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| The Zinzanni cast (photo Mike Hipple) |
When Sparks Fly
Through September 21, 2014
There is something electric going on at Teatro Zinzanni. Their
new show, When Sparks Fly, is fun and
fresh. It is definitely going to give a lift to those who have been to the
amazing spiegeltent before. In fact, it’s magic!
The theme feels a bit like fusion from Rocky Horror Picture
Show and Franken-lite. The Master (Voronin)
conjures up a love for himself while the rest of his ensemble find love
themselves. But first, as you get seated, The Accordion Player (Sergey
Krutikov) serenades you, sometimes with violinist Tom Dziekonski. They make
beautiful music together, and the sound is sent through the p.a. system, so you
can sit anywhere in the tent and hear them.
Of course, anyone who has never gone to any of their shows
will find themselves amazed and delighted. I’ve hoped that returnees could find
just as good a time, going for fourth or fifth times. This iteration does have
more of a surprising and delightful feel to it. Part of that is the inclusion
of illusions that are definitely top-notch skull scratchers.