Convergences Theatre Collective presents the world premiere of an acrobatic dance-theater interpretation of the ancient 'Tower of Babel' tale. More…
'Babel' is a physical spectacle that reinvents one of the oldest stories known to man. The company of dancers builds the world of the play, a sculpture garden of bodies. Sitting in three-quarter round, the audience is immersed in the tower where performers climb, fly, and play until the gods destroy it and the people are divided. 'Babel' embodies the human desire to create, connect, and collaborate to overcome adversity, building ambitious towers again and again.
See it if You enjoy Modern Dance and it helps if you know the story of the Tower of Babel.
Don't see it if If you don't enjoy Modern Dance or pure dance theater.
See it if You want to see amazing bodies in motion. You want to see something different. You like acrobatic type performances and no dialogue.
Don't see it if You need elaborate staging. You don't like acrobatic performances and don't want to be amazed by what they can do with their bodies.
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See it if You have an open mind, love dance & movement, can accept theatrical events on their own terms, great music no dialogue but much joy & warmth
Don't see it if You dislike modern dance or a work in progress expect a linear plot-driven event or a dance group with a cohesive look rather than diversity
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See it if You want to see dance. The performers are doing a great job using the movements of their bodies to tell an ancient story.
Don't see it if You wants dialogues, you don't want to think about what is going on.
See it if Well-staged & choreographed modern dance. Some large group scenes, some intimate two-person.
Don't see it if Modern dance isn't your thing? Honestly it's pretty enjoyable.
See it if You enjoy modern dance, stories that can relate to today's political and environmental climate
Don't see it if You want a script, or a show that you don't have to think about the meaning of movements
See it if You enjoy interpretive dance. I found the show to be entertaining. It was relaxing to watch acrobatic interpretive dance.
Don't see it if Do not like Interpretive performances. There is no talking just watching.
Also My 12 daughter also enjoyed it. It kept your attention
See it if You are interested in physical theater. This is the best piece of movement performance I've ever seen. Really touching. I was impressed!!
Don't see it if You want to see actual "story". There is a story but it's more than that.
See it if You enjoy interpretative dance, don't need words to follow a plot and enjoy instrumental pieces.
Don't see it if You dont enjoy dance performances with no dialogue and music without lyrics.
See it if What to see relevant story-telling dance/movement. The piece itself is very timely and well-crafted.
Don't see it if Expect a show with dialogue or song.
See it if You appreciate performance art, contact improv, wordless storytelling.
Don't see it if You have a short attention span or if contemporary movement isn't your thing.
See it if You appreciate seeing an ensemble cast lift one another up!
Don't see it if You have no patience for dance or movement theatre and prefer dialogue to drive a story forward.
See it if You are a thinker and like physical theatre with interesting movement and
Don't see it if you like commercial theatre with linear ideas and text.
See it if You are interested in theater without language. It's captivating.
Don't see it if You're going to laugh the entire time. It's strange worth letting go.
See it if You're up for something thought provokingly different!
Don't see it if You don't like anything out of the norm!
See it if you enjoy new interdisciplinary theatre experiences, and if your letters to Santa as a kid always included asking for world peace.
Don't see it if you prefer your plays with words.
See it if open minded
Don't see it if don't like dance movements..
See it if you'd like to see a wordless acrobatic dance/performance art piece; dancers of all shapes & sizes; powerful, classic, universal themes
Don't see it if you don't like 'modern' dance with dystonic music; have PTSD, especially if viewing imagery recalling 9/11; expect traditional dancers
See it if you have a close friend or family member who is in the cast and you want to give them your support.
Don't see it if you are expecting a professional acrobatic dance group (like something you would see at the Joyce Theater or Lincoln Center).
Also There was a short discussion after the show where many people made com... Read more Read less
See it if As this was dance, not a play, criteria for judging is different. Was emotionally connected-not purely the body devoid of facial expression~
Don't see it if You're looking for something spoken, w/a strong narrative or short. Needed editing, but you had to appreciate the obvious years of effort.