August 2007 Archives

I was lucky enough to see a first run of the show back in April. Pee your pants funny, Hand2Mouth Theatre puts on an extremely physical, and surprisingly moving performance. The show opened with one of my favorite songs from my childhood by Mungo Jerry and The Americans, and it was hard not to sing along. What was clearly satire to one viewer could be completely sacred to the person sitting right next to them. Classic American moments were played out complete with soundtrack and astonishing dance numbers, the performance often tetering on the edge of chaos because as we know anything is possible in this here U.S. of A., and you had to ask yourself --- is this my America??

Stars and Stripes forever, baby!

American Bride

Campfire sing-a-longs

Audition

Perfect Patriotism

Suspected Terrorist

Thank Jesus for Cherry Pie

Typical Americans, when tested on the knowledge of their country or state, know surprisingly little!

- Justine Avera, photographer, writer @ www.flickr.com/photos/justineavera or talk to me at flickerboxpdx@yahoo.com

Here is something to help you figure-out your T:BA schedule:
Fredrick's T:BA Matrix

Except for one conflict between the Donna Uchizono Workshop and a Noon:30 Chat at PNCA entitled "Pop! Crash! Boom!" on Saturday the 8th, it really is possible to see every single lecture, salon, performance, film, workshop and even sneak in a yummy meal at a local cafe.

See you out there!

Ciao,
Fredrick H. Zal
Architect | Sculptor | Advocate

Atelier Z
an.architecture and industrial design studio
advocating dialogue in the fine + applied arts
http://www.fhzal.com/works