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Article: Attack Theatre triumphs with trio of premieres
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- February 5, 2008
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The creativity of Attack Theatre was exhilarating to experience
Friday night at the New Hazlett Theater in the North Side, in three
riveting premieres, each in a different style, and the welcome
return of a repertory piece.
The atmosphere was thick at the start of the show -- literally,
with stage fog -- as Attack Theatre presented "The Lady from Arles,"
inspired by the fun the dancers had performing to Georges Bizet's
music for "Carmen" and "L'Arlesienne" at the Pittsburgh Symphony
Holiday Pops.
Narrator Cecile Desandre's tasty French accent set up the story
of the lady who is unfaithful to her lover, who takes it badly and
commits suicide, to her ineradicable regret. Large umbrellas were ...