Devouring the part of the sinister power-hungry teen, McStay’s solo numbers late into the show are crowd favourites for the embracement of the ridiculous, backed up superbly by Kirsten Matthews’ Kylar. Though persistent and occasionally sharp, Pesciarelli brings pleasure and relish to the role that it’s easy to move past the jabs from the pushy top-of-the-food-chain cheerleader.Įqually as status-obsessed, Campbell’s neighbour Eva seems like a swell gal, right? But don’t let the sweetness and the giddy skips of Maria McStay’s performance fool you. But someone not lacking in confidence is Giulia Pesciarelli’s dedicated Skylar, perhaps the most likeable bitch the stage has ever graced us. From hiding in invisible books to finding an inner blaze of self-confidence during It Ain’t No Thing, Iseka-Bekano rightly gets the applause they deserve. But in the ashes of Truman’s old group a new leader rises.Įarnest, genuine, and infusing a wealth of sentiment in their performance and physical expression, Lucy McClure is an ideal Campbell: able to rally the ensemble pieces while focusing their performance on the more intimate moments with her co-stars, leading to touching renditions of One Perfect Moment and What Was I Thinking. It elevates the production and skirts it away from the teen angst into a more rounded and developed show, but don’t fret – there’s more than enough absurd humour and flashy, gooey romances to take your pick.įrom initial sidekick to the main stage, Gemima Iseka-Bekano’s Brigette develops into an all-around more engaging character thanks to a tremendously vulnerable and nevertheless hilarious role.
The bones of it all follow Campbell, newly elected captain of Truman’s cheerleading squad, only to have this wrenched from her as the district lines of the town receive new boundaries, shunting her to a different school where dance exists in the hip-hop variety, championed by Danielle. Believe the hype and stop by 465 Seneca Ave.Taking the foundations from the 2000 cultural zeitgeist which was Kirsten Dunst defining role, the 2011 musical incarnation of the cheerleading comedy hi-jinks drama Bring It On! elevates the more simplistic narrative of rival cheerleader squads and develops it into a more touching tale of self-discovery, acknowledgement of privilege and mistakes, and remaining true to genuine friendships.Ĭheerleading still has a tremendously important place within the production, particularly its high-energy second act, but the principal narrative follows two schools, two rival dance groups, and enough hormonal showboating to fill a therapist’s diary for years. Footlight truly has something for everybody.įootlight’s event calendar is always loaded with cool shows and events. While The Footlight may be 21+ after 8 p.m., they host a children’s play group every Friday afternoon, as well as an assortment of fitness classes for all ages. We’re thrilled to be recognized and will continue to be that goofy fun rad place in the norther north side of Ridgewood.” “At a time where there’s a lot of turmoil in our scene we strive for excellence and to play our part in Bushwick and Ridgewood’s artistic community. We work really hard to create a safe space for people to be creative and experience new things,” she said. “The Footlight is a labor of love among long-time friends. Laura Regan, Footlight’s owner and operator says she thinks of the venue as a community space for the neighborhood. Ridgewood’s Footlight Bar is a staple of the neighborhood that hosts more than just concerts The Footlight also hosts a smattering of comedy shows, fundraisers, and film screenings. Last Monday as part of our popular Best of Bushwick series, we posted a poll to determine the best live music venue in the neighborhood.Ĭounting all the votes that adhered to our voting rules and timeline, the winner of the best live music venue is: The Footlight!
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