Beau & Aero

dance & physical theatre · a little bit off · Ages 4+ · United States

family friendly world premiere
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ENCI BOX certified reviewer June 24, 2014
Fantastic for ages 0-100 and beyond! Playtime of my 2 1/2 year old was inspired after this performance. My son was rolling his ping-pong ball with the paddle over his body. He tried to roll a little car onto his hands and over his arms. He wanted to play music with a broken balloon. These are just a few examples of his playtime a day after the show, which is not just amazing but I believe that any good kids show should provide this kind of positive, thoughtful, and playful inspiration to all it's viewers. The performance of Beau & Aero was solid, with lots of laughter for little ones and adults alike. This sow is a must see! ... full review
ASHLEY STEED certified reviewer June 17, 2014
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... full review
FREDERIK SISA certified reviewer June 18, 2014
Do you want to know the secret of flight? Here: If you want to fly, you don’t need to close your eyes, madly flap your arms, and wish really hard only to inevitably be disappointed that your feet remained firmly grounded. Instead, go see Beau & Aero, a flight of fancy whose inspired silliness will lift you up with laughter.... full review