Catch the Light Fantastic with this unique fun filled special effects show for the whole family. The Magic of black light comes to life when a young man while hanging out his laundry is suddenly pulled into a strange world of symphonic visualizations, a crazy nightclub and even a vibrant ‘underwater’ world complete with flying fish, a mermaid , a huge undulating amoeba and a giant shark. How will he return to reality? Could he be trapped in this phosphorescent dream world forever? You’ll be amazed at this surreality and puzzled as to how OMIMEO makes happen all that you think you see. The finale presents their award winning Ping Pong Matrix that might just have you floating in the air!!
OMIMEO Mime Theatre, in collaboration with the Blumenthal Performing Arts, has created an edgy new show specifically for the next generation of theater goers. With special guest artist, aerialist – acrobat Karl Baumann ‘VaudeVizual’ will be a late night, black light, eclectic cabaret unlike anything you’ve seen. A silent choir, the deliciously strange ‘Mime Zone’, a Robotic Box, a Ghost Pole and an aerial tour de force will create indelible images in your mind. In addition to a funky black light striptease, you’ll be amazed at the psychedelic symphony, the floating man, an underwater dream world and the award winning, mind blowing ‘Ping Pong Matrix’. Don’t miss this theatrical mash up of illusions, maskwork, vaudeville and comedy. Three shows only!
_____________________________________________
Founded by its Artistic Directors Hardin Minor and Eddie Williams in l978,
OMIMEO has been present on the Charlotte cultural scene through its participation
in a variety of annual events. As a long standing affiliate of
the Arts and Sciences Council, OMIMEO has supported the ASC”s annual
Fund Drive and the First Night Event during its ten year history.
OMIMEO has strong ties to the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte (1017
E. Morehead St.), having produced its one-of-a-kind theatrical performances
since its inception. Both Hardin and Eddie helped to reopen Spirit Square
in
1976 before joining forces to create OMIMEO. OMIMEO’s dedication
to the community is evidenced by its participation over the years in the
United Way campaigns, along with many church and family events. This gem
of a company has contributed to the education of our community’s
children via its ongoing commitment to its art form through workshops,
residences, and lecture demonstrations in CMS, the Public Library system,
UNCC, the Community School of the Arts, the Mint Museum of Art, the Afro-American
Cultural Center, and other private or cultural institutions.
As members of OMIMEO Mime Theatre, Hardin and Eddie have dedicated a portion
of their lives to maintaining the art form of mime through a series of
collaborations with such kindred organizations as the Charlotte Symphony
Orchestra, the Charlotte Youth Ballet, the Grey Seal Puppets, the Singing
Christmas Tree, and Charlotte Center City Partners.
Part of OMIMEO’ s unique contributions has been its willingness to
feature guest artists as part of each season’s show. Aerialist Meg
Elias, comedy juggler Sean Emery and the Fettucini Brothers, magician
Amy Arpan, Broadway and Cirque star, Kenny Raskin, spiritual jester Doug
Berky, Blacklight pioneers TRIPLEVISION (Skye Leith, Ted Shapiro, Alice
Farley), actors Duke Ernsberger, Mike Corrigan and James Dracy. The list
is long and strong.
Kudos
OMIMEO returns with its sold out award winning "Black Light Magic " show. The Metrolina Theater Association awarded OMIMEO "Best Director" in the "Special Event" Category 2007. OMIMEO also received a BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS Award in 2005 for their "PING PONG MATRIX" sketch that they will revive for this year's show.
For more information on our featured performers visit their web sites below:
Home | Entertainment | Performance | Education | Corporate | Omimeo | Fun House | Extras | Store
Copyright
2008 All rights reserved
Design and Development by PattersonDesign.
