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Shows at the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church
DATES PRODUCTION 10/24/2019 - 11/9/2019 Saints of Failure (2019)
News
WP Theater Welcomes Ayana Parker Morrison as 'BOLD' Associate Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2023
Discover the exciting news as Ayana Parker Morrison is appointed as the new 'BOLD' Associate Artistic Director at WP Theater. Learn more about her role and the impact she will have on the theater's artistic direction.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2023
Discover the exciting news as Ayana Parker Morrison is appointed as the new 'BOLD' Associate Artistic Director at WP Theater. Learn more about her role and the impact she will have on the theater's artistic direction.
Brooklyn Honors Black Women Suffragists At Cuyler-Gore Park In Fort Greene
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2022
The New York Committee of the National Votes for Women Trail (NVWT) partnered with the historic Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church (LAPC), and Psi Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Incorporated to host the October 15, 2022 dedication ceremony for the plaque commemorating the centennial of the 19th Amendment and honoring the tireless efforts of a Brooklyn-based group of Black Women Suffragists, who struggled to secure the RIGHT TO VOTE for all American women.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2022
The New York Committee of the National Votes for Women Trail (NVWT) partnered with the historic Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church (LAPC), and Psi Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Incorporated to host the October 15, 2022 dedication ceremony for the plaque commemorating the centennial of the 19th Amendment and honoring the tireless efforts of a Brooklyn-based group of Black Women Suffragists, who struggled to secure the RIGHT TO VOTE for all American women.
Brooklyn To Honor Black Woman Suffragists at Cuyler-Gore Park In Fort Greene
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2022
The first National Votes for Women Trail (NVWT) historical plaque in New York City will be unveiled in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. The plaque will commemorate the centennial of the 19th Amendment and honor the tireless efforts of a Brooklyn-based group of Black Women Suffragists, who struggled to secure the RIGHT TO VOTE for all American women.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2022
The first National Votes for Women Trail (NVWT) historical plaque in New York City will be unveiled in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. The plaque will commemorate the centennial of the 19th Amendment and honor the tireless efforts of a Brooklyn-based group of Black Women Suffragists, who struggled to secure the RIGHT TO VOTE for all American women.
Generator Theater Company and University Of Denver Dept. Of Theatre Present SAINTS OF FAILURE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2021
Theater maker and community-based artist Ryan Conarro will perform his interdisciplinary performance work Saints of Failure as a site-specific production inside the sanctuary of Denver's Historic Grant Avenue Church & Sacred Space (216 South Grant Street) April 16-17 and April 23-24 at 7:30pm.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2021
Theater maker and community-based artist Ryan Conarro will perform his interdisciplinary performance work Saints of Failure as a site-specific production inside the sanctuary of Denver's Historic Grant Avenue Church & Sacred Space (216 South Grant Street) April 16-17 and April 23-24 at 7:30pm.
WP THEATER Announces 15 Artists for 2020-22 WP LAB
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2020
WP THEATER has announced the 15 artists selected for the 2020-2022 WP Lab. The two-year residency begins now and culminates with the biennial WP Pipeline Festival.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2020
WP THEATER has announced the 15 artists selected for the 2020-2022 WP Lab. The two-year residency begins now and culminates with the biennial WP Pipeline Festival.
The League of Independent Theater and IndieSpace to Hold Emergency Town Hall to Suspend Commercial Rents
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2020
Since the beginning of the PAUSE in New York, small arts venues have been at a standstill, unable to generate any revenue while public events remain on hold for the greater good. Meanwhile, rents are due each month with no relief.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2020
Since the beginning of the PAUSE in New York, small arts venues have been at a standstill, unable to generate any revenue while public events remain on hold for the greater good. Meanwhile, rents are due each month with no relief.
Zachary James Brings Wagner-Themed DAS RHINESTONE Burlesque To The Slipper Room
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2019
Wagnerian vaudeville, parody pastiche, and Bayreuth burlesque await guests at DAS RHINESTONE, an evening of serious singing, sequins, and plenty of WTF operatic moments to get you in or distract you from the holiday spirit. Zachary James, appearing courtesy of The Metropolitan Opera, brings Wagner's diva daddy Wotan to glittering, semi-nude life at this one night only event on December 23 at New York's The Slipper Room (167 Orchard Street).
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2019
Wagnerian vaudeville, parody pastiche, and Bayreuth burlesque await guests at DAS RHINESTONE, an evening of serious singing, sequins, and plenty of WTF operatic moments to get you in or distract you from the holiday spirit. Zachary James, appearing courtesy of The Metropolitan Opera, brings Wagner's diva daddy Wotan to glittering, semi-nude life at this one night only event on December 23 at New York's The Slipper Room (167 Orchard Street).
Photo Flash: Get A First Look At SAINTS OF FAILURE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2019
See production photos for the site-specific Saints of Failure created by interdisciplinary artist Ryan Conarro (ALAXSXA | ALASKA, this hour forward). The production begins its second week of performances inside Lafayette Ave Presbyterian Church (85 South Oxford St, Fort Greene, Brooklyn) on October 30, 2019, with additional dates through November 9, 2019.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2019
See production photos for the site-specific Saints of Failure created by interdisciplinary artist Ryan Conarro (ALAXSXA | ALASKA, this hour forward). The production begins its second week of performances inside Lafayette Ave Presbyterian Church (85 South Oxford St, Fort Greene, Brooklyn) on October 30, 2019, with additional dates through November 9, 2019.
Ryan Conarro's SAINTS OF FAILURE To Play Limited Run At Lafayette Ave Presbyterian Church
by Julie Musbach - Sep 24, 2019
Interdisciplinary artist Ryan Conarro (ALAXSXA | ALASKA, this hour forward) will premiere his work Saints of Failure as a site-specific production inside Lafayette Ave Presbyterian Church (85 South Oxford St, Fort Greene, Brooklyn) on October 24, 2019, with additional dates through November 9, 2019. Weaving storytelling, rich soundscape, and live makeup transformations, Conarro shares a series of histories and memories to explore deep questions about LGBTQ identity and the American Christian experience and what ensues when these identities collide.
by Julie Musbach - Sep 24, 2019
Interdisciplinary artist Ryan Conarro (ALAXSXA | ALASKA, this hour forward) will premiere his work Saints of Failure as a site-specific production inside Lafayette Ave Presbyterian Church (85 South Oxford St, Fort Greene, Brooklyn) on October 24, 2019, with additional dates through November 9, 2019. Weaving storytelling, rich soundscape, and live makeup transformations, Conarro shares a series of histories and memories to explore deep questions about LGBTQ identity and the American Christian experience and what ensues when these identities collide.
Brooklyn Music School Presents A Special Valentine's Day Event LADY SINGS THE BLUES
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2019
Brooklyn Music School (BMS) presents a special Valentine's Day event Lady Sings the Blues on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 5pm at the Brooklyn Music School Playhouse Theater, 126 Saint Felix Street, Brooklyn, NY. Tickets are $5 in advance and $8 at the door. For more information, visit https://bms.asapconnected.com/?org=4517#EventDetail=193484.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2019
Brooklyn Music School (BMS) presents a special Valentine's Day event Lady Sings the Blues on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 5pm at the Brooklyn Music School Playhouse Theater, 126 Saint Felix Street, Brooklyn, NY. Tickets are $5 in advance and $8 at the door. For more information, visit https://bms.asapconnected.com/?org=4517#EventDetail=193484.
Pet Advocate and Author Hartford Hough to Sign New Book 'The Fur Beneath My Wings'
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2018
Author and animal/pet advocate Hartford Hough returns to his native Brooklyn to promote his just-published book "The Fur Beneath My Wings; Our Relationship With Animals and The Valuable Lessons They Teach Us" (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, paperback, 156 pages) at a reading / signing event on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, 85 South Oxford Street, in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Books will be available for purchase. The free event is scheduled to start at 1:00pm; RSVP requested.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2018
Author and animal/pet advocate Hartford Hough returns to his native Brooklyn to promote his just-published book "The Fur Beneath My Wings; Our Relationship With Animals and The Valuable Lessons They Teach Us" (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, paperback, 156 pages) at a reading / signing event on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, 85 South Oxford Street, in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Books will be available for purchase. The free event is scheduled to start at 1:00pm; RSVP requested.
NYC's Metropolis Opera Project Relaunches With TOSCA And TURANDOT
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2018
Metropolis Opera Project opens up shop again after a six year hiatus with Tosca in collaboration with Opera Ithaca at the historic Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church in Fort Greene, Brooklyn on Sunday, February 18th at 4pm.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2018
Metropolis Opera Project opens up shop again after a six year hiatus with Tosca in collaboration with Opera Ithaca at the historic Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church in Fort Greene, Brooklyn on Sunday, February 18th at 4pm.
Opera Ithaca Presents TOSCA
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2018
Opera Ithaca presents Puccini's Tosca February 16at 7:00pm in Hamblin Hall at Ithaca's Community School of Music and Arts. Opera Ithaca's cast of Tosca features Megan Nielson in the title role, Italian-born tenor and film and tv actor, Paolo Buffagni, as Cavaradossi, Zachary James as Scarpia, Jake Stamatis as Angelotti, Benno Ressa as The Sacristan, Andrew Hudson-Sabens as Spoletta, Nathan Murphy as Sciarrone and Rachel Silverstein as Shepard Boy.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2018
Opera Ithaca presents Puccini's Tosca February 16at 7:00pm in Hamblin Hall at Ithaca's Community School of Music and Arts. Opera Ithaca's cast of Tosca features Megan Nielson in the title role, Italian-born tenor and film and tv actor, Paolo Buffagni, as Cavaradossi, Zachary James as Scarpia, Jake Stamatis as Angelotti, Benno Ressa as The Sacristan, Andrew Hudson-Sabens as Spoletta, Nathan Murphy as Sciarrone and Rachel Silverstein as Shepard Boy.
Five Boroughs Music Festival Presents Quicksilver Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2017
Five Boroughs Music Festival (5BMF) concludes its tenth anniversary season with two performances by virtuosic chamber ensemble Quicksilver on Friday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2017
Five Boroughs Music Festival (5BMF) concludes its tenth anniversary season with two performances by virtuosic chamber ensemble Quicksilver on Friday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Five Boroughs Music Festival Presents East of the River on 3/16
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2017
Five Boroughs Music Festival (5BMF) presents the adventurous world-music ensemble East of the River in their new program, SULTANA: Music of the Sephardic Diaspora, on Thursday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Elohim in Park https://us.vocuspr.com/Publish/3318684/vcsPRAsset_3318684_88987_0d249e23-ca40-4948-bb45-e6b83ee4ecb9_0.jpegSlope, Brooklyn.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2017
Five Boroughs Music Festival (5BMF) presents the adventurous world-music ensemble East of the River in their new program, SULTANA: Music of the Sephardic Diaspora, on Thursday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Elohim in Park https://us.vocuspr.com/Publish/3318684/vcsPRAsset_3318684_88987_0d249e23-ca40-4948-bb45-e6b83ee4ecb9_0.jpegSlope, Brooklyn.
Five Boroughs Music Festival Presents Brooklyn Rider at Flushing Town Hall 12/2
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2016
Five Boroughs Music Festival (5BMF) presents a concert by genre-defying string quartet Brooklyn Rider on Friday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Flushing Town Hall in Queens. The concert is the second performance in 5BMF's tenth anniversary season of bringing world-class, affordable chamber music to every borough in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2016
Five Boroughs Music Festival (5BMF) presents a concert by genre-defying string quartet Brooklyn Rider on Friday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Flushing Town Hall in Queens. The concert is the second performance in 5BMF's tenth anniversary season of bringing world-class, affordable chamber music to every borough in New York City.
BWW Review: Superb Performers Sparkle in Company XIV's PARIS
by Bob Rizzo - Oct 24, 2016
If there is one thing director/choreographer Austin McCormick can be accused of it's that he consistently puts on a titillating, atmospheric and imaginative show.
by Bob Rizzo - Oct 24, 2016
If there is one thing director/choreographer Austin McCormick can be accused of it's that he consistently puts on a titillating, atmospheric and imaginative show.
Five Boroughs Music Festival Announces 10th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2016
Five Boroughs Music Festival (5BMF) today announces programming for its tenth anniversary season, continuing its mission of bringing affordable, high-caliber performances of traditional and contemporary chamber music to all five boroughs of New York City.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2016
Five Boroughs Music Festival (5BMF) today announces programming for its tenth anniversary season, continuing its mission of bringing affordable, high-caliber performances of traditional and contemporary chamber music to all five boroughs of New York City.
Five Boroughs Music Festival Announces 10th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2016
Five Boroughs Music Festival (5BMF) today announces programming for its tenth anniversary season, continuing its mission of bringing affordable, high-caliber performances of traditional and contemporary chamber music to all five boroughs of New York City.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2016
Five Boroughs Music Festival (5BMF) today announces programming for its tenth anniversary season, continuing its mission of bringing affordable, high-caliber performances of traditional and contemporary chamber music to all five boroughs of New York City.
Brooklyn Art Song Society to Highlight John Dowland and Henry Purcell in 'BRITANNICA I', Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2015
Brooklyn Art Song Society launces into its sixth season with part one of Britannica, its ambitious six-concert survey of British song.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2015
Brooklyn Art Song Society launces into its sixth season with part one of Britannica, its ambitious six-concert survey of British song.
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