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For the first time since “Cabin in the Woods” was released in 2012, I was able to sit through an entire scary movie and scream in genuine fear rather than frustration.
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If there's one thing that TV taught me about writing and reporting, it's that it's possible to create a never-ending story, even when the story should have ended years ago. With all these new season premieres coming this Sunday, I can't help but wonder what on Earth drives these producers to force scriptwriters into creating new episodes that essentially go unwatched by everyone except those few loyal fans.
As a long-time theater enthusiast, it's easy to be swept up in the glamour of the set and the awe of receiving perhaps your 100th Playbill at the door. At the end of the show, I still like to ask myself (and whoever accompanies me), "What did you like best?" or "What did you remember most?"
Leg warmers are back as ASU Gammage brings another hit Broadway musical to the stage.
Michelle Williams is back on Broadway starring as Sandra Isadore in the national tour of Tony Award-winning production of "FELA!" The musical, under the direction of choreographer Bill T. Jones ("Spring Awakening"), tells the life of Fela Kuti and Afrobeat, a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm. Williams, known for her success in pop band Destiny’s Child, shares how she got started with "FELA!" and how she transitioned from concerts to Broadway. The State Press: How did you initially get involved in the production of "FELA!"? What sparked your interest in the show?
ASU physics professor Lawrence Krauss and former Oxford University professor Richard Dawkins paired up to create a new documentary, “The Unbelievers.” The film chronicles Krauss and Dawkins as they speak to universities and conventions around the world about the importance of science and reason in modern society. The film opens with Krauss and Dawkins sitting in a coffee shop discussing what appears to be an upcoming convention. Krauss asked Dawkins the controversial question, “What’s more important in some sense … to explain science or destroy religion?” Krauss took consideration in the roots of the documentary when selecting the people who would be a part of his film. “We were discussing the possibility … and it all fell together when Richard and I found out we were doing a tour of Australia together,” Krauss said. “The inception began less than four weeks before we left.” Krauss said he hopes the documentary will cause debate and discussion, especially with the younger generation. “People are always afraid of the unknown,” Krauss said, “and what science teaches us is to not be afraid of the unknown. … Mysteries are what keep us going.” Director of Photography and Phoenix resident Luke Holwerda said his initial idea for the film was likened to a film or documentary about a rock 'n' roll concert tour. “It’s also a labor of love … to the secular, pro-reason community,” Holwerda said. “It’s the kind of film we’d like to see as fans of Rich (Dawkins) and Lawrence (Krauss).” The Holwerda brothers put together 250 hours worth of footage into a 76-minute film, Krauss said. Mesa resident Autumn Hall attended a test screening Friday night at ASU Gammage because she is a fan of Dawkins. “(Dawkins) is a modern day Darwin,” Hall said. Hall said people who practice any type of religion might be offended by the documentary. “They have to fight the fence and get defensive because this film directly challenges what they hold closest to them,” she said. For as much support as was given, several spectators at the screening contended the film’s message.San Tan Valley residents Matt and Licia Bailey said they were not sure what to expect of the documentary, but found it interesting that there was a large community of atheists.“There were some points (in the film) we don’t agree with, and we didn’t know that the whole movie was just following those two,” Matt Bailey said. “The Unbelievers” is not open for official screenings until late April. Reach the reporter at mkthomp5@asu.edu or follow her on Twitter @MariaKThompson.
In the 1950's, when segregation was far from over, rhythm and blues and the presence of radio music united people of all races, backgrounds and beliefs. The musical “Memphis" brought a little bit of bravery and lot of soulful music to its performances at the ASU Grady Gammage this week. “Memphis” won the Tony award for best musical in 2010, not just for its underlying message of racial discrimination, but for its buoyantly powerful music and characters burning for a change. Disc jockey Huey Calhoun, delightfully portrayed by Bryan Fenkart, overhears a nightclub singer and rushes “Underground” to meet the people inside. Huey finds himself longing to broadcast this “negro music” on the local Memphis radio station, naïve to the fact that this would cause a lot more problems than a bad-selling record. The expression, “she has the voice of an angel” means nothing until you hear the star of Huey’s hit radio show — not to mention his lover — Felicia (played by Felicia Boswell). Her performance was a splendid combination of a younger Whitney Houston and every character from “Dreamgirls." Boswell performed several strong ballads throughout the show (“Someday,” “Love Will Stand When All Else Fails”) that makes one ask how she could possibly keep her voice that solid and powerful night after night. “Memphis” was a steep roller coaster of events: First Huey makes it to the number one radio spot, then Felicia gets the brunt of it from the “unhappy white folks,” then she gets a record deal, then Huey goes a little crazy when he’s not offered the same award. While each scene contributes to the ending, it’s a plot killer when the audience knows something good is about to happen, because something bad just did. What is surprisingly great about this musical is that the cheesy lines and innocent songs don’t give any hint to the show’s ending. Two lovers, despite the obstacles society places before them, live happily ever after. A joyful song follows and then the bows start. “Memphis,” however, offers its own, unexpected happy ending, with a light-hearted, put-your-hands-above-your-head-and-praise-the-sky melody. The audience didn’t even wait until the end of the closing number, “Steal Your Rock ‘n’ Roll” to stand up and applause the extremely talented cast. After a high note from Boswell, remaining in your seats becomes a hopeless feat. “Memphis” is playing at ASU Gammage until March 10. Purchase your tickets online at asugammage.com. Reach the reporter at mkthomp5@asu.edu or follow her on Twitter @MariaKThompson.
“Memphis,” a four-time Tony Award-winning show, is not just another jukebox musical. Embarking on its first national tour from the title city, “Memphis,” which won the 2010 Tony award for Best Musical, centers on the controversial themes of segregation and cultural acceptance during the 1950s.
EPIK Dance Company, founded by Sarah “Saza” Dimmick and Luis “Weezy” Egurrola, is a nonprofit dance organization that syndicates different styles of dance to incorporate in shows and performances around the state. Dimmick, who received her undergraduate degree in dance from ASU in 2004, teaches at the University and is pursuing a master’s degree in dance as well. There are more than four current ASU students involved in EPIK and several ASU graduates. Dimmick spoke with The State Press about the diversity of the dancers and the company’s upcoming show. SP: How did EPIK get started, and how did you personally become involved? SD: My co-director (Weezy) and I started (the company) in 2007. There was another dance company back in the day that broke up and once that happened there were not many other outlets for professional dancers. Weezy and I met while we were dancing with the Phoenix Mercury Hip-Hop Squad. It was shortly after my last season with them that we started EPIK. We knew so many amazing dancers that once you’ve exhausted these options you stop dancing unless you move to (Los Angeles). We thought, ‘Let’s put all these amazing dancers together and make a dance crew out of it.' Then we decided to go non-profit and turn into a professional dance company. We have an audition at the beginning of the season, but for the most part, it’s invite-only. SP: How often do you have practices? SD: As we’ve been getting closer to the show, we’ve been rehearsing about four days a week and having nine-hour rehearsals. It gets crazy because you’re putting together 90 minutes of an original show. It’s a fully connected stage show with a theme, tied together with spoken word pieces and funny videos. SP: What impact has EPIK had on the dancers and how have the dancers changed or improved the dance company? SD: We provide a lot of performances and enrichment opportunities for the dancers. We do a lot of residencies at local schools and we are booked more than any dance company in the entire state. We perform five to 10 times a month and bring in guest teachers from all over the country to come and train us. On the flip side, each of our dancers is very different and has their own unique style. We typically invite dancers who have a niche and a lot of personality. It’s a very eclectic group and everybody participates in the creative process. Many dancers choreograph the routines, not just the directors. It’s a lot of different voices heard in the show. SP: What can audiences expect from this weekend’s performance? SD: The overarching theme of the show is “sustainability.” It’s about how we live in an "I want it now" society, and we don’t think about the decisions we make today and how they affect the future. We could be talking environmentally, and to the micro-level of how we can sustain ourselves. We dip into consumerism and how we are an over-medicated society. It sounds very deep, but the way we do it is very interesting and entertaining. It’s all different styles of dance involving comedy and satire. We’ve been working on this show for more than nine months, and sustainability is very relevant to our times. It’s a hot topic in Phoenix. SP: What’s next for EPIK? SD: We are launching an anti-bullying campaign and traveling to local schools. Our next big show is “Common Ground” in October at the Tempe Center for the Arts. This is the biggest theater we’ve ever performed in, and I think we’re one of the only local dance companies that’s ever done a main stage. We’re a very marketable and diverse group, and I think that’s why we’ve done so well. “The EPIK Effect” is showing at the Tempe Center for the Arts on Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets at http://tca.ticketforce.com. Reach the reporter at mthomp5@asu.edu.
“War Horse” made "puppet-love" a real phrase during its opening performance Tuesday night at ASU Gammage. The Tony award-winning play, based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo, is set in early 20th century England, when war was imminent and families were penny-pinching.
“War Horse” performer and Arizona native Mike Heslin studied at the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. He graduated from the Boston Conservatory in 2011 and shortly after was cast in the first national tour of the Tony-award winning play during the same year.
The classic youthful tale of Peter Pan has always been, well, just that: classic. The story of a boy who refuses to grow up explores the fantasy of flying to faraway lands filled with magic. While the show amused the viewers under 12 years old, the heart and sparkle of the cast didn’t seem present during the opening night performance of “Peter Pan.”
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ASU Police is still searching for leads in the disappearance of 19-year-old Jack Culolias, an exploratory freshman.
Cortney Wolfson, a music theater graduate from the University of Michigan, will be starring as Wednesday Addams in “The Addams Family,” as the production continues its first national tour and makes a stop at ASU Gammage.
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