kid lightning
Oct 18 - 19 | 2024
SHOW DATES|TIMES
Oct 18 @ 7:30pm
Oct 19 @ 2pm & 7:30pm
Kid Lightning PLAYBILL:
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“KID LIGHTNING, THE NEWEST WORK FROM LED WAS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. A CREATIVE TRIUMPH THAT I HOPE OTHER AUDIENCES GET TO EXPERIENCE. INCREDIBLY BRAVE AND ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS.” -Siolo Thompson, Psychopomp Projects, Seattle
“...AN EXPLOSION OF COLOR, TEXTURE, WILD CHARACTERS, FANTASTIC FLASHY LIGHTING, AND PHENOMENAL DANCING…” - Jamuna Chiarini, Oregon ArtsWatch, Portland
about the show
Layered with humor, an electrifying score, and dazzling contemporary choreography, Kid Lightning tells the story of a group of talented contestants on a popular game show vying to be crowned the next “Kid Lightning.” These individuals push their limits to claim fame and enter the intoxicating arena of celebrity, only to discover it is more than they bargained for. Equal parts awe-inspiring spectacle and intimate introspection, it contrasts the candy-coated superficialities of pop music and fame with more complex realities found underneath the surface.
This completely original performance is both timeless and timely: a tale woven through human history but also one that is especially relevant today. Kid Lightning reimagines what a theatrical experience can look like through a stylized stage design that weaves narrative and a signature blend of dance, music, and film. Feedback received since the premiere proves that Kid Lightning hits a chord with modern audiences and emphasizes the importance of sharing this piece and its message. From Colleen Loverde, LED artist and rehearsal director, “This is the first dance show that I’ve been a part of in which the audience reacted & responded immediately, viscerally, openly, honestly, vocally… I truly believe this needs to be seen.” Ultimately, Kid Lightning tells a story both singular and universal: a reminder of our flawed nature, grace, and shared humanity. “I loved every minute,” says Jamuna Chiarini/Oregon Arts Watch.
Runtime: 95 minutes (includes a 15-minute intermission)
Cast & collaborators
CHOREOGRAPHED & DIRECTED by Lauren Edson
ORIGINAL SCORE by Andrew Stensaas
SCENIC/LIGHTING DESIGN by Michael Mazzola
VIDEO DIRECTED by Kyle Morck
COSTUME DESIGN by Robin Holsinger
PERFORMED by Brett Perry, Colleen Loverde, Franco Nieto, Cassidy Fulmer, Emma Lalor, Tony Carnell, Elise Gonsalves
ABOUT THE COMPANY
LED is an award-winning arts organization that weaves signature contemporary choreography, original musical compositions, and elements of film into thought-provoking narratives and inspiring stories that are redefining the boundaries of performing arts. With a namesake that sparks groundbreaking innovations, LED serves as a playground for artistic expression: a cultural and creative center, a dance company, a musical project, a film studio.
Founded in 2015 and proudly based in Boise, Idaho, LED is shaped by the artistic vision of husband-and-wife co-founders, Lauren Edson and Andrew Stensaas. Lauren and Andrew are intimately involved in the creative production of each artistic work, building each piece from the ground up, and relying on a network of extremely talented artists, dancers, musicians, designers, and technicians to bring each creative experience to life.
Recently named by Dance Magazine as “25 to Watch” for 2020 and described by the Seattle Times as “a feat of pyrotechnics and an important addition to the arts scene in the Northwest," LED's performances have wowed sold-out audiences all over the country and their unique approach to art making is helping put Boise on the map as a cultural hub.
Kid Lightning is presented as part of our 2024|2025 Season
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