Creative Minds!!

It's so sad to think how many wonderful artists were lost to AIDS, and what an awful way to go during the 80s! Hard to believe the voice coming out of Klaus Nomi was actually real. His voice was so beautiful and I found the connection to Ferinelli to be interesting. The risk that he took by combining opera and pop during that time was great, but proved to be worth it. I loved the last clip we watched in class that was supposed to be his last performance, it was very moving! After researching The Wooster Group, John Jessurun, Squat theater and Troika Ranch, I have to say my favorite was Troika Ranch by far. I loved the concept behind their group. The three pieces that make up Troika are dance, music and media. Combining all three of these art forms provides a unique viewing experience as well as giving each performance a signature touch. I thought the choreography in their work was very modern and fresh as well as the sets they created. I also really enjoyed John Jessurun's work. In the age of computer and social communication, what better way to display the actors than from behind the computer screen?! The expression on the actor's faces were blown up and impossible to ignore. Incredibly eye opening!!