227. The Cup | Ophis (Transcen|Dance Project)

Welcome back to the 227th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 227th episode we bring you a Duet Review of Ophis, the latest immersive dance show presented by Transcen|Dance Project. Join Mackenzie Horner and special guest Graeme McClelland, as they discuss how this piece is a reclamation of Medusa and her myth, the plethora of reasons to see this production more than once, and unique and innovative reinterpretation of the God figures of this tale.Ophis is playing at The Great Hall (1087 Queen St W, Toronto, ON) until April 13th, 2025. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.transcendanceproject.com/tickets This review contains many SPOILERS for Ophis. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [26:37] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists: Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeatApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAuGraeme McClelland – Instagram: instagraeme999Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to [email protected]