Posts Tagged ‘burlesque’
Tapping the Speakeasy Allure with ‘Cherries Jubilee’
She impressed most with her mastery of intricate improvisations, part dancer, part drummer, with shuffles out front, clicks of her toes together, and complex heel rolls. She played with over-the-tops, a leap over the airborne leg…
Read MoreSan Diego Fringe: ‘Dr. Frankenstein’ a Freaky Hit with Heart
Dr. Frankenstein’s Travelling Freakshow culminates with an unexpected and emotional punch. Those lucky enough to see the production are now in mourning simply because it’s gone. How did they pull so many elements together? But Fringe isn’t over yet. There are more excellent productions running through Sunday, July 13 such as…
Read MoreSD Rep’s ‘Detroit’: Actions Speak Louder Than Words
The American way of life is built on illusion, or so playwright Lisa D’Amour seems to say in “Detroit,” a 2010 Pulitzer Prize drama finalist. The San Diego Repertory Theatre entry seeks to illustrate that for us, but the excellent production values far outstrip the premature script.
Read More‘La Femme Tragique’ at Les Girls
I am not a big fan of burlesque and rarely enjoy butoh – so many sad characters and powdered angst. But Kata Pierce’s press release caught my attention: Golden Corpse Butoh Ensemble presents “La Femme Tragique: The Story of Memorie” at Les Girls Theater. Les Girls is an all-nude strip club off Rosecrans. It’s hard…
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