Trey McIntyre Project

Yesterday, I watched the Trey McIntyre Project perform at the Luckman Center. Just as a side note for anyone interested in seeing them, McIntyre has got to be one of the most clever choreographers I have seen in a really, really long time. He expertly plays with the idea of action versus inaction while inserting bits of unexpected movement humor.
The concert was composed of three medium-length pieces. One piece, titled Leatherwing Bat, explores the relationship dynamics within a small family of three. The dancers were separated into two groups, one being the actual family, the other group acting as background dancers. The lighting designer chose to light the groups separately, further exaggerating the divide between the two groups. When the family stood center stage, the designer used blue toned, fresnel lights at a high percentage. The dancers further away from the audience were then given dimmer, more neutral colored lights. The contrast between the two groups helped clarify their roles in the piece; it helped exaggerate/enhance the ideas at hand.