I have to be honest. When I first read that Faustin Linyekula was to turn On the Boards into an African  “social club and soukous party," the first image that came to mind was Disney World’s international village. I pictured a faux African nightclub where vacationer’s were encouraged to dance and spend money. Upon arrival I found the stage had indeed been transformed and the audience was encouraged to dance and spend money.

Here's a press review of the Geography show: "Get Out This Weekend: Geography at OtB" on Seattlest

Scott/Powell Performance’s new work, Geography, is about our global landscape. It is about the human erosion to the global ecology. It is about humanity limiting itself, crowding itself, damaging itself. It is about the perilous obstacles that lie just beyond the fragile confines of the body. It is about drowning Polar Bears. I know this because I was told this on OtB’s website. And, while I appreciate knowing the source subject for this engaging and exhausting effort, it isn’t immediately evident in the viewing, although that doesn't detract from it's strength.

I’m just home for an evening at  “On The Boards, ” where I saw a highly anticipated show, Geography by Scott/Powell Performance. I was first introduced to the group’s work last Valentine’s Day at  “Ten Tiny Valentine’s Dances, ” where I thought Powell’s well-crafted score perfectly accompanied Scott’s duet. Tonight, I was also anxious for more exposure to Robert Campbell video design, who’s work I first saw at The Henry Art Gallery/ 911 Media’s New Works Laboratory Piece with Yuki Nakamura.