Drumstruck
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Drumstruck, billed as the world's first interactive drum theater experience,[1] is an interactive play created by South African entrepreneur Warren Lieberman. The play is based on the corporate team building performance group Drum Cafe which brought together companies through playing the djembe[2] Drumstuck originated in South Africa, it toured China, Australia and Japan before coming to New York City in 2005.[3]
Drumstruck played 40 previews and 607 regular shows from May 2005 to November 2006[4] to sold out audiences at Dodger Stages. It took its audiences on a journey through South Africa through drums, gumboot dancing, zulu dancing and song.[5] Each audience member was provided with their own djembe and played and sang along with the show,[6] representing the sharing of music present in African music.[7] The show also featured eleven South African performers dressed in traditional clothing including: Tiny Modise, Africa Djane, Ayanda, Sebone Rangata, Enoch Mahlangu, Richard Carter, Molutsi Mogami, Ronald Medupe, Nomvula Gerashe, Sponch Mogapi, Simon Letsoela and one American performer LeeAnet Noble.
[edit] References
- ^ Allison Keyes (2005-05-18). 'Drumstruck' Showcases South African Musicians. NPR. Retrieved on 2008-05-28.
- ^ Grode, Eric. "DIRECTIONS; Drumming For Fun And Profit", New York Times, 2005-05-15.
- ^ Drumstuck Comes to Dodger Stages Beginning May 12. Broadway World (2005-04-29). Retrieved on 2008-05-28.
- ^ Zachary Pincus-Roth (2006-11-10). Drumstruck to Close Nov. 12. Playbill. Retrieved on 2008-05-28.
- ^ Lawrence Van Gelder (2005-06-18). Where the Crowd Plays, Too. The New York Times. Retrieved on 2008-05-28.
- ^ DRUMSTRUCK Featured on NPR Friday, 5/13. Broadway World (2005-05-12). Retrieved on 2008-05-28.
- ^ Robert Dominguez (2005-06-15). DRUM ONE,DRUM ALL!. A Musical out of Africa Turns Theatergoing into a Hands-on Experience. Daily News. Retrieved on 2008-05-28.
