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SF BAY GUARDIAN, SF (continued)
How do geologists gather their data? Apparently by sending out sound waves
and listening to the response. Digging illustrates that concept with a juggler
whose multiple balls activate sound wave images across a map of the Bay Area
as seen from space, dotted with blank spaces that are gradually filled in.
With two funnels attached to her head, Lomask plays a scientist who literally
picks up some of the balls with her "ears." It makes for a cartoonish
image that would work better with really good juggling.
Digging ends with a company performance of maculele (credited to Chicote),
the Brazilian stick or torch dance. Fire dance is one of Capacitor's trademarks,
but this one feels a little cautious. Still, even if it were more energetic,
it certainly couldn't compete with the heat of the background's exploding
volcanoes.
A commitment to connecting science and technology with art has propelled Capacitor
to investigate challenging subject matter. The resulting work is highly imagistic,
sometimes a little too static, and, perhaps, a tad naïve in establishing
relationships. But this is also dance theater that is fresh, original food
for the mind, as well as the heart. (Rita Felciano)
