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Movement Architecture: Verve and Cringe

Lightsey Darst — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Lightsey Darst saw Deborah Jinza Thayer's amazing "Movement Architecture" at the Southern Theater last week. There were problems, but great visual spectacle.

To Say the Truth: Here It Is

Lightsey Darst — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Lightsey Darst reviews the extraordinary "here it is / here it is" by Melissa Birch at the Bryant-Lake Bowl. Remaining dates are September 16, 23.

Remembering Dismemberment: Catherine Sullivan

Ann Klefstad — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Catherine Sullivan, erstwhile dorm-mate of local dancer Dylan Skybrook (who collaborated on this show), has been making exciting video installations and films around the world. Her "Triangle of Need" is at the Walker through Nov. 18.

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Momentum 2: New Dance Works

Camille LeFevre — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Camille LeFevre gives us her take on the second weekend of Momentum: Cathy Wright and Off-Leash Area are wild and wonderful.

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Not Reviewing and Reviewing "Cats"

Jean Sramek — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Jean Sramek went to see the musical "Cats" at the Duluth Playhouse: it was beautifully produced, the set was great, the audience loved it. But it was "Cats." What's a critic to do?

Jones and Bergeron at Momentum: What a Fine Thing

Camille LeFevre — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Camille LeFevre reviews the first weekend of Momentum, the Walker's annual showcase for young choreographers. Justin Jones and Maggie Bergeron were up. Next weekend more will follow . . .

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Love + Concern + Compassion = Art?

Camille LeFevre — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Camille LeFevre reviews the Catalyst show "Something More Useful Then"--an Emily Johnson project with many collaborators. She's a fan--but maybe a reluctant one. Read on for more on this intense and interesting project.

The Less We Believe It: Time Track at the Ritz

Camille LeFevre — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Camille LeFevre reviews Time Track Productions' "The Closer I Get, The Less I Believe It," a study of the "uncanny valley" between humanness and its simulacra. She finds that it doesn't ever quite come into focus.

Lots of Legs and Cocktails: Barbarella

Lightsey Darst — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Lightsey Darst reviews "Barbarella" by Ballet of the Dolls: is "campy, costume-centric, and ever ready for another pelvic thrust" enough to carry a show? Apparently . . .

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"Seussical" : Yes, It's Fun

Jaime Kleiman — Mon, 21 May 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Jaime Kleiman liked "Seussical" at the Childrens Theater, and was reminded that theater can be a gas.

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MN Film: Responsibility Is Our Middle Name

Suzanne Szucs — Mon, 07 May 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Suzanne Szucs looked in on some Minnesota filmmakers at the International Film Festival. Here's what she saw.

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Dance Week Is Killing Me: Rich Stuff

Lightsey Darst — Mon, 07 May 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Lightsey Darst attended two Twin Cities Dance Week shows at the Bryant-Lake Bowl last week and found much to like.

Messy Utopia: Mixed Blood at Mixed Blood

Jaime Kleiman — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Jaime Kleiman struggles with "Messy Utopia," a combination of didacticism and antic hijinks. It may not be everyone's idea of good theater but it is successful, at least in part, in accomplishing its goals.

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Making (Oral) History in Minneapolis

Shannon Gibney — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMT

"Our spoken word started at the time of creation," the seven indigenous poets who comprise Making Oral History write. The group performs at the Loft in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 5. Shannon Gibney spoke to Bao Phi, the genesis of the show.

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Weird Fowl: The Swan

Jaime Kleiman — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Jaime Kleiman reviews "The Swan" at the Jungle Theater (through March 11). She wonders whether ornithology at such close quarters would really be much fun . . .

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