The Curve at the Orlando International Fringe Festival features, Genie Carter, a San Francisco bases circus performer. She used simple projections to note the sections of the show such as the prologue.
As a child she entered a Chinese acrobatics class and fell in love. One of the masters however warned her that the curve of her back would hold her back. That didn’t stop her from wanting to become a seasoned acrobat.
She compared the practice to classic gymnastics. She did a classic gymnastic tumble with the typical arching beginning and end poses. With the new practice the tumble was similar but with jazz and so much more flair.
The show is a mix of so many elements, like mockumentary style advertisements, sock puppets, and most important an intimate view into her journey as an artist. I loved when she realized that she had spent so much of her career hoping for someone to pluck her out of obscurity to fit her into their project. When she realized she could create her own projects she blossomed. Even if a number doesn’t quite work out as rehearsed, if you take a big bow, the audience will love you for the effort. Any flaws make the performer all the more appealing. I give the show 4 cartwheels.
The Curve is in the Blue Venue in the Orlando Shakes. It is rated for all ages with a run time of 60 minutes. Tickets are $15.
One showtime remains…
Saturday May 25, 3:05pm