Brooklyn-based dance group Company XIV presents the world premiere of “The Judgment of Paris,” an erotically charged show with a unique fusion of dance, theater and music, choreographed and directed by Austin McCormick.
Performances run through May 31 in a limited engagement at 303 Bond Street, between Union and Sackett streets in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. The show plays Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20; $15 for students.
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Inspired by the Greek myth “The Judgment of Paris,” in which the first ever beauty contest occurred, and informed by the stage directions of the Baroque opera, “The Judgment of Paris,” by John Weaver, Company XIV tells an epic story of lust, love, and tragedy, illustrating the events that lead to Paris’ fateful decision to award Aphrodite the golden apple in exchange for Helen of Troy.
This decision launched the Trojan War, resulting in years of blood shed and catastrophe. “The Judgment of Paris” explores archetypes prevalent in Greek literature, tracing them through history, equating Helen of Troy (the first blonde bombshell) to other blondes throughout time…Marilyn, Marlene, Brigitte Bardot, etc.
Humorous interludes, supplied by Offenbach’s comic opera La Belle Helene, tantalize throughout the evening. Equal parts classical, contemporary, historical, and pop art, “The Judgment of Paris” defies easy categorization.
The show includes music by Marlene Dietrich, Arvo Part, Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Antonio Vivaldi and Jacques Offenbach. The show contains mature content; no one under 16 will be admitted.
