Producers Diana Cardiff, Matt Mulkerin, Jana Hill and Bob Gregory created this hybrid of satire, physical comedy and contemporary dance. Some of the numbers are spoofs of the genre, complete with spandex pants, big-hair wigs, and fog machines. Others are more abstract takes using modern-dance techniques and even cheerleading. 

“It’s a nice break from the more serious dance we do,” said Cardiff in an interview with Seattle Weekly reporter Lynn Jacobson.  “It’s a guilty pleasure.” 

Dancer Bob Gregory adds, “You’re fronting your favorite band. Who wouldn’t want to do that?” 

When the company first performed “Buttrock Suites” in 2004, the show played to sold-out audiences all three nights. They followed up with “Buttrock Suites II, Sweeter” in 2005, which ran for two weekends, and, once again, every show sold out. Last September, their Bumbershoot performance filled the Bagley Wright Theater with an energetic audience that got in on the joke by wearing old Scorpions and AC/DC T-shirts.

So dress up and join us for an experience like Duvall has never seen before!

General admission tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, free for children under 5 (ticket required).  Tickets are available in advance at Cherry Valley Veterinary Hospital, Duvall Books, Gardens & SunSpaces and Yarn Addiction in Duvall and at Simply Grand in Carnation.  Tickets may also be purchased online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3507 or at the box office starting one hour before the performance.  Cedarcrest Performing Arts Center is located at 29000 NE 150th St. in Duvall.

“Buttrock Suites” is presented by the Duvall Arts Commission and the Cascade Performing Arts Council with support from 4Culture. For information, call 425.788.2983 or visit www.cityofduvall.com/DAC.html.

Read April 9 Seattle Times article about Buttrock Suites: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/artsentertainment/2002915793_buttrock09.html.