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REVIEWS
(see below for TESTIMONIALS)

“Sun.Ergos is informed by a deep compassion, an impassioned feeling for the value of life…an intense conviction, and conjure up with an almost unbearable clarity the very things that matter most in people’s lives.”
THE SCOTSMAN, Edinburgh, Scotland
[TREE WHISPERS]

“Truly unique…Sun.Ergos soars above most of what passes for originality in Calgary, and for that reason it deserves our attention, respect and support.”
THE CALGARY SUN, Calgary, Canada
[TREE WHISPERS]

“…we have the pleasure to issue you a Diploma of Recognition for your illustrious artistic career and your valuable contribution to the artistic legacy of mankind.”
THE LEONARDO DA VINCI DIPLOMA OF RECOGNITION, CONSEJO CULTURAL MUNDIAL
Mexico City, Mexico

“…They don’t want to be known as preservers of ancient traditions. They interpret the material according to their own imagination…[and] they achieve their own audacious and witty interpretation.”
SALZBURGER NACHRICHTEN, Salzburg, Austria
[LEGENDS, Stories from the Buffalo Hunters]]

“…with clean, clear energy and perfect characterizations… the Sun.Ergos style challenges us to try to figure out what solution they will arrive at next, and we are always surprised.”
MEDUNARODNI DJECJI FESTIVAL BILTEN
Sibenik, Croatia [ZARIWALLAS’ THREADS]

“Unique, unusual, witty, all those words come to mind when describing a performance by Sun.Ergos, a company of theatre and dance…tightly choreographed…remarkable… authentic…”
THE HINTON PARKLANDER, Hinton, Alberta
[TWININGS, Stories and Dances from the Third World]

“LUEBKE WEAVES MAGIC…Luebke celebrates movement in a myriad of incarnations…Rarely does an audience get to watch dance this close up, and such proximity makes Luebke’s performance all the more exciting. There is no room for pretension…Luebke’s array of passionate dances displays pride, joy, reverence, torment and exuberance with equal skill…”
THE CALGARY HERALD, Calgary, Canada
[JUST DANCE]

“Sun.Ergos has created its own niche with a fusion of theatre-dance to present the freshest touring show this season.”
WINNIPEG FREE PRESS, Winnipeg, Canada
[DIALOGUES FOR A DEAD DAY]

“Sun.Ergos is a talented company of theatre and dance from Alberta, Canada, whose presentation of DIALOGUES FOR A DEAD DAY is among the most distinctive and memorable dance productions of the Fringe.”
THE STAGE AND TELEVISION TODAY, London, UK

“…professional and above all entertaining.”
R.T.E. IRISH RADIO, Dublin, Ireland
[CHAUTAUQUA]

“…and as ever I enjoyed Sun.Ergos from Canada…The professionally soothing story-telling of the two performers… revives by their enthusiasm and optimism.”
THE SUNDAY STANDARD, Dublin, Ireland
[CHAUTAUQUA]

“DIALOGUES FOR A DEAD DAY by Sun. Ergos -- a remarkable pair of artists from Calgary in Canada -- is powerful… developing the theme of handicapped people…Their interaction is superb… wonderfully vivid and explicit.”
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, London, UK

“…Robert Greenwood and partner, Dana Luebke, have crafted another of their multi-layered masterpieces… CLOUDSTONES is a well-polished piece of performance-art granite …fascinating to watch …entrancing… brave new choreography.”
THE CALGARY SUN, Calgary, Canada

?A TERRIBLE BEAUTY IS BORN?bringing together their complimentary talents in an extraordinary combination of power and subtlety.?
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, London, UK
[HIBAKUSHA TWILIGHT]

“…To look at such things is a necessary task; the two members of SUN.ERGOS approach it with tremendous skill, exemplary mastery of technique, unflinching honesty and courage. It makes for a harrowing and profoundly moving performance.”
THE SCOTSMAN, Edinburgh, Scotland
[HIBAKUSHA TWILIGHT]

“…interspersed with spritely dancing and poetry, A CHRISTMAS GIFT is both enjoyable and cultivated. With costumes and masks, they tell stories in a wonderfully original way -- gifts given taken on an entirely new meaning. What better way to show the meaning of Christmas than to share memorable stories…”
THE CALGARY SUN, Calgary, Canada

“SUN.ERGOS has built up an established international reputation for its highly innovative and singularly distinctive repertoire of dance and dramatic creations…A beautiful intensity pervades this performance…an unforgettable experience.”
THE STAGE AND TELEVISION TODAY, London, UK
[TREE WHISPERS]

“What makes Sun.Ergos worth watching is the irrepressible imagination and aching emotions of the tiny company. They are free spirits who sing, dance and act.”
THE CALGARY HERALD, Calgary, Canada
[FOOLS AND MADMEN]

“It was left to Sun.Ergos to provide the most compelling and theatrically crafted work…the most consummate blending of text and technique I have yet seen, a flawless rendering of works that resonated…Simple and direct, Sun.Ergos presented the gems of the evening.”
DANCE IN CANADA MAGAZINE, Toronto, Canada

"Under the artistic discipline and imagination of Robert Greenwood and Dana Luebke, the physical limitation of a two-man company is not apparent. With superbly trained bodies and voices, these men are chameleons. No object or character is beyond their expressive powers."
THE WESTERN WHEEL, High River, Canada
[MOCCASIN TRACKS]

“How we enjoyed your wonderful Christmas performance…Beautiful and warm evening…gorgeous costumes and sets…you both are very professional and excellent performers…all experienced a tremendous performance…and the people in our community are still talking about it…you were splendid.”
Carolyn Whitaker, CLERMONT COLLEGE, Batavia, Ohio
[A CHRISTMAS GIFT]

TESTIMONIALS

“As always, one profound statement after another – wisdom – timely and timeless.”
Faye Stuart, Calgary

“Such wonder as always! You have a gift for condensing and revealing all of human experience into your work…it’s GREAT! Thank you for being you, Bob and Dana!”
Laverna Marchese, Calgary

“You overwhelmed us! Your combination of energies and expressive creativities was a beautiful way of generating ideas and feelings amongst us!”
Inese Vulfs, Calgary

“Wonderful costuming and excellent acting. Humor appealed to the audience and kept them interested. The story was fast-paced and captivating. The questions were responded to with lots of detail.”
Teacher, KALEDEN ELEMENTARY, Kaleden

“Excellent experience for the children and myself. Good format!”
Principal, I.L. PERETZ SCHOOL, Calgary

“It was amazing to our staff and students that two performers could put on such an exciting, realistic performance on their own; while at the same time looking after all of the technical features in a most competent way…sent a clear, simple message to young people about life skills, morality, relationship, compassion, growing up and empathy.”
Principal, KALEDEN ELEMENTARY, Kaleden

“It was a very good program with an interesting variety of items. The children were excited.”
Teacher, OGDEN ELEMENTARY, Calgary

“You know how to make people laugh. I should think even the teachers thought it was good and enjoyed it.”
Teacher, BLACKHALL SCHOOL, Edinburgh

“Sun.Ergos is my personal favorite!”
Tom Thorson, Principal, GEORGE JAY SCHOOL, Victoria

“My favorite piece of the play was the Blackfoot Indian story which was about the Bear and the Shanoock.”
Student, FLORA STEVENSON SCHOOL, Edinburgh

“I really enjoyed your show because it was full of variety. i think the part I liked best was the extract of literature from Shakespeare.”
Aged 10, PINKIE-ST. PETERS SCHOOL, Musselburgh

?You set a high standard for our students to aim at in speech and dance. Very professional. Excellent contrasts. Mr. Greenwood and Mr. Luebke have an excellent way with children. I thought it was a wonderful idea to do the poem in sign-language. the children certainly responded well to it.
Good to see Shakespeare for children!”
Teacher, GLAMORGAN SCHOOL, Calgary

”YOU are a Christmas gift!”
Tom Ferris, VICTORIA SCHOOL BOARD, Victoria

You exceeded my expectations. Thanks for sharing your talents! I thoroughly enjoyed the performance and was very pleased with your enthusiastic handling of the question-and-answer period. I feel that the children had a very positive theatrical experience…Superb program! The students were engrossed. It was at a level and beyond to make them stretch. It fits beautifully into the drama program at this school. I enjoyed this performance a great deal!”
Teachers, OAKLEY CENTRE, Calgary

“Very good quality. Good mix of drama and dance. Good discussion period after the performance. It was good for the kids to discover it take 18 years to dance, not 20-minutes for control. The Native children identified with the moose-horn dance.”
Supervisor, COMPULSORY CARE, EAST UNIT, Calgary

“Fantastic! Funny! Super! Terrific! Good pacing, bright sets and costumes! We were introduced to a number of topics and countries. The children (many of them) had not been exposed to dance before.”
Teacher, LORELEI ELEMENTARY, Edmonton

“Stunned reaction at first, then laughter, finally curiosity, admiration after discussion. They loved the variety and liveliness.”
Teacher, DUNBAR PRIMARY, Dunbar, East Lothian

“Very good presentation. Excellent entertainment – most enjoyable and great educational value. Our students were enthusiastic and appreciative. Stimulated great interest in various topics (ex. art, literature, music, etc.). Both performance and production exceeded any expectations delightfully. Excellent choice of cultural items to introduce pupils to world literature, historical acts, geographically topics, classical music, folk art, legends and comedy and drama.”
Teacher, YSGOL TYCOCH, SKETTY JUNIOR SCHOOL, Swansea

“Excellent sets, dance, projection of voice, masks, attention to detail. Students’ reaction was very favourable. Usually the students in my Grade 7 take a ho-hum approach. During follow-up, they were impressed, inspired, appreciative of your talents…quality, authenticity, creativity.”
Teacher, SNOWDON SCHOOL, Penticton

“The students were engaged and entertained by the clarity of the stories, the music, the dance, the costumes and the set…the incredible masks. Answers during the question period were honest and spoken with sincerity…Continue your work based in story/culture. We need lots of this kind of exposure to peoples’ stories and the commonality of life experiences. Thank you for a delightful afternoon. Keep up the fine work.”
Teacher, COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY, Penticton
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