- Kinetica Creative
Mark Ravenhill examines the unstable dynamics of friendship among a group of artists, following a terrible injury to the most successful member. Envy and hatred erupt as they collaborate to create a work inspired by their common experiences, revealing the darker aspects of their goals. The individuals discuss their fears and the extremes they will go to receive approval for their art. Director/Choreographer Katelyn Mestito-Dao uses physical theatre and dance movement to tell the story. Ravenhill addresses the fine line between creativity and damage through insightful conversations and eerie visuals, raising concerns about the true nature of connections among artists and the value of art. The script written with no specific characters and directions allow for every adaptation to be unique.
Though not a dance play, pool (no water) has lovely choreography and movement throughout. Young artists struggle with the vicissitudes of life — exchanging creative ideas and angst. Contemporary social issues are examined through art. Challenges are overcome. Out of negativity, sadness and confusion, there comes growth and discovery. The actors exude the passion of youth, art and discovery.
This was really well done, and the actors were great. A story that will stick with you. Would definitely recommend!
Saw it twice. Learned more after 2 visits. Deep emotional and challenging. Character growth was heartwarming.
First of all lighting was fantastic especially when they had the bon fire.
Acting was great! Someone made a comment about she healed fast, but if you’re listening to what the actors are saying you would know it took awhile for her to heal!! I was really impressed with the quality of the acting, stage props and the lighting.
Pool (No Water) is a painful, yet human performance that I absolutely adore. We all know a pool girl in our life, someone who just seems to be above everything everyone else had to go through, above everything *you* do. Many feel resentment towards their pool girls, fewer have the gall to act upon it. The show leaves all emotions bare, bringing the audience a twisted, yet all too familiar discomfort.
I didn’t know anything regarding the details performance going into it, and I was nothing less than amazed by the composition and acting done by the team. For those who love to confront the uncomfortable, I cannot recommend Pool (No Water) enough.
Fantastic show! The performers really put their hearts into it. Gets you to stop and think about whether we’re internally empathetic or if we subtly pray on people’s demise. Also deals with themes of delinquency and coming of age. Got a couple subtle jokes despite being largely serious, has great choreography, rhythm to the script, and admirably simple stage rearrangement. Highly recommend.
Very impressed by this show. The actors really drew you in emotionally and the rhythmic flow of the performance was mesmerizing. Well done!
While pool (no water) isn’t quite perfect, its amazing lighting design and choreography still delivers an amazing story about envy, guilt, and artistry. The production includes wordless scenes that are told through movement, acrobatics, lighting, and sound design, and these are the best segments of the work overall. There are moments in which the script feels clunky or awkward, and a mildly unsatisfactory ending, but the overall atmosphere of the work seeps into even these elements to create something with depth and substance. With a little more polish, the actors and creative team behind pool (no water) could make something even better, and perhaps even perfect.
I went to see Pool (no water) originally since i was interested – my friend is working in the back on this show as the stage manager, but we had to come out and support her show, it’s important to me. I also knew this was a show that had been performed before, so i knew they love it, so i was excited and curious to see this show. I also avoided the synopsis just to build my anticipation and go in blind.
Once the show began i was quickly blown away by the details and how intentional this show is. Every movement, breath, pause, prop, every single detail was thought out. The script has this interesting slam poetry-esc way of moving and bouncing from character to character.
Seeing the story unfold, not reading the summary it reminds you of real life, whether you have a “friend” who is just like the girl, or if you just have seen it from the outside, you know this story, you know that person can make you feel crazy. And you learn you strength over the time that girl isn’t looming over your life, just waiting to share her success and bring you down.
This show is incredible, the details, the choreography in the way they move and speak. The interesting story and premise! if you have the time to see it, please see it! This small team works incredibly hard, and you can see the love they have for this show. its unique, and one of my favourites ive seen at finge in recent memories!
Pool (No Water) has been one of my favourites so far! Incredible performances from all the actors and impressive directorial work seeing as the script contains no stage direction. Loved the story and its grim take on human nature at its core, the execution feeling especially unique with the director’s movement based interpretation of the show. Highly recommend!
I absolutely loved pool no water. The movement/blocking in the play helped to really liven up the play, and the acting was phenomenal. It had amazing lighting, such good storytelling, it was such a great show over all.
Love how pool (no water) uses choreography and movement to portray emotions. No matter what the age one can relate to the personal angst that the actors go through and even more interesting is how the director needs to create the stage directions and line distributions making this presentation different than ones I have seen previously.
Went to see Pool No Water and was really impressed with the actors and choreography of this show. Everything flowed nicely and the story telling was impactful. Showed the dark side of human behaviours especially with social media today. This was different from the Pool No Water that had been at the Fringe before if you had seen it. Totally recommend it!