Stomp

We saw the show Stomp last night at Butler University.  Tickets were $20 each in the nosebleed section which was fine, as you really didn't need to see the expressions of the performers to get the idea behind the show.  The show is built around percussion and dance.  They use anything to make noise, brooms (they broke at least six broom sticks), match boxes, drinking cups/straws from fast food joints, water cooler bottles, kitchen sinks with water, etc.   At one point the performers are suspended on a tether and they swing back and forth to bang on various lids, cans, etc.   Another neat moment was when they used differing lengths of foam tubing and created a rhythmic almost sneaky tune. http://www.stomponline.com/interact.php 

My favorite scene was when the stage was completely quiet and dark, and all eight performers came out and created a tune with cigarette lighters.  So cool and quiet.  Ben's favorite part was when the performers came out of character and improv'd a bit.  They did not speak at all during the show, yet a toddler yelled out at one point, and the drummer mimicked the kid without hesitation-almost scaring us.