AcousticaElectronica revamps structure and crew
"Having those couple of shows was important to us learning how we can use aerial work and dancers," said creative director Colin Thurmond. "It was an honor to sell out those shows in February."
Thurmond said 100 people were turned away at the second show, and that the challenge of a sell-out crowd is that it makes the dance floor feel very busy. With a rotation of dancers, performers and musicians, a number of things delivered to the audience at once. The question, he said, is how to move people around and keep them safe while making it so they don't miss things.
With that issue in mind for restructure, the new run of AcousticaElectronica will also involve new music and performers. Although the show is continuing with the concept of mixing classical music with electronic music, early summer auditions in Boston and New York City led to the addition of three new members to build the cast: two dancers and an aerialist from Philly who uses an LED hoop and does acro choreography. Also joining the crew is a stage combat choreographer to organize a dance combat theme.
Photo by Mitch Weiss Photography
"I'm really interested in challenging the performers to grow," Thurmond said. "One way is spreading the music in a different direction. The last series had a trance feel. Now we'll have trance, progressive house, and house, and we've inserted a drum & bass track and big electro banger club tracks."
In addition to the three DJs from the previous run (David Day, Mike Swells, Randy Deshaies), John Barera, Will Monotone and Joe Bermudez will hit the decks. Rich Chwastiak (The WIG) also remains on board.
Photo by Jesse Weiner Photography
"There's a narrative that links the whole night together," Thurmond continued. "The last show had a really amazing vibe, and this time we are pushing for a more consistent through-line. At the end of the day, it's all about having a really good dance party with really great music."
The cast has spent a lot of time looking back to the last show for ways to improve and make everything even better.
"We listen to our audience and respond to what they want. It's a really collaborative atmosphere; we try to bring on artists who are multiple threats."
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Friday, August 3, 10, 17, 24 at Oberon (Cambridge)
Doors at 10:30 p.m. 18+ to enter, 21+ to drink
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