Palm Beach Dramaworks takes its motto, “Theater to think about,” seriously, as seen in its current mainstage production, The History Boys. But it also likes to slip in some entertaining education in its ancillary programs, like Dramalogue, a series of live interviews, lectures and roundtable discussions that introduces the audience to some of the behind-the-scene artists who … [Read more...]
Paul Taylor at Duncan: The renegade still astonishes
By Tara Mitton Catao It was only a short 13 months ago that the Paul Taylor Dance Company was here at the Duncan Theatre performing the iconic modern dance choreographer’s trademark athletic dances. They were revving up for a major season in New York at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater. During the three-week season, a vast variety of programs were to showcase Taylor’s … [Read more...]
Paul Taylor show competent but earthbound
By Tara Mitton Catao The Paul Taylor Company returned to the Duncan Theatre in Lake Worth on Friday night, presenting three works that encompassed the range and variety of the great master choreographer who founded the troupe. From dark to light, from humorous interpretation to pure dance movement, the program was drawn from Taylor’s repertory of the 139 dances he has created … [Read more...]
Paul Simon survey entertaining, moving
By Dale King Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon creates message melodies for all seasons — and has done so for a half-century, either in concert with partner Art Garfunkel or on his own. He has perfected an array of musical genres — folk, rock ’n’ roll, reggae, gospel and African chorale — and his lyrics paint poignant word pictures. Florida Theatre Productions Inc. pays … [Read more...]
Paul Taylor Company masterful in Duncan show
The Paul Taylor Dance Company graced the stage of the Duncan Theatre on Friday night, presenting three works from one of the nation’s best and most prolific choreographer. Fortunately for us, the company was able to fill in for the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, which was unable to make it here for the Duncan Theatre’s 25th anniversary season. Paul Taylor (b. 1930) has choreographed … [Read more...]