Ceder Lake Arts Present RAW March 6-21

CEDAR LAKE ARTS presents RAW, a multi-genre performance that examines the primitive spirit and its will to survive. The original production, conceived by Cedar Lake's artistic/executive director L.J. Ballard, will lead audiences through scenarios in which life is threatened individually and collectively (genocide and extinction) and the pivotal point in which one lives or succumbs to our end. It incorporates drama and poetry performances, contemporary ballet, an original score, and multi-media theatrical values in a seamless production.

RAW features the work of controversial author Henry Bean, as well as William Shakespeare, Leslea Newman, Todd Loyd, Lisa Miller, Leila Nelson, Greg Mudd, the Cedar Lake Ensemble and Cedar Lake Theater Ensemble. Performances run from March 6th through March 21st at the new Cedar Lake Arts (547 West 26th Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues)

The cast includes 25 performers from Cedar Lake Ensemble. Choreographer: Benoit Swan-Pouffer, Lighting Designer: Ryan O'Gara, Sound Designer: Brett Jarvis, Costume Designer: Bradley Meinke, and Projection Designer: Adam Larsen.

Performances begin Sunday, March 6th at 7:00pm (opening night) and Monday, March 7th at 8:00pm, then continue with Thursday, March 10th through Monday, March 14th at 8:00pm, and Thursday, March 17th through Monday, March 21st at 8:00pm with the EXCEPTION of Sunday evenings March 13th, and 20th at 7:00 p.m. Tickets $25, $15 for students and seniors, log onto www.smarttix.com or call 212 868-4444. For information call 212 244-0015. ad 11th Avenues.)