A Bernard Herrmann score, cobbled together from the film composers concert pieces and suites, drives the action.
Whether or not youve seen a Bourne work before, you feel his reputation is well earned.
The dancing is exquisite, of course.
Credit: John Persson
The New Adventures company of dancers posses a potent combination of strength, grace, and acting ability.
They have flawless bodylines in every movement, making even walking seem like an effortless elegant pursuit.
But they also imbue their performances with heartfelt believability, a trait sometimes lacking in more traditional dance performances.
She flits from hopefulness to triumph to lovesickness to cynicism to maddened frenzy with a deft hand.
North and Sam Archer provide firm and tempting foils as opposing sides of Victorias love triangle.
All of this is tied together with the productions seamless use of its design elements.
No one element overwhelms the other, instead wholly depending on each other to tell a wordless story.
All of this is tied together by Constables high contrast dramatic lighting style.
What sacrifices are we willing to make on the road to artistic and personal fulfillment?
And what is the risk of being so consumed by your ambitions that you cant stop until you die?
Is that conclusion tragedy or triumph?
This review speaks to the cast performing on Sept. 19, 2017.
