I still have to pinch my self when I contemplate the venture JACK just undertook. Again I have to thank the wonderful dancers for their trust, commitment and un-shakable belief in all that we explored.
It has been very interesting to hear and read the many varied discussions about ‘Human Abstract’ since its premiere over 2 weeks ago. The two main points of contention were the combination of theatricality within a primarily classical based work and a white costuming element introduced in the middle of the show. Strangely, the press mentioned nothing about the choreography or the wonderful music?!? I found it so interesting that there was no mention of the physical articulation, the expeditious dynamics, the use of time and space, the repetitive metaphoric symbolism or any emotional reflection of seeing some of Australia’s best dancers in an environment, up close and personal, an environment that has not been possible until now.
Thank you to all who came and supported, JACK is so grateful. I know that many of you walked away with some kind of connection with, or a topic for conversation from, what you experienced, and I thank you for sharing some of these thoughts and questions with me. Theatricality and movement have the same wonderful effect of suggestibility completely open for interpretation, this is the kind of presentation that was our goal, based on one theme only, the fear of being alone, not to present an easily digestible spoon of sugar.
I hope to see you in theatres across Melbourne supporting our vibrant arts community.
Lucas.
