Seattle Gay News
Issue 22, Volume 46, June 1, 2018
Arts & Entertainment
Complexions Contemporary Ballet a remarkable and innovative dance troupe worth seeing
Complexions Contemporary Ballet – Photo courtesy of Meany Center
by Sharon Cumberland SGN Contributing Writer MEANY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET MEANY HALL UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON May 17
I didn’t see Complexions Contemporary Ballet when they came to Seattle nine years ago, but I wish I had. This remarkable dance troupe is justly famous all over the world for its powerful, intricate dance style, its seamless integration of ballet and modern dance movement, and its thrilling choreography. After the company’s per-
see COMPLEXIONS page 4
Seattle Men’s Chorus shows Pride with 50 years of British rock in “God Save the Queens” Featuring Prince Poppycock from “America’s Got Talent” June 22-23
Prince Poppycock – Photo courtesy of Seattle Choruses
Seattle Men’s Chorus (SMC) takes the McCaw Hall stage on Pride weekend to honor 50 years of British rock and pop royalty in “God Save the Queens.” The British are coming! From the swinging ‘60s to today’s biggest hits this British invasion is so lush and flashy it edges on revolutionary. “God Save the Queens” is a musical journey through the UK artists, generation by generation, that have reigned supreme,
from The Beatles, Queen, and Elton John, to Coldplay, Adele and One Direction. Pop singer, performance artist, and finalist from “America’s Got Talent” Prince Poppycock joins the chorus as their special guest. Created by John Quale, Prince Poppycock is a roguish operatic dandy with a look and sound that combines elements of glam
see “QUEENS” page 3
Woodley’s steely resolve keeps Trans masculine dance artist Adrift afloat Elby Brosch presents Falling Short at NW New Works Festival June 9-10
Sam Claflin and Shailene Woodley in Adrift – Photo courtesy of STX Films
by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer ADRIFT Now playing
In 1983 Tami Oldham (Shailene Woodley) and her fiancée Richard Sharp (Sam Claflin) were heading across the Pacific Ocean in the sailboat Hazana with a final
see ADRIFT page 6
Falling Short – Photo courtesy of Elby Brosch
FALLING SHORT CHOREOGRAPHY BY ELBY BROSCH NW NEW WORKS FESTIVAL ON THE BOARDS June 9-10 @ 8pm
Falling Short, a duet choreographed by Elby Brosch and performed by himself and Shane Donohue, is transman’s playfully tragic exploration of ’90s masculinity, the
see FALLING SHORT page 4