Sat 10/11 @ 2PM & 7PM
DANCECleveland’s season starts with a performance that will have wide appeal to all ages and to people who aren’t pure dance fans.
They’re bringing in Momix, a New England-based ensemble founded in 1981 by director Moses Pendleton, that has become known for combining dance and movement with illusions. When they come to Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre, they’ll be bringing Alice, their take on the classic Alice in Wonderland story. In it they have a field day with the story’s outrageous characters including the Caterpillar, the White Rabbit, the lobsters and the Queen of Hearts, using props, ropes and lighting.
“I don’t intend to retell the whole Alice story,” says Pendleton, “but to use it as a taking off point for invention. I’m curious to see what will emerge… I want to take this show into places we haven’t been before in terms of the fusion of dancing, lighting, music, costumes and projected imagery.”
There are two performances with a post-show Q&A after each performance — a golden opportunity for those intrigued by how they great their effects. The show is suitable for ages 8 and up. Get tickets here.