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Salty Sprinklers Urban Myth Theatre of Youth Museum Forecourt, season closed Salty Sprinklers is a contemporary and abstract exploration of salinity, the Australian terrain and the attitude of urban society towards it. The ensemble of eleven use movement, sound, light shadow and little speech not to present solutions to the problems or even raise questions about salinity but rather confront the audience with a powerful sense of detachment. Set in front of a white backdrop with stairs climbing to a balcony above and odd piles of salt, the cast dressed in just white tanks and denim jeans moved through the space very naturally but very deliberately, falling in and out of straight lines and random patterns. Like their movement, the actors changed from moments of total disconnection to moments of being completely animated. While together the eleven performers created an intense eerie yet quirky atmosphere, they each possessed their own character, some outgoing and boisterous, others quiet and strangely withdrawn and others serious and straightforward. The plain white backdrop was given depth by ongoing video projections of water, salt and city images consistent with the effective minimalist nature of the entire piece. There's no doubt that the main themes throughout the whole performance were clear however there were moments I felt lost in some of the minor intricacies. Aside from at times seeming too multi-layered, 'Salty Sprinklers' was a highly engaging piece; the sound, light, action and concept made for a confronting, aesthetically innovative performance. |
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