STOMP your way to Gammage on the Phoenix light rail
Posted on 06. May, 2009 by Tony Arranaga in Uncategorized
I normally DO NOT like to post without pictures, but this was so amazingly cool I have to blog SOMETHING.
My friend Tonia invited me to go see STOMP Tuesday night at ASU Gammage. I heard of the performance and kind of knew what to expect, but I’ve never seen any clips or pictures of the crew in action.
Just a little background: STOMP is a production out of the U.K. where performers use ordinary items one might find in the trash to create rhythmic beats and a visual spectacle that will have you stomping for more. You can read a detailed description about the show here.
First, the theater has great acoustics! I have never been to Gammage before and I was impressed. From the Mill Avenue light rail station, it’s about a 10 minute walk south on Mill Avenue. The theater sits on the east side of the street.
The cast had this retro hip 80′s dance look about them – I loved the female dancer with the pink armband and the gymnast guy!
The set had the feel of a garbage dump or sewer depending on the lighting. I know you’re probably thinking “eww!” – but trust me..it works!!! The cast used everything from paint cans, to broom sticks, to steel drums as stilts – anything in a garage or home that makes sound. Some of the cast members even brought out the kitchen sink AND the dishwater. 
Those who saw the performance know what I’m talking about – I won’t give away this surprise nugget in the show.
The performance runs an hour and a half with NO intermission and you should get there on time. There is a 12 minute “hold” at the beginning of the show.
Not only is the cast making music with trash, but the show has so much energy I turned to Tonia half way through and asked “I want to know what they eat during the day” - they must have the caloric intake of an Olympic swimmer to put on a performance with non stop movement.
If you have any pictures from last night, I would love to share them on this post! Email me - tony <at> lightrailblogger <dot> com.
For more information on Gammage and STOMP or any future performance click here.
4 Responses to “STOMP your way to Gammage on the Phoenix light rail”
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ToniaMBartz
06. May, 2009
Yay! I’m so glad you had a blast!
This is a must see show, even if you’ve seen it before!
Matthew Petro
08. May, 2009
Glad you liked the show! Also, thanks for blogging about how easy it is to get to Gammage on light rail. I think a lot of people think about using the rail to get to sporting events, but not as many consider getting to a theater show on it.
One other thing to mention is that the city of Tempe has a free local shuttle called FLASH, which primarily serves the ASU campus. FLASH buses run every 5-10 minutes and part of the route runs down Mill from the Mill/3rd St. station to Gammage. That should make it even easier for people who want to take light rail to Gammage, but want to avoid the 10 minute walk.
Tony
11. May, 2009
Good advice! Thanks MP!
Tony
11. May, 2009
I also forgot to mention that TB and I went to Macayo’s in Tempe. Good margs!!! Thanks for the tickets, TB!