Focus On: Patrick's Cabaret

'Elements In Translation' Cast Photo* 1.28.11

January 27th through the 29th I performed at Patrick's Cabaret in the variety showcase called, "Elements In Translation." This was my second appearance at Patrick's after having had a wonderful show there in November of 2010 at the "Brushstrokes" cabaret. This show was bursting with energy and talent coming from all styles of performance. There were break dancers, slam poets, singers, aerialists and contemporary dance pieces. The whole show was curated by Arturo Miles, the program director at the cabaret.

I opened the show each night with my newest song, Initiatrix. A friend of mine edited some scenes from Metropolis to play on the wall while I played the song, adding so much to the power of the performance. I wish I could have taken credit for the video since everyone was so impressed with it. The stage was lit with blue lights and a touch of spotlight, adding the right mystique to the opening.

The tech assistance at Patrick's is every artists dream. Nate, who runs the lights, sound and general tech all over the building is attentive and even takes notes for all your light changes. Playing in a theater has it's advantages and that's surely one of them. Being able to have the lights just right, or change at an important part of the performance can accentuate the whole show and just set the night on fire. Every one looked great and was wonderfully showcased by the atmosphere that so many worked so hard to create.

See, at Patrick's there's a sense of community and artistry you just don't get at a regular club or bar. There's a group effort to be respectful of each others time on stage, to congratulate each other and help each other out if need be. It's the kind of place you want to help put out chairs before you get your make-up on, believe me I did!


*Cast Members:
Erik Stoeckler- Music
Khary Jackson- Slam Poetry
Gazillion- Music
Maria Juranic- Short Film
Collective Dance Company- Hip-Hop Dance
Arturo Miles- Hip-Hop/Vogue/Waacking Dance
Haus of Jon-Mark- Vogue Dance
Jenna Washnieski- Belly Dance
Obtuse Crew- Hip-Hop Dance
Arturo Miles- Modern Dance/Mixed Media
Cade Holmseth- Aerial
Alisa Paris- Music/Hip-Hop Dance
Abby Yosch- Jazz Dance
Guante- Rap
Meta Def- Spoken Word
B-Boy J-Sun- Breakdancing
Ficshe/ Live Electronica
Elijah Chhum- Short Film