Ripe Time Presents FIRE THROWS Beginning 2/18 at 3LD
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jan 15, 2009
Ripe Time has announced that it will present the world premiere of Fire Throws, written and directed by Rachel Dickstein, based on Sophocles's Antigone, beginning Wednesday, February 18, at 8pm at 3LD Art & Technology Center, 80 Greenwich Street at Rector Street. Opening night is set for Sunday, February 22 at 8pm.
In Fire Throws a contemporary Antigone challenges her past, re-examining her own story of sacrifice through the kaleidoscopic frenzy of a fever dream. Through video projection, live music, and dance-inspired staging, Fire Throws explodes the classic text into a cutting-edge meditation on desire, drive, and what is at stake in breaking the rules.
Fire Throws features two Antigones: the one we know from the original story and the 2400-year-old symbol she has become, looking back on her story and searching for the person inside the icon. Antigone's brazen defense of the sanctity of burial takes a new relevance when staged blocks away from ground zero; and Creon's misguided use and abuse of power is a cautionary tale in a world of divisive politics. Ripe Time uses its signature physical and visual story-telling style to re-invigorate a great classic with a contemporary and relevant energy.
Rock Opera Escape from Bellevue Plays Final Show 8/4
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 1, 2007
Escape From Bellevue, a rock 'n' roll odyssey written and performed by Christopher John Campion with music by Knockout Drops, will play its final performance at the Village Theatre on Saturday, August 4th at 8 PM.
'Escape From Bellevue' Starts Open-Ended Run May 31
by BWW News Desk
- May 25, 2007
Talkingbroadway.com reports that Escape From Bellevue, a live, rock n' roll-driven multi-media production written and performed by Christopher John Campion and with music by his acclaimed band Knockout Drops, will kick off performances Thursday, May 31st.
