While the world is more connected than ever, barriers can make it difficult to find commonality. Distance can be shortened in an instant, but words create stopping points, pitfalls, or even confusion. As STOMP reaches 30 years on the stage, the rhythm created through musical creativity continues to mesmerize audiences.
From Broadway to theaters across the globe, STOMP has brought a combination of music and dance to a wide audience. While a word is never uttered on stage, the experience does not need a narrative. Instead, it is the uniqueness of the moment that creates a sense of community in the theater.
For those unfamiliar with the show, the performers create beats, rhythm, and a cacophony of sounds with every day objects. From the sweeping of a broom to the crashing of a garbage lid, each action comes with intention. Crescendos followed by silence and hushed tones building to an exclamation, the audience is engaged from the moment the theater lights go down…