By Gemma Cleanslate
I spent Monday at
the Oval Theater watching their new show, “Mysteria.” The invitation said, “Let
your imagination soar as your reality merges with a world of wonder and whimsy
in an enchanting production that is sure to leave you spellbound” and it did. It
is a perfect description of the performance. The show is an eclectic collection of
scenes , each with dance and song.
Othon
Weiland-Nootan (Othon Weiland) greeted everyone as we arrived and settled
ourselves in the comfortable seats around little tables, set in groups of four
in the theater. It has seating on several levels so it is very perfect for
viewing the stage from all angles. The scenery is a show in itself. Each scene
has a setting that fits the performance going on and each is fabulous.
The choreography
is an art that must take so much time to prepare with so many styles of dance.
The music is a fitting choice for
it or vice versa . It all works beautifully. The costumes are beyond description. The
entire performance is over an hour but flows so evenly with costume changes
going on behind the scenes with pleasant break music for the short changes. The
entire cast is to be applauded for all their work with many appearing in more
than one scene in various roles .
I am happy to tell
you that the show will be performed two more times. July 21st and 23rd at 1PM
SLT so you will not miss it. Enjoy!
Gemma Cleanslate
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