VORTEX Repertory Company presents the world premiere of
The Elementals: AIR
Conceived and Directed by Bonnie Cullum. Music by Chris Humphrey
Feb.18-Mar.20, 2011; Thursday-Sunday @8pm | ASL-interpreted March 18, 2011
HELD OVER MARCH 24 - APRIL 2 | Thurs-Fri-Sat at 8pm for 2 weeks. 6 shows only.
Fresh
Breezes. Heavenly Song. Fearless Flying.
Storm Winds. Gentle Floating.
Sweet Scent.
Pulsating Didgeridoo. Glowing Sunrise.
Soaring Eagle. Starfinder.
The Elementals: AIR celebrates the gifts and stories of Air through dance, song, poetry, and sacred intention. AIR features aerial dance, live music, poetic narrative, and illuminating imagery on a multi-level playground. Environmental themes focus on the precious Elemental Forces of Air. Star Finder and Star Goddess join the Spirits of the Air: Eagle, Butterfly, Bat, Dragon, Phoenix, Harpy, Sylphs, Angels, and Airbenders.
AIR is the first in a unique series of five sacred elemental explorations (Air, Fire, Water, Earth, Spirit) to be created collaboratively with performers and designers over the next several years at The VORTEX.
The Elementals: AIR features VORTEX veteran performers Gabriel Maldonado, Betsy McCann, Andy Agne, Jennifer Coy, Krysta Gonzales, Justin LaVergne, and Alejandro Rodriguez. Making their VORTEX debuts with AIR: Celeste Bliss, Bethany Summersizzle, Courtney Brock, Joanna Wright, Kylie Baker, Jenny Lavery, and Carole Metellus.
Conceived and Directed by Bonnie Cullum, VORTEX Producing Artistic Director. Musical composition, direction, and performance by Chris Humphrey. Aerial Choreography by Andy Agne. Scenic Design by Ann Marie Gordon. Lighting Design by Patrick Anthony and Jason Amato. Costume Design by Talena Martinez. Makeup Design by Helen Hutka. Sound Design by Roy Taylor. Photography by Kimberley Mead. Stage Management by Tamara L. Farley.
Tickets:$30-$10
$30-$25 Priority Seating, $20-$15 General Admission, $10 Starving
Artists
Thursdays and Sundays 2-for-1 admission with donation of 2 non-perishable
food items for
SafePlace Pantry. Limited seating. Advanced purchase recommended.
The Elementals: AIR is funded in part by VORTEX Repertory Company, the City of Austin under the auspices of the Austin Arts Commission, and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
