My overall impression
Amica Hunter and David Cantor make for a must-see theatrical and circus clowning duo. Having studied clowning, it is refreshing to see traditional clowning techniques mixed with mime, acrobatics, and pure entertainment – not to mention the most inventive uses of balloons I’ve ever seen.
The theme of aviation is wonderfully explored as Beau (Cantor) tosses the nimble Aero (Hunter) around. Balloons are used throughout – popping, flying, turning into puppets, and the finale with the “dance of the balloon” (that’s what I’m calling it) is hysterical and beautiful.
If we weren’t laughing we were stunned with awe. There is still some sharpening and refining that could be done with this piece. I’d also love to see (or hear) better use of sound/music. I had so many ideas pop through my head and that is due to their impressive use of imagination. I’ve mentioned it before, but if I see a show and it starts getting my creative juices flowing then I find that really exciting.
I always feel a bit sorry for out-of-towners and first time fringers because they have the hardest time getting audiences. So please grab the family or friends or random people on the street and go see this dynamic duo – you’ll certainly be charmed. I do hope they come back and share their artistry with us again next year.
