Gold Dust
by Caitlin Murphy
The season’s first snowfall was serendipitous yesterday, at least for one local theatre opening. Satrangi, written, directed, choreographed and performed by Deepali Lindblom, implores Montrealers to come in from the cold and move toward the light: “7 Stories of Light” in fact. And though the show offers a bright, cozy atmosphere and some delightful Indian dance, all that glitters isn’t quite gold.
The production quickly serves up several visual treats: the set, created by Claire Renaud and Charlotte Hoffman, is compelling in its simplicity: colourful sheaths of fabric are elegantly draped, and strings of twinkly lights gracefully hung to create a highly inviting proscenium in the Bain St. Michel. Alycia O’Keefe’s lighting design is inspired and evocative; and the many shiny, flowing, adorned costumes (changed often) create kaleidoscopic effects.
