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The Elementals: AIR

Presented by Vortex Repertory Company at The VORTEX

February 18-April 2, 2011

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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. Spirits of the Air include Eagle, Butterfly, Sylph, Dragon, Phoenix, Harpy, Angel, and Airbender. 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.

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    The VORTEX

    2307 Manor Road
    Austin, TX 78722

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    Tickets:$30-$15

    $30-$25 Priority Seating, $20-$15 General Admission

    Thursdays and Sundays 2-for-1 admission with donation of 2 non-perishable food items for SafePlace Pantry.

     

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  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    February 18-April 2, 2011

    Times:
    

    Extended Run—6 shows only. March 31-April 2, 2011

    
    

    Thursday-Saturday 8pm

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    • Event Name: The Elementals: AIR
      "AIR infuses Vortex with joyous flying"
      Comment posted by: Celia Hughes from Austin, TX USA, Feb 21, 2011
      

      The Elementals: AIR, is the first of an original series conceived and directed by Bonnie Cullum, Vortex. Producing Artistic Director. Air invites the audience into a sacred space where aerial... Expand

      The Elementals: AIR, is the first of an original series conceived and directed by Bonnie Cullum, Vortex. Producing Artistic Director. Air invites the audience into a sacred space where aerial dance, live music, poetic narrative, and illuminating imagery on a multi-level playground. I was particularly entranced by the original music, composed and performed by Chris Humphrey. Humphrey performed on keyboards, Digeridoo, recorder, chimes and percussion. The set is a palette of white; white parachutes, white silk, white platforms, with gently blowing air into flowing costumes - which were wonderfully whimsical. Everything flowed from one song to another, as the aerialists soared, climbed and twirled in the suspended hoops and silks. The Airbenders sang well, as did Dragon, Star Goddess and Eagle. All together, AIR is a pleasurable glimpse into the Elemental Force of Air. And, The Butterfly Bar is great! Every time I go to Vortex they have upgraded their digs. Thanks Collapse

    • Event Name: The Elementals: AIR
      "Spellbound and Mystified"
      Review posted by: Stephen from Austin, TX, Feb 20, 2011
      

      The Vortex Theatre is ambitious and I am so glad that they are. I did a bit of homework after seeing this play, The Fundamentals - Air and found that this is the first of a series of plays that the... Expand

      The Vortex Theatre is ambitious and I am so glad that they are. I did a bit of homework after seeing this play, The Fundamentals - Air and found that this is the first of a series of plays that the Vortex is taking on. Wind, Earth, Fire among others are planned for the future. The theatre has taken original material, music both instrument and words, costumes, set, lighting and created a world I far prefer over the film Avatar. I did have a slight moment of that but felt it would be greatly cheating this fine cast for any comparisons. Director Bonnie Cullum assembled a powerful cast of people who became the characters they were portraying. I was taken in by those who sang their individual songs and must note that the training Andy Agne gave so paid off. I will admit that knowing a few in cast made them my sentimental favorites. I can't help but be captivated by performances of Kylie Baker, Jenny Lavery and Betsy McCann. Come see their message of respect and care for our world. See them. Collapse

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    • Event Name: The Elementals: AIR
      "AIR infuses Vortex with joyous flying"
      Comment posted by: Celia Hughes from Austin, TX USA, Feb 21, 2011
      

      The Elementals: AIR, is the first of an original series conceived and directed by Bonnie Cullum, Vortex. Producing Artistic Director. Air invites the audience into a sacred space where aerial... Expand

      The Elementals: AIR, is the first of an original series conceived and directed by Bonnie Cullum, Vortex. Producing Artistic Director. Air invites the audience into a sacred space where aerial dance, live music, poetic narrative, and illuminating imagery on a multi-level playground. I was particularly entranced by the original music, composed and performed by Chris Humphrey. Humphrey performed on keyboards, Digeridoo, recorder, chimes and percussion. The set is a palette of white; white parachutes, white silk, white platforms, with gently blowing air into flowing costumes - which were wonderfully whimsical. Everything flowed from one song to another, as the aerialists soared, climbed and twirled in the suspended hoops and silks. The Airbenders sang well, as did Dragon, Star Goddess and Eagle. All together, AIR is a pleasurable glimpse into the Elemental Force of Air. And, The Butterfly Bar is great! Every time I go to Vortex they have upgraded their digs. Thanks Collapse

    • Event Name: The Elementals: AIR
      "Spellbound and Mystified"
      Review posted by: Stephen from Austin, TX, Feb 20, 2011
      

      The Vortex Theatre is ambitious and I am so glad that they are. I did a bit of homework after seeing this play, The Fundamentals - Air and found that this is the first of a series of plays that the... Expand

      The Vortex Theatre is ambitious and I am so glad that they are. I did a bit of homework after seeing this play, The Fundamentals - Air and found that this is the first of a series of plays that the Vortex is taking on. Wind, Earth, Fire among others are planned for the future. The theatre has taken original material, music both instrument and words, costumes, set, lighting and created a world I far prefer over the film Avatar. I did have a slight moment of that but felt it would be greatly cheating this fine cast for any comparisons. Director Bonnie Cullum assembled a powerful cast of people who became the characters they were portraying. I was taken in by those who sang their individual songs and must note that the training Andy Agne gave so paid off. I will admit that knowing a few in cast made them my sentimental favorites. I can't help but be captivated by performances of Kylie Baker, Jenny Lavery and Betsy McCann. Come see their message of respect and care for our world. See them. Collapse

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