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<\/a>Diavolo in action. Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n
To that end, I got up at the crack of dawn the other day to see one of their shows, the Diavolo acrobatic group, which turned-out to start at\u202611AM! (That is honestly the crack of dawn for me.) It was so special to see a stage show in the morning, so I\u2019m glad I did it.<\/p>\n
I first saw Diavolo on America\u2019s Got Talent<\/em> in 2017. It was a grand scale work, featuring a giant halfmoon-shaped structure that the dozens of performers jumped on and off in amazing choreography, so that\u2019s what I was expecting here. And I could not imagine how they were going to do such a grandiose piece on such an intimate stage.<\/p>\n However, in this show at Sierra Madre Playhouse, there was a cast of only four with one \u201chost\u201d who explained it all as we went along. And they worked with doors, ladders, and an ottoman. Just as I wrote a note that this was \u201cmore of an educational presentation,\u201d the host mentioned that what we were seeing was part of the company\u2019s \u201ceducational program.\u201d I love getting it right!<\/p>\n I did not know that distinction beforehand, or I honestly would have sat this one out. So I have to admit that my friend, Nina2, and I were not enthralled<\/em> by what we were seeing, (as I was upon viewing them on AGT<\/em>,) but we did appreciate<\/em> it, anyway. It was great to see physical artists so up-close. We don\u2019t get that opportunity in bigger venues.<\/p>\n If this<\/em> quintet of talent is any indication, (which I know it is,) the Diavolo company is populated with daredevils. And the ones we saw all seem like good kids on top of that, which was good to witness.<\/p>\n An audience member on the ladder, about to do a trust fall with the troupe. Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Speaking of kids, Nina2 said this is a fun show for children. There were several in the audience, and we didn\u2019t hear any restlessness from them, (nor from anyone<\/em>,) in the hour-long presentation. One boy even got to be among the half dozen audience members who were brought on stage to learn \u201ctrust falls.\u201d (Perhaps that one bit is why the production is entitled \u201cTrust.\u201d)<\/p>\n The entire experience of attending a performance at the Sierra Madre Playhouse is so peaceful and pleasant. Both Nina2 and I love that town! We walked around after the show and checked-out every eatery, and then wound-up on the patio of the biggest one for lunch. Feel free to copy our plan anytime.<\/p>\n For the most up-to-date info on all of Sierra Madre Playhouse\u2019s schedule: www.sierramadreplayhouse.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" DIAVOLO: TRUST AT SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE I think there is no easier theatre experience in all of Los Angeles than the Sierra Madre Playhouse! They have free parking, nice personnel, an interesting variety of very affordable offerings, and it\u2019s in an adorable little town. So I try to go there whenever I can. To that<\/p>\n<\/a>