ALT’s “HIGHER” Soars at the Contemporary Arts Center
HIGHER is a singular experience that is loud, fast-paced, and charismatic.
March 17, 2025
HIGHER is a singular experience that is loud, fast-paced, and charismatic.
“Mr. Parker” tells us the story of a middle-aged widower who is suddenly left to figure out how to live–and how to love–all over again after 30 years of partnered existence.
Audiences will be delighted over Don and Cosmo’s playful dancing, feel a spark as Don and Kathy’s romance unfolds, and laugh out loud at Lina’s over-the-top antics. Simply put, Singin’ in the Rain is a joy to watch.
This play explores the concept of loss and legacy–a worthy of consideration for anyone–but this focuses on a gay man after the lost of his spouse. Falcon does a great job delivering on Michael McKeever’s script.
“This is a very funny and faithful version of one of the best movie musicals ever made”
The Performances
All of the students do an excellent job at portraying their roles. The cast of Trifles really sells the circumstances and the coldness of both the Iowa farm where it takes place. They also sell the tension of both the murder and the gender politics on display.
Higher delivers on the promise of the modern rock musical; It touches the soul through harmony and beauty while bringing you face to face with uncomfortable slices of reality.
‘How do we wield power and who becomes subjugated under it? What does it mean to literally or metaphorically “murder” someone?’
If you love horror, psychological thrillers, and love to feel scared then this Macbeth is the show for you.
This “Macbeth” is definitely worth a watch if you are a fan of a disturbing sort of Kubrick-esque feel, a smart integration of theatre and media, or simply the text itself.
“Kimberly Akimbo” thrills audience members looking for a feel-good, comical performance. If you want to spend an evening with loved ones laughing and reminiscing on the good times in life, this is the show for you. Audiences, young and old, will love this production.
“Kimberly Akimbo” is a purely original show and a showcase of theatre as its own art form. It’s not trying to act like a movie.
Local 12’s Bob Herzog gives off a bit of a Jim Carrey vibe in his interpretation of the Cat which is fun and highly entertaining.
The story of The Cat in the Hat, originally written by Dr. Seuss and published in 1957, has a plot as simple as this: Two Children, Conrad and Sally (and their pet goldfish) are home alone on a rainy day while their mother is out.
Xavier’s Pippin is more than just a musical—it’s an exploration of human longing. It is, in every sense, a journey worth taking.
The role of King Henry is a difficult one; it demands of its actor the arrogant confidence of a soccer hooligan, and the guilt of someone asking the people they love to potentially die for them. Caleb Lindsey pulls off both sides.
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