The lifts seem to be more thrilling, the swimming more synchronized, and the ballet for Carrie (Madeline Corcoran) and her prom date Todd (Hilary Neeb) provides a fitting tenderness. Add to all this Daisy Konfused marvelously channeling Piper Laurie as Carrie’s religion-obsessed mother complete with flowing fire red hair; the band The Bomb Pulse pumping out hits from Nirvana and other rock groups that aptly comment on the plot; a lesbian cheerleader water ballet sequence; and an enormous blood-squirting pig (front row–watch out!), and you get an evening of wild fun and athletic accomplishment from a multi-talented cast of over 20.

New Orleans water ballet group Aqua Mob is set to debut "Carrie: Blood in the Water" at the Drifter Hotel on September 28. Known for their horror-themed performances, the troupe previously adapted "Alien" and "Suspiria." "Carrie," Stephen King's first novel turned 1976 film, follows a bullied teenager with telekinetic powers facing prom humiliation. Aqua Mob's rendition combines synchronized swimming, poolside action, and live music.

Aqua Mob combines synchronized swimming, aerialists, and adaptations of dystopic novels in their performances. Their upcoming show, "Watership Damn!," is a reworking of Richard Adams' "Watership Down." Despite the lighthearted appearance of their performances, Aqua Mob's stories carry dark political undertones. Members of Aqua Mob, including cultural anthropologist Laura-Zoe Humphreys, have been practicing various synchronized swimming moves for their unique adaptations, with some routines requiring improvisation due to the pool's depth constraints.

Aqua Mob, New Orleans' water ballet sensation, presents their latest production, "The Last!" at The Drifter. Departing from traditional water ballet norms, the show is a dance-heavy, spectacle-rich parody of '80s animated musical "The Last Unicorn," featuring circus tricks and dramatic staging. Written and directed by Alayne Gobeille, known for her unconventional productions, "The Last!" tackles darker themes and emphasizes empowerment against oppression. With a focus on strong female and non-gender-conforming leads, the show promises a visually stunning and politically resonant experience.