The Berlin Wall was erected in 1961 to supposedly 'protect' the population of East Germany from succumbing to socialism. But, all it actually accomplished was the emotionally painful separation of families and friends; preventing the so-called defection of individuals looking to avoid living in a communist state. And, until it's destruction in 1989, it served as a grim reminder to the rest of the world that oppression was still very much alive and well (and still is around the globe). Choreographer Nejla Yatkin has taken this dark history lesson and transformed it into a unique work called WALLSTORIES that combines modern dance with interviews she collected and edited, as well as the music of Pink Floyd, Bach, and Larsen and Sherman. MADCO presented this powerful and compelling production at the Touhill November 14-16, for a total of six performances, three of which played to students who were brought in to see the show. It was a truly moving experience that I felt privileged to see.
Between the Seas, New York City's only international Mediterranean performing arts festival, is currently accepting submissions for its 5th edition, scheduled to take place in Manhattan's Wild Project theater, from Sept 7-13 in 2015. Artists of the Mediterranean and Mediterranean diaspora as well as artists with a working interest in the region are invited to apply.
Between the Seas festival announces 4x4: NYC meets the Med: a series of stage readings that aims at bringing the best of new Mediterranean drama in New York and encouraging cross cultural collaboration between the two sides of the Atlantic. Four contemporary Mediterranean plays have been selected to be directed by four NYC-based directors over the course of a weekend (July 26 and 27, 2014) followed by discussions and panels with audiences and artists.
Between the Seas festival announces 4x4: NYC meets the Med: a series of stage readings that aims at bringing the best of new Mediterranean drama in New York and encouraging cross cultural collaboration between the two sides of the Atlantic. Four contemporary Mediterranean plays have been selected to be directed by four NYC-based directors over the course of a weekend (July 26 and 27, 2014) followed by discussions and panels with audiences and artists.
3-Legged Dog has announced the World Premiere of DEEPEST MAN, written by James Scruggs and directed by Mark Rayment. DEEPEST MAN begins performances on Thursday, May 22 for a limited engagement through Today, June 14. Opening Night is Thursday, May 29 at 8 PM. The performance schedule is Wednesday - Today at 8:00 PM with an added performance on Tuesday, May 27 at 7 PM. Performances are at 3LD Art and Technology Center (80 Greenwich Street, at Rector, in downtown Manhattan). Tickets are $20. Tickets are available by calling Ovationtix at 866-811-4111 or visiting www.3ldnyc.org. For more information, visit www.3ldnyc.org.
3-Legged Dog has announced the World Premiere of DEEPEST MAN, written by James Scruggs and directed by Mark Rayment. DEEPEST MAN begins performances tonight, May 22 for a limited engagement through Saturday, June 14.
3-Legged Dog has announced the World Premiere of DEEPEST MAN, written by James Scruggs and directed by Mark Rayment. DEEPEST MAN begins performances on Thursday, May 22 for a limited engagement through Saturday, June 14. Opening Night is Thursday, May 29 at 8 PM. The performance schedule is Wednesday - Saturday at 8:00 PM with an added performance on Tuesday, May 27 at 7 PM. Performances are at 3LD Art and Technology Center (80 Greenwich Street, at Rector, in downtown Manhattan). Tickets are $20. Tickets are available by calling Ovationtix at 866-811-4111 or visiting www.3ldnyc.org. For more information, visit www.3ldnyc.org.
Artistic Director Karen A. Fuhrman announced that GROUNDED AERIAL, a visceral aerial Dance Company, will present EMOTIONALLY CHARGED CHOREOGRAPHY AMPLIFIED INTO THE AIR tonight, January 25th at 8pm at the Lehman Center for Performing Arts (250 Bedford Park Boulevard, West Bronx).
Artistic Director Karen A. Fuhrman announced today that GROUNDED AERIAL, a visceral aerial dance company, will present EMOTIONALLY CHARGED CHOREOGRAPHY AMPLIFIED INTO THE AIR on Saturday, January 25th at 8pm at the Lehman Center for Performing Arts (250 Bedford Park Boulevard, West Bronx).
Choreographer/dancer/vocalist Francesca Harperpresents a series of intimate portraits and fragmented choreography in the premiere of a live installation entitled "The Freedom Series."
The Board of Trustees of the Princess Grace Foundation- USA and its Chairman, Hon. John F. Lehman, announced today winners of the 2009 Princess Grace Awards. The Awards for theater, dance and choreography, and film continue the legacy of Princess Grace (Kelly) of Monaco, who anonymously helped emerging artists pursue their goals during Her lifetime.
