What I liked
Great music, fun use of costumes and props, audience participation
What I didn't like
The theater appears to have had technical issues. I’ve seen this show twice, and the tech response in the second show was much improved from that in the first, but it still has more tightening up to do.
My overall impression
Musician Eve Elliot has put together a wonderful show – equal parts informative and entertaining, for both the layperson and the aficionado alike. Her subject—American piano music from the turn of the 20th century—lends itself particularly well to this, as restoring its historical context means shining a light on saucy social scenes populated by a colorful cast of characters.
Eve’s narrative treats her subject in a comedic yet dignified manner. She demonstrates an abundant admiration and respect for the original purveyors of this art form. Her narrative highlights how these artists were indeed heroic characters – larger than life individuals who traversed the highs and lows of their milieu, leaving rip-roaring music in their wake.
Eve is a great pianist, which makes any concert of hers worth attending. Syncopated Debauchery goes above and beyond that by also featuring her many other capabilities as a performer. She delights her audience with impressions, comedic bits, dancing, and of course her piano artistry … all to bring us into the musical world she loves. I would recommend Syncopated Debauchery to anyone interested in good music, a good story, or just a plain old good time.
