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The 2009-2010 Jeff Award Nominees are announced!Posted August 31st, 2010 by erikschroederCongratulations to all of the Equity Wing Joseph Jefferson Award Nominees! Below you'll find a list of our 7 nominations for our productions of "Trust," "Icarus," and "Hephaestus: A Greek Mythology Circus Tale," plus Ensemble Member Joey Slotnick's nomination for Best Actor in a Principal Role (Musical). NEW WORK – PLAY ACTOR IN A PRINCIPAL ROLE – MUSICAL ACTRESS IN A PRINCIPAL ROLE - PLAY SOUND DESIGN – LARGE LIGHTING DESIGN – LARGE ORIGINAL INCIDENTAL MUSIC ARTISTIC SPECIALIZATION Your reviews of IcarusPosted February 19th, 2010 by erikschroederWe had a lot of great reviews and comments about our production of Icarus. If you'd like to tell us what you think, please comment below. Here is a sample of what people were saying on social networks: YELP 5 out of 5 stars Lookingglass knocked it out of the park again with Icarus. I loved this show for much different reasons than Arabian Nights, but in the end, I left feeling amazed, moved, and delighted again. The entire production was relatively Spartan, but the few touches of scene and prop were very effective. Some elements of the staging were whimsical (e.g. the triple births accomplished with front-worn backpacks holding lunchboxes) while some were haunting (hanging up onesies around the stage to represent the fourteen Athenian children demanded by King Minos to slake his thirst for retribution). The only grand touches besides the dialogue and acting were the awesome aerial stunts. They were a sort of captivating combination of dance and acrobatics...difficult to categorize but in any case, along with the music, used quite evocatively in the storytelling. All of the actors were excellent, especially Lindsey Whiting as Icarus (and Pasiphae). The small cast of six filled thirteen main roles; the shifts occurred seamlessly but never confusingly. I recognized a few of the faces from Arabian Nights. A strong, dynamic, passionate young company seems to be one of their great strengths. Arabian Nights and Icarus make Lookingglass subscription-worthy to me, and that is saying a lot. I can't wait to see their offerings for next season. - David R ------------------------------------------ @badunn Saw Icarus at Lookingglass theatre. My first LG show. Those guys know what they're doing. Wow @sbwhite1 Went to see "Icarus" at the Lookingglass. Absolutely beautiful production. So creative! Support local theater & go see it @robojojo 'icarus' at lookingglass last night was great. incredible stunts. beautiful images. @esthervictoria Icarus was sooo epic. everything was just so stunning and effective. everyone should go see it. seriously. AMAZING! @jmwescott Thanks for the show tonight. It was interesting, familial, & surprisingly emotional. I'd see it again for sure. --------------------------------------------- Ziuta D I've seen Icarus and it was absolutely AWESOME!!!!! Real masterpiece :-))) Chris C Fantastic production. I had a wonderful time. Lookingglass is the best! Nick S What a fantastic performance of Icarus last night! Such an emotional, beautiful, and creative interpretation of the story. It was an amazing first time for me (at the Lookingglass) and plan on seeing it again before the 24th. Thank you! Lisa W Thank you for Icarus!!!!! Saw it last night and was completely amazed. Will be back for and encore before it closes at the end of this month!! My favorite thing I've seen so far. Thank you, thank you, and thank you!!! Catherine S It's such a great show--everyone should go see it! Hadley T Icarus was EXCELLENT. :D The paper bird bit was so cool! Kathy T We made our first visit to the Lookingglass on Sunday evening for Icarus. We were thoroughly impressed and look forward to returning. Cecilia T ...beautifully done! You always surprise me in most wonderful ways!!! Kay B very playful, very inventive production -- lots of fun, as always! Preston F Icarus was fantastic. 2009-2010 has been a great pleasure so far. Thanks Joe H Icarus was amazing!! Congratulations and great job! Anne O Fantastic show with a profound statement culminating in the final scene. A "wow" must-see performance. Maria M It was great! Lookingglass takes themes like this one and just blows them out of the water. Balance....amazing portrayal of Icarus Elizabeth H Saw the show...it was great. ------------------------------ YOUTUBE ameich This is amazing...One of the best parts of the entire performance. Sitting in the front row, youreally feel the rage and the heightened anxiety. It's an amazing production. (Comment on the video 'Minotaur Labyrinth Dance') | More from Icarus
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