Acrobatic Conundrum Performs “The Language of Chance”

Acrobatic Conundrum’s West Coast tour of “The Language of Chance” comes to Open Space for Arts & Community, in Vashon, WA at 7:30 pm on Saturday March 7, 2015.

The new performance piece blurs the lines between dance, theater, and circus and offers thrilling circus aerial and acrobatics, delightful clowning, and intriguing physical theatre. Inspired by author Jorge Luis Borges’ magical realist tale, The Library of Babel, the show consists of two new works created exclusively for this talented troupe: “A Book is Not a Ladder” by Seattle choreographer and director KT Niehoff and “Secret Passages” by UMO Ensemble director Elizabeth Klob.

“It’s been a real artistic thrill for us to have the opportunity to collaborate with two talented choreographer-directors from beyond the world of circus,” said Terry Crane, co-founder and director of Acrobatic Conundrum. “It’s allowed the company to reveal its deep pool of talent and versatility and reach beyond the ordinary into a new performing arts space.”

Niehoff‘s work “A Book is not a Ladder,” melds contemporary dance and circus in a visually stunning world. Niehoff designed the striking set and costumes, and made the original sound score in collaboration with electronic musician Pietro Ravanni. In the piece, the acrobats find themselves at odds between the sensations of falling forever, and the Sisyphean task of looking for story in a nonsensical world.

Klob’s creation, “Secret Passages,” evokes a tale of missed connections and serendipitous endings, told through physical theater, clown, and circus arts. With an original scenography and music by Ravanni, the piece transports viewers on an unexpected, labyrinthine journey.

“Conundrum’s work is all at once beautiful, athletic, and deeply moving,” said Elizabeth Klob. “They are a truly gifted ensemble. Audiences should see them before they explode onto the national and international scene.”
About Acrobatic Conundrum.

Founded in 2012 by Terry Crane and Joselynn Engstrom, the Acrobatic Conundrum is dedicated to creating performance experiences that engage and amaze audiences. Conundrum shows feature moments of absurd and intimate humanity. The artists of the Acrobatic Conundrum tell their stories as individuals, as well as take physical risks live onstage. As a company, they are dedicated to a vision of human courage, connection, and collaboration. The company has produced four shows to date: Volumes I & II, The Way Out, and The Language of Chance. The company has performed in various venues around the Pacific Northwest, headlined the Chicago Contemporary Circus Festival, and was a featured performer at the Vancouver CircusFest. More information can be found at www.acrobaticconundrum.com
For more information about Open Space call 206-408-7241 or visit www.openspacevashon.com