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Show culture 02.01.2010 MOVE executes a notso-generic performance ANDREA LINDGREN Asst. Culture editor Al MITTON/UVUReview The improbable love between Bobby Strong and Hope Cladwell was doomed from the moment it began. URINETOWN from • B1 eloped among the subdued majority and it was clear a revolution would soon be underway. "What if the law is wrong, Ms. Penny wise? What if all this is wrong?" said Bobby Strong, the insurgent who overthrew Public Amenity Number Nine and declared peeing a natural right of all free people. Thereafter a turbulent love develops between Hope Caldwell, played by Kelley Coombs, and Bobby Strong, played by Chase Ramsey, after they are convinced that their hearts have led them to each other. The performance appealed to more than the politically malcontent with unanticipated hilarity throughout every scene. From the lyrics to the dialogue, the costuming to the minimal changes in set, everything evoked laughter from the audience. When Bobby is apprehended by police and taken to Urinetown, it is little surprise to find out that it doesn't actually exist and they just throw dissenters off of the rooftop of UGC. Little Sally, played by Kelsey Kendall, informs the rebels-in-hiding of Bobby's last words in an uproarious musical number titled, "Tell Her I Love Her" during which Bobby's flattened remains reappear onstage and contribute to the rendition. Incensed at her father's betrayal and widespread injustice, Hope rouses the repressed people of the city and leads a revolt against her father, ultimately sending him to Urinetown. With good intentions in their hearts'but unsustainable plans, the people secured for themselves the right to pee for free, but they soon ran out of water and perished. • The final scene made their fate clear when they all lay motionless on the „ ground and those previously exiled to Urinetown enter wearing toilet paper robes and toilet seat halos. Not the typical musical, but one definitely worth seeing, "Urinetown" offers entertainment and a thought provoking analysis of our modern economic system. The UVU theater department absolutely brought its own originality to the production. The singing was passionate, the dancing hysterical and the acting brilliant. For those who did not get the opportunity to see this excellent performance, make sure to catch their next show, they won't disappoint. Many dance performances are so generic, that when recounting the event it is difficult for audience members to recall what they've seen. This was absolutely not the case for last week's performance by Vibe Productions at Covey Center for the Arts, called "MOVE." "MOVE" was an immensely exciting production, choreographed and performed by an amazingly talented group of artists, some as young as eight years old. Vibe, or Versatility in Body Expression, is a performing arts center that has been around since 2007 and is located in Lindon. While Vibe mostly trains young dancers, it also provides the opportunity for professionals to teach and perform, which helps them maintain their training for competition. There are some big names associated with Vibe, such as Mark Ballas, Derek Hough and Chelsie Hightower, all of whom were on "Dancing with the wwStars" as well as Al MITTON/UVUReview Photos by Al MITTON/UVL Dancers from Vibe Performing Arts Center in a grippng production called MOVE. Thayne Jasperson who was Their wide range of training on "So You Think You Can obviously aided them in Dance." In last week's per- seamlessly pulling off the formance they intoxicated intricate choreography. the entire audience with The audience was blown their incredible talent. away by each number, and it only got better as the eve"MOVE" also featured ning progressed. The gem many inspirational pieces of the evening was when choreographed by some the Vibe kids joined the big names in choreography number entitled, "Transincluding Rick Robinson, formers." The audience Kellie Messerly and Alan Salazar, who are also artis- . hypnotically watched, unable to pull their eyes away tic directors at Vibe. as these young kids dis"They are all very played remarkable expertise original, and they have big with every move. imaginations. If they think it up the kids can usually The emotions changed pull it off. They are very throughout the evening as creative individuals," said the dancers moved flawNatalie Keys, lessly from one piece to office mannext, keeping the audience ager, instrucconstantly enthralled. Each tor at Vibe piece told a story that the and dancer in audience was able to con"MOVE." nect with. 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