NY Theatre Workshop to Present: THE TRUTH-TELLERS Panel Discussion Feb. 26

On February 26, 2009, from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Full Spectrum and New York Theatre Workshop will present THE TRUTH-TELLERS, a panel discussion with five creators who dig beneath the official story to the complex, gritty underside.

Panelists Milagros de la Torre [artist/photographer], Alberto Ferreras [author/filmmaker/ performance artist], David Henderson [poet/author/activist], Meg McLagan [filmmaker/cultural anthropologist] and Liza Jessie Peterson [actress/poet/playwright] will discuss the ideas and experiences behind their work, and explore the larger question to us as a society, "When the smoke clears, can we handle the truth?". The panel will be moderated by K. Neycha Herford [musician/transformational counselor]. 

This free event will begin with a screening of excerpts of The Peculiar Patriot by Liza Jessie Peterson; and Lioness by Meg McLagen and Daria Sommers.

New York Theatre Workshop, 79 E. 4th Street [btwn 2nd Ave & Bowery/Third Ave in the East Village] New York, NY 10003 212-780-9037 · www.nytw.org

Schedule of Events

6:30 film screenings

7:00 panel discussion

8:00 audience Q&A

9:00 mingle

"The truth is always elusive and often messy," said Full Spectrum co-founder Brian Tate, "and people who are committed to telling the truth put themselves at risk. Artists are historically at the front lines of that process, because challenging the status quo is part of their mission. The Truth-Tellers on this panel carry that flame high."

Full Spectrum is a multidisciplinary forum where cutting-edge creators discuss the ideas and experiences behind their work. The series gives audiences an intimate look at the creative process, while exploring complex social issues through a prism of arts and culture. Full Spectrum was founded by musician/marketing strategist Brian Tate, and painter/gallery owner/philanthropist Danny Simmons [Vice Chair, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation].

New York Theatre Workshop is a remarkable off-Broadway theatre noted for its acclaimed, innovative productions -- a workshop where artists create new work, hone their craft, and collaboratively explore theatre. NYTW is committed to the development of innovative theatre by artists at all stages of their careers can create work free from the artistic compromise and forbidding financial demands often associated with commercial ventures.

The Full Spectrum 2008-2009 Panel Discussion Series is presented by Con Edison, with generous support from Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. The forums are held once per month at Dance Theater Workshop, Danny Simmons' Corridor Gallery, and New York Theatre Workshop.

 

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