Show Group Stomps on Traditional Instruments By Candice Waddell Contributing Editor STOMP is the international percussion percussion percussion per per- sensation that uses anything but traditional percussion ments On national tour STOMP creates creates creates cre cre- ates one of the most interesting and unique stage shows to hit theaters Instead of beating one orr normal drums and cymbals STOMP performers performers performers per per- formers use everyday household objects to create sound In a typical performance the STOMP cast may mayuse mayuse mayuse use 20 brooms 8 sized fist-sized chunks of chalk 6 ace bandages and 30 pounds of sand The performers make a rhythm out of anything they can get their hands on said Luke Cresswell founder Co-founder and Director of STOMP It is hard to imagine how stiff- stiff bristle brooms and lighters can create an orchestra however STOMP has no problem packing in a crowd Their audience ranges anywhere anywhere anywhere any any- where from children to grandparents and also includes celebrities such as Michael Jackson and Dolly Parton STOMP has made many television television television sion appearances on shows such as the Late Show With David Letterman and Mr Rogers Neighborhood Currently Stomp is visiting over 50 cities nationwide and performing at New Yorks York's Theater STOMPs STOMP's popularity grew with their short film debut Brooms shown at the 1996 SUfi Sundance dance Film Festival Check out their web site at http |