“Into the sun” began its Kansas tour in Garden City, and finishes with a shining performance at the Folly Theatre in Kansas City. Libby Hanssen reviewed the show for the Kansas City Star.
Hanssen wrote:
“This was also the world premiere of “Into the Sun,” written by Gabriel Medina. Although (Jake) Nelson spoke most of the text, accompanied by strings and piano, Medina set to music the encouraging words of the sun, emphasizing the work’s emotional high point, yet maintaining the conversational lilt.
The poem complete, Nelson and the dancers turned away, settling down as though in contemplation, while (Colin) Stokes and (Kristin) Doering played a dusky epilogue of Philip Lasser’s “Vocalise,” the final chords on a black stage.
The entire work was a seamless, expressive response. It was, undoubtedly, a thorough fusion of art forms and a compelling initial presentation.”
The tour began in Garden City on Tuesday, September 2, then moved on to Lawrence Thursday, before finishing at the Folly.
