Chicago has a very diverse theatre scene, which includes alot of performance/circus arts. I saw Aloft Loft's Halloween show, as well as the annual Red Moon Spectacle. Red Moon does alot of spectacle-oriented work, playing with puppets and alternate storytelling. The Spectacle is staged in different outdoor space, with a different theme.
This year, the theme was Twilight Orchard. Staged in Columbus Park, which is bordered by water. Reminded me very much of Wunderkammer in Charlottesville. There were multiple stations featuring some image or character or vignette. There were also traveling skits and eerie waltz music. Very Alice through the Lookingglass.
It was fun to watch, both the spectacle and the other people. Little kids didn't quite know what to think, teenagers struggled to act jaded, and adults looked a little curious. It filled me with a sense of wonder and excitement. It was fun to straddle the line between spectator and participant.I liked watching not only the costumes, but how they did tech in a park, the roving cart with Source 4s. Interesting group dynamic.
I posted a bunch of photos on flickr, too.no iTunes. Getting me some Hugh Laurie hottiness via House.
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