to murder. Based on the true story of Ruth Snyder, Machinal follows an unremarkable stenographer, Helen Jones, who is caught in the mechanics of a repetitive, lifeless identity. Only when fate offers her a glimpse of intimacy, triggering deep passion for living, does she realize how deeply trapped she is. Machinal is regarded as a masterpiece of expressionist theatre.
-Personally I really enjoyed this piece. It’s rather fascinating and unlike anything I’ve seen recently. The lighting design is pretty sweet, too.
Mozart’s The Magic Flute (The Opera Project)
The Magic Flute in concert! Great singing but everything else pretty much flops. Including lighting, which I was helping out with (only because they were really crappy lights).
Odori: The World of Kabuki Dance (Japanese Theatre) at Fredrick Wood Theatre
Kabuki is traditional Japanese theatre. Quite intriguing, I gotta say. But I wonder how people back then stay awake during the performance…
Selina’s Grad Recital (UBC Recital Hall)
I can’t believe Selina’s graduating! Along with a handful of my highschool friends… this concert is part of the graduation requirement, and she makes the bassoon sounds so good! Every time I go see her perform, I regret not going to music school…
Chris Botti with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (Orpheum Theatre)
I am really lucky to have gotten the last ticket in the house! Chris Botti’s trumpet-playing gave me goosebumps. His band and guest performers are excellent, too! I wish my friends were there…
That makes it… 13 shows in 2 months!
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