Posts by Kris Eitland
Founder of UC San Diego’s Dance Program Establishes $100,000 Endowment
Marshall said she and her husband wanted to create an endowment that would support undergraduate dance students and give them an arena to show the world their talent. “Student productions offer invaluable training for professional careers,” she said. “In San Diego, there are many UC San Diego dance alumni who are leaders, teachers, choreographers, directors, performers and patrons.”
Read MoreBloody fangs and seduction right out of Transylvania in adult-themed ‘Dracula’
“There are so many levels and platforms,” he said, and I climb that staircase dozens of times, so yes, it’s not easy being the Count. The seduction and the fangs are the easy part. A dentist made a retainer for me, with the two fangs attached.”
Read MoreTerrific Site-Specific: San Francisco Trolley Dances
Viewers hiked on a muddy path to a wooded area for a dance at Sue Bierman Park. The grass was wet and to our left, tucked away in the shrubs, was a makeshift tent. Clearly, there was a human being sleeping under there. Was that part of the performance? No, and yes.
Read MoreGlittery, Fabulous ‘PRISCILLA’ Looks Divine, Sound Gets Stuck in the Mud
The 2011 Tony Award-winning costumes are outlandish marvels. There’s nothing more fun and mindless than watching dancing cupcakes and paintbrushes. The topiary and ribbon candy headpieces are to die for.
Read MoreAussie Lucy Guerin brings relentless ‘Weather’ to Mandeville
Lights brightened in the icy white cloud above the stage and white globs fluttered down like snow. Only then could we realize the entire cloud was made of plastic trash bags. The bags covered the stage and became a strong visual and sonic element. The dancers became orgasmic cheerleaders with trash bag pom-poms, and they did bag tricks…
Read MorePuppet Drama, Crooked Hedda, Car Plays – WoW!
With homages to James Bond and JAWS, and a Jackie Chan paddle battle in the middle, Basil Twist’s new puppet presentation “Seafoam Sleepwalk” gives birth to a giant Aphrodite on La Jolla Shores Beach.
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