Minneapolis physical-theater company Live Action Set performs a one-night-only encore performance of The 7-Shot Symphony, 2011 Ivey Award winner for "Best Overall Production" December 5th, 2011 at Loring Theater.
Hailed as "the love child of Quentin Tarantino and Cirque du Soleil," Live Action Set's mash-up of seven myths from around the world reinterpreted against the backdrop of America's epic Old West has received both popular and critical acclaim. The show's American setting of superhuman strength, heroism, and comeuppance illuminates the contemporary relevance of these ancient tales.
The event is also a "Trigger Finger Fundraising party" to support Live Action Set's touring initiative. In addition to the show itself, there will be advance sales for the new The 7-Shot Symphony CD of music from the show composed by Tree Party, a pre-show mingle with cast and crew and a post-show live set with Tree party in the lobby.Originally premiering in March, 2011 at Loring Theater, The 7-Shot Symphony has since then performed in Red Wing and Chicago and marks the company's first multi-city venture beyond the Twin Cities' borders.About Live Action Set and The 7-Shot Symphony
Live Action Set is led by Joanna Harmon, Executive Director, and Noah Bremer, Artistic Director. This production is developed by Live Action Set under the primary creative direction of Ryan Underbakke and written by Matt Spring and Ryan Underbakke with and performed by Mark Benzel, Joey Ford, Damian Johnson, Emily King, Matt Riggs, Dustin Suggs, and Jenna Wyse. Local band Tree Party-- Joey Ford, Jenna Wyse, Travis Bolton, Andy Carroll, and Derek Trost-- will perform originally composed music live with their violin, mandolin, electric guitar, upright acoustic bass. Debbie Tallen creates the lighting design, and Mandi Johnson and Amelia English create costumes.
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