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Show SatSunMonTues, January 3-6, 2004 The Park Record c- 'Echos' in high-flying artistic form Montreal-based Les Gens d'R highlights aerial arts techniques in Park City performance By CASEY R. BASDEN Of the Record staff 'The human body is incredible. It can bend and twist in unimaginable unimagin-able ways creating beautiful and breathtaking forms. Les Gens d'R has made this their specialty, incorporating incor-porating dance, acrobatics and strength in the aerial art production produc-tion "Echos." Les Gens d"R, a Montreal-based Montreal-based production company, made Park City their home for two days. Performances were held Dec. 30 and 31 at the Eccles Center, and the 70-minute performance did not disappoint. ' ' ' ' ;' - Created in 1995 by Andre Simard. an aerial choreographer for Cirque du Soleil, hired Luc Tremblay, also of Cirque, to develop devel-op a new production focused on aerial arts. Several shows are in the repertoire with "Echos" currently the featured program. Nine members made up the cast of "Echos," two of which were musicians performing their original origi-nal score live for audiences. The remaining seven displayed their Workshop to join Sundance Los Angeles, CA - The Sundance Institute has selected 12 projects for the annual January Screenwriters Lab, which takes place Jan. 9-14 at the Sundance Village. The Lab provides participating partici-pating writers the opportunity to develop their screenplays in a community com-munity of accomplished screenwriters. screenwrit-ers. Hie Screenwriters Lab is a five-day five-day writer's workshop that gives independent artists the opportunity to work intensively on their feature film scripts with the support of established screenwriters. . Participating writers have problem-solving problem-solving story sessions with creative advisors, engaging in individual dialogues dia-logues that encourage and embrace the vision of the writerfilmmaker and help them get to the most compelling com-pelling version of the story they want to tell. This year's participating writers have the opportunity to work under the guidance of the labs creative advisors, including Artistic Director Scott Frank, Michael Almereyda, Anthony Drazan, Todd Graff, Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal, Lawrence Konner, Walter Mosley, Frank Pierson, Tom Rickman, John Ridley, Howard Rodman, Susan Shilliday, Zachary Sklar, Dana Stevens, Audrey Wells and Doug Wright. "The projects in this year's lab reflect the diversity of American culture, and continues the Institute's long-term goal of supporting sup-porting both US and international projects," said Michelle Satter, director, Sundance Institute 389 Wpst 1830 South SIC (Just South of Costco) , Utah's newest craft wall IS NOW OPEN! Come in & browse over 300 booths of handcrafted gifts, collectibles, candles, furniture, seasonal items & home decor. Now open inside the craft mall is Heartland Paper Co. & The Wildftower Cafe & Peli 'Where our creations become your Treasures" 1 talent in dance and acrobatics using different apparatuses appa-ratuses to showcase show-case various works. Several selections selec-tions stand out. including "Maya," performed by Samuel Alvarez. It is amazing what people can do with a swing apparatus. The bare-chested bare-chested artist, dressec in form-fitting white pants represented grace and elegance by simply using a swing to highlight his talent. He was limber, strong and beautiful to watch. With a slight lift off the ground, he was able to highlight his ability as a dancer, and technical skill in the aerial arts. The swaying swing allowed the figure to bound across stage in flowing motion, without hesitation, hesita-tion, in perfect time. It is impossible to fully describe the scene. A person had to be there to truly understand and Feature Film Program. "Three international projects representing writerdirectors from Thailand, Tajikistan and Pakistan are joining the nine North American projects at the Lab, providing a rich environment envi-ronment for cultural exchange. We're thrilled to support all of these screenwriters, whose stories represent a compelling and unique mix of distinctive voices." The participants and projects selected for the 2004 January Screenwriters Lab are: Zoe Hopkins (writerdirector), Canada, "Cherry Blossoms:" A young Native girl decides to build a relationship with the father she never knew as part of her ceremonial ceremo-nial passage into womanhood. Abdi Nazemian and Micah Schraft (co-writers). U.S.A., "Dot:" A deaf high school student with an unthinkable secret uncovers the dark sexual demons lurking beneath the suburban facade of her small New England town. . Aditya Assarat (writerdirector), Thailand, "Hi-So:" A coining ol" age 4i SeuenL OaJts ; i BRIDAL BOUTIQUE A Wedding Gown (lT'J Sample Sale (' f January 7th, 8th & 9th 10am-7pm : V Extraordinary selection of Gowns ' discounted up to 75 off. 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Then, the show progresses, and Anna Ward and Jean-Pierre Rouillier stepped up in "Letting love story that captures the music, the mood and the ethos of modern day Bangkok. Eihre Mirza (co-writer) and Paxton Winters (co-writerdirector). PakistanU.S.A., "Iraqui Freedom:" A young American soldier sol-dier experiences another side of the war and is forced to make a moral and political choice that will change his life irrevocably. Kazuo Ohno (writerdirector), U.S.A., "Mr. Crumpacker and the Man from the Letter:" A crass and overbearing bull of a boss decides on a whim to reconfigure his company com-pany as a bastion of philosophical inquiry. Derek Nguyen (writer), U.S.A.. "Monster:" In the California desert town of Red Valley, Detective Tang Tran investigates the disappearance of a Vietnamese high school student stu-dent following a brutal hate crime -but as the case unfolds, he discovers that nobody is completely inno-cent...not inno-cent...not even himself. Kieran and Michele Mulroney (co-writersco-directors),. U.S.A., i ; Please see Screenwriters C-5 Powderhour 0 ( Most Park City 1 1 V teens love to ski ) V . or ride! J A f And... -V Most Park Clty I rC7" ( teens Don't use alcohol or drugs! Go." Here a bungee was used to aid the performers as they bounded bound-ed across the stage. Sheer elegance, nothing else could define it. Two figures reacting react-ing to one another on stage, one flying through the air, the other moving gracefully here and there in full dance motion. As each trades off on the bungee, a relationship rela-tionship between the two characters charac-ters is obvious, each movement reacting to another force. 'lliese are just a few of the acts that made a mark. Every performance perform-ance made impact with an interesting interest-ing element being added to each. "The Visitor," played by Julie Choquette, moves the program along, acting as a guide to the audience audi-ence and a person intrigued by what she witnesses. "Echos" has now moved on. If this opportunity was missed, people peo-ple better hope the Park City Performing Arts Foundation has the heart to bring it back. It is an experience not to be missed. For more information about Les Gens d'R, visit www.lesgensdr.com. Next show: The Bacon Brothers will perform at The George S. and Dolores Dore Iiccles Center for the Perfrrmin Arts, 1750 Kearns Blvd. in Park City Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $15 -$50, children 12 and under are half price. Tickets are $5 in the C section for Summit County students (K12). Please call 655-3114 for tickets and information. Trio mas Arvid Cellar Selections llxjcated in the Upper Level -of Trolley Square" A SaltLake City . - Open 7 days a week 801.485.4999 www.hiddensplerjdor.com. t , jnr ' i ii it One FREEjjjnch Entree- with the purchase $MAg Peer S;yf b&t St i f a sts Seivlniunchf rl. Sdt, & 5un 11:30-2Opm (thfdigh out thddsralfe J" Ski Season) M n't he Ciitft'if d ft-fns''Tr-r? 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