The Juno-nominated musical Reflections on Crooked Walk is making its grand return at the Firehall Arts Centre in Vancouver on November 30th.
Ann Mortifee's 'Reflections on Crooked Walking' returns to @firehallarts Nov. 30-Dec. 22.
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If you aren’t familiar with the play then let me be the first to tell you it’s a really good musical. This play is a family musical created by the acclaimed Canadian artist Ann Mortifee that combines adventure and friendship in an enchanting journey.
For a bit of background, It takes place in a town that has been plagued by a mysterious illness that leaves the towns inhabitants unable to wake. After this unfolds, four unlikely friends set off to search for a cure, along the way they are guided by cryptic clues from a mystical figure known as the Doorman. Their journey takes some unexpected twists as they encounter the character Opia. Opia is a manipulator intent on derailing their mission and his mischievous minions, Wayless and Nimbleknees join him to stand in the way the group which forces them to dig deep into their own fears.
This musical also has some amazing songs that really set the tone and brings you into the world of the musical. Some of the songs that really do this are “Song In The Dark” which is my personal favourite from the musical, Some other good ones were “Dance of the Leaves” and “All He Really Needed Was a Friend” which really brings out the world and reinforces the plot of the musical in a great way.
Throughout the story, Mortifee’s lyrical compositions really brings out the emotional intensity of the characters’ struggles and blending folk-inspired melodies with haunting harmonies that echo’s through the stage creating an eerie, dreamlike world. The musical also incorporates imaginative stage design and choreography that will immerse you in the characters’ world whether that be the dark forest or in the town. Every scene feels so alive and will bring you deeper into the mystery as it unfolds infant of your eyes.
So if your interested into mysteries and love stories about that combines folklore, magic, and friendship, Then I recommend this musical as you will not be disappointed. If you already have seen it then leave your comment below and talk about if you enjoyed the play and what your favourite moment was. Be ready because once the lights dim and the final note resonates, Reflections on Crooked Walk will leave you spellbound and eagerly anticipating the next twist in Mortifee’s world.