Tim Robbins to Curate AXIS MUNDI at Actors' Gang
The Actors' Gang presents its new counter-programming Axis Mundi Series, a year-round program of arts and culture events, on Monday and Tuesday evenings beginning Monday, November 1.
The Axis Mundi Series is composed of open forum discussions, screenings of films and documentaries with talk backs, comedy, and spoken word, all curated by Actors' Gang artistic director, Academy Award-winning actor Tim Robbins, and featuring noted celebrities from across the spectrum.
On Monday nights, The Gang will present a series of conversations with authors and experts on subjects ranging from politics to social issues. Tuesday night programming will vary, including documentary film, cinema, music, poetry and comedy. On the first Tuesday of every month, comic provocateurs Paul Provenza, Robert Dubac and Dan Dion will host ¡SATIRISTAS!, a live version of the irreverent book.
"It's time to stir things up and gather community in a public forum that allows for illumination, dissection, and discussion of contemporary issues," explains Robbins. "Nothing is out of bounds."
Axis mundi is a term representing the center point of the compass, a symbol that crosses human cultures, expressing a point of connection between the sky, the earth and the four directions.
"Following the terrific success of last year's WTF?! Festival, The Actors' Gang has come to realize the importance of staying in contact with our community by diversifying how we connect to it," says series producer, Shana Sosin. "We are hosting great artists and authors to stir the proverbial pot, screening free documentaries to bring awareness to otherwise dark subjects, and offering a wide variety of events that will fire up new audiences, help them discover The Gang, and support our community outreach."
In addition, the Axis Mundi Series will feature the "After Gang," an outdoor lounge offering audiences a unique opportunity to hang out before and after the show, have a drink or three, enjoy a few laughs, and meet and mingle with the artists/authors/celebrities.
The Axis Mundi Series takes place every Mondays and Tuesday @ 8 pm (Doors @ 7pm) beginning November 1. Documentary film screenings are free; all other events are Pay-What-You Can. Any proceeds will be used to benefit the many community outreach programs at The Actors' Gang including theater residencies in public schools; a free Summer-in-the Park family theater series; free holiday shows; and a theater in prisons program focused on rehabilitation through the arts. A portion of the proceeds will also go to The Veteran's Project, a nonprofit group managed by social and environmental entrepreneurs helping military veterans reintegrate into society when they come home. The Actors' Gang is located in the Ivy Substation at 9070 Venice Blvd. (near the intersection of Culver and Venice Blvds.) in Culver City. Two hours free parking is available throughout downtown Culver City; the Ince Parking Lot (corner of Culver and Ince) is directly across the street from the theater. For details, ticket prices and a complete schedule, call The Actors' Gang Box Office at 310-838-GANG (310-838-4264) or go to www.theactorsgang.com
Photo Credit: Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.
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