About “ The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari ” by Astra Dance Company Producer David Wilkinson Dr. Caligari is an innovative, ambitious undertaking by Astra Dance Company, combining the art of silent films with that of the stage. Ingenious implementations of dance, acting, circus arts and multi-media are seamlessly woven into the telling of this dark tale of love, murder, turn of the century science and mystery. A thrilling journey told through modern dance, contemporary ballet and circus art forms, directed by Sasha Travis, Dr Caligari is a mysterious tale of deception, devotion, madness and crime. A "who done-it?" silent film turned into the incomparable experience of live stage, Dr. Caligari is a theatrical dance show at every turn. To start the entire cast is clothed and painted head to toe in Black and White, which is further complimented by black and white multi-media projections and silent film clips, an original score by composer Regan Remy and emotive dance as the medium of communication all morphing this psychological thriller from fantasy to reality and back again.