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hope given by a familial history (whose
ancestral voices guide him through the transition from life to life renewed).
Rousseves' view of the hereafter is expect-
edly somewhat unusual, more reminiscent
of a suburban barbecue than of harps and
present the 1990 work Colored Children Flyin"
By. Even though this work is about
Rousseve's grandmother, it is certainly oddly
autobiographical — Rousseve laughingly
recounts, "I'm the only person I know that
has become my own grandmother."
Through her, Rousseve conveys his own
experiences growing up south of the Mason-
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ethereal clouds. Much of the action and
wording is carried by Rousseve alone and his
powerful delivery brings childhood scenes to
life. Anna Kisselgoff, dance critic for the
New York Times calls REALITY "Shattering
dance theater, full of fearless physicality
wilh music exquisitely integrated into the
stage action — this show packs an authentically emotional whalop.."
Simplicity helps to distill the message of
REALITY to its essence. Rousseve's script
that accompanies the movement (or does the
movement accompany the script?) will not
win any literary prizes, but suffers no
diminution from ils brevity Rather than rely
on design or effects for impact, Whispers of
Angels depends on the direct heart to heart
connection of creator and audience.
Costumes (and the complete lack of them)
and sets provide the audience with mere reference points, leaving each of us to fill in our
own specifics of time, place, and event.
In addition to Whispers creator/choreographer and his seven dancer/performers will
Dixon line. This is not some polite retelling
of a kindly black sage, but a brutal true-life
depiction of a difnculi life during a difficult
time. Colored Children Flyin' By examines several experiences of an elderly Creole
woman, Thelma Arceneaux, and juxtaposes
them with those of contemporary urban
America. With musical accompaniment as
classically sublime as Saint-Saens' The Swan
and as radical as 'Public Enemy,' Colored
Children Flyin' By portrays both beauty and
brutality.
David Rousseve and his company have
received worldwide acclaim for their accessible, yet innovative approach to dance/theater. Audiences from Birmingham to Brazil
have applauded his experimental style, one
that enables us to explore emotional situations, and confront aspects of our own
REALITY — elements we examine far too
infrequendy.
For tickets to David Rousseve/REALITY
are available by calling 227-ARTS or 1-800-
227-ARTS.
Happy
Easter
from
The
Houston
Vcicc
It's time once again to celebrate the inaugural event of the spring social season for
Houston's Gay & Lesbian Community. Yes,
if you're in the know and have consulted
your daily planner, then get prepared for the
annual Bunnies on the Bayou Party.
As always, the event is set for Easter
Sunday, March 30 from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. at
Fish Plaza at Wortham Center, amidst the
stunning skyline of downtown Houston.
This year's theme, "She's 18, and she's no
Dumb Bunny," celebraies commencement
ceremonies for Penny Rabbitte (our wicked,
yet glamorous mascot). She's graduating and
invites the community and her charitable
friends and relatives to her party in "hops" to
raise numerous graduation dollars for her
designated charities.
Bunnies on the Bayou, Inc. is a qualified
501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The organization encompasses a diverse group of
members that spend countless hours preparing and working towards the common goal
of raising funds for charities that support the
AIDS and Gay/Lesbian communities. The
group has been fortunate to make new
friends, raise money and, all the while, host
a spectacular party. The annual Easter event
originated 18 years ago on West Clay in
North Montrose as a small gathering and
quickly became a much sought-after invitation It has grown to over 2,400 attendees
raising over $20,000 last year alone. This
phenomenal growth is a result of the effort
given by the members and their "Heavenly
Hosts" who have passed away, but who were
an integral part of the growth of the event
and will always be remembered.
In 1997, the event promises to be the
greatest ever with expanded space al
Wortham Center's Fish Plaza and fabulous
decorations. Renowned Houston DJ, Jon
Sims, will be playing his Easter Sunday best
and everyone is encouraged to shake their
bunny tail. The scene, in the heart of downtown at 500 Texas Avenue, is sure to be the
first opportunity to showcase your flawless
body. Penny encourages all of her guests to
express their individuality by sporting the
most imaginative and creative Easter bonnet
in the spirit of her graduation.
Penny is requesting a minimum contribution of $15 to attend this year's event. Non -
cash donations will no Ionizer be accepted
for admittance. It's important to remember
that 100% of the contributions go to Penny's
selected charities. All of the expenses of the
party are paid for by hosts, sponsors and volunteers. A limited supply of commemorative
T-shirts will be available for purchase at the
door. If you're unable to attend this year's
event and would like to contribute to the
charities, you may send a check payable to
Bunnies on the Bayou, Inc. at P.O. Box
66832, Houston, Texas 77266.
Penny Rabbitte and her fellow Bunnies
are looking forward to hosting what will be
the best graduation party this year filled with
plenty of Big Baskets, Bulging Biceps,
Beautiful Butts, Bountiful Bankrolls,
Breathless Beauty, Bodacious Breasts and, of
course, Bitchin' Bonnets. Penny will accept
no excuses. Mark your calendar and she'll
see you downtown at the Wortham on
Easter Sunday.
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