We were herded through the room like cattle with about 100 of our closest friends, dodging smoke and bright lights. We could not even try to be lame. The dancers made very attempt to find us and smash pizza boxes filled with confetti over our heads. The randomness that ensued made it difficult to find the meaning behind the show. I took it as a fanciful parade of technical originality and surreal visuals. It's meant to stimulate the eyes and ears and have you hop around for absolutely no reason at all.
The highlight of the show was the aquatic sequence where a clear shallow pool was placed just inches over the audience's heads. Mermaid-like dancers splashed around above us, illuminated by shades of red and blue. The show ended with three people in business suits running on treadmills for their dear lives. The fact that only one person made it to the end is apparently something to celebrate since the music started blaring and everyone was forced to dance like no one's business. This awkward ending would have made me uncomfortable, but alas, we were saved by the superfluous amounts of rain pouring from the ceiling. The energy from the show had us all hyped for a night on the town despite our soggy attire.
Daryl Roth Theatre 101E. 15th. St. (Union Square East)
