By Katrina Dawn
“Splendiferous” (a phrase borrowed from the song Razzle Dazzle) is just one of the words that could be used to describe the Odyssey Dance’s performance of Chicago Nights at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City. Part of the Shut Up & Dance Spring Repertory, Chicago Nights is an original full-length work conceived by Derryl Yeager and choreographed by Veronica Cabling. Odyssey Dance is presenting Chicago Nights as the world premiere, and what a great way to celebrate the company going on 25 years. Based on Chicago in the 1920’s, this dance show contains everything one would expect to find in such a setting: Gangsters, drunkards, crime, prostitutes, murderesses, and more. Specifically, the show follows Roxie Hart (Amber Morain), adulteress turned murderess; Al Capone (Casey Peterson), the famous gangster; and Matilda Carse (Laura Brick-Kempski) founder of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union.
Chicago Nights is truly a spectacle to see. From the opening number, audiences are dazzled by a vast array of costumes designed by Cheryl Yeager, projected background images, and props used to tell the story. I personally would like to watch this number at least another three times, just so I can enjoy each of the various dancers and choreography again. Velma (Amanda Kier) is such a standout it is hard to remember to watch the other characters for plot development as she takes center stage.
Right off the bat it is clear which dancer is Al Capone based on the three-piece suit and signature white fedora. Peterson’s bright smile and friendly demeanor are natural, showing one of the many ways Capone got away with the brothels, bribing, killings, and bootlegging operations.
Within Chicago Nights, there are many forms of dance from ballet to modern. One of my favorite numbers, “Mr. Cellophane,” features Sage Swenson portraying Roxie Hart’s husband, Amos. With the arrest and betrayal of his wife, Amos is feeling lost and invisible, like he wasn’t enough for Roxie. Swenson uses his advanced isolation movement as a visual representation of being detached. The dance is visually appealing, the technique is so beautifully rendered that even those with little to no dance knowledge can appreciate the skill.
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Before this show, I didn’t even know the name Roxie Hart, let alone her story. Morain is fantastic in her characterization of Hart. Morain shows how easy it is to be swept up in the moment, to fall to the needs of attention and wanting to fit in and be loved.
Odyssey Dance has created a piece worth seeing with Chicago Nights. Every one of the artists has the talent and skill to blow away even the most critical of audience members. It should be noted that due to the material there are the subjects of adultery, murder, prostitution and so forth. While never truly explicit, some may find various moments in the show to be unsuitable for children.
Odyssey Dance presents Chicago Nights by Derryl Yeager, Choreography by Veronica Cabling.
Kingsbury Hall, 1395 Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
February 27, March 1, 7, 9, 2019 7:30 PM, Saturday matinee 2:00 PM
Tickets: $25.50
Kingsbury Contact: 801.581.7100
Odyssey Dance Facebook Page
Chicago Nights Facebook Event
Odyssey Dance presents Chicago Nights by Derryl Yeager, Choreography by Veronica Cabling.
Kingsbury Hall, 1395 Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
February 27, March 1, 7, 9, 2019 7:30 PM
Tickets: $25.50
Kingsbury Contact: 801.581.7100
Odyssey Dance Facebook
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