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Register today for our Summer Creative Arts Program

YPTheater — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:22:13 +0000

Young Players Theater is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for Summer Creative Arts Program With three different programs for all ages, which one is the perfect fit for your child? Summer Creative Arts Programs: Folk Tales From Around the World Age: Pre-K-Kindergarten Dates: July 1st-August 23rd Location: Brooklyn Free Space 298 6th Avenue (between 2nd and 3rd Streets) Brooklyn, NY 11215 Hours: 9 AM -3 PM Late pick-up from 3 to 6 PM at the Gethsemane Space Traveling Through Time Age: 1st- 3rd grade Dates: June 17th – August 30th Location: Gethsemane Space 1012 8th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11215 Hours: 9 AM-3 PM Late pick-up available from 3-6 PM Young Players Theater Intensive Age: 4th-7th Grade Dates: July 15th- July 26th, July 29th-August 9th, August 19th- 30th Location: Brooklyn Queens Conservatory of Music 58 7th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217 Hours: 9 AM -3 PM Late pick-up available from 3 -6 PM For more information and details about the programs, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.yptheater.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.yptheater.org</a>

Opera OGGI New York Presents Puccini's Suor Angelica

OperaGirl — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:08:52 +0000

Now in its fifth year, the revolutionary “indie” opera company known as OperaOggiNY offers the next of their many 2013 productions: the exceptionally talented performers, under the artistic direction of Maestro Thomas Lawrence Toscano, proudly present Giacomo Puccini’s Suor Angelica. The second of a trio of operas called Il Trittico, Puccini’s Suor Angelica begins as a snapshot of daily life in a 17th century Italian convent, portraying a lively and diverse group of women united in worship by different life paths. The radiant Sister Angelica is adored as she emanates an aura of divinity that is felt by all in the convent; but even though she is deeply loved by her sisters, they still furtively speculate about Angelica’s secret past that she has kept hidden from everyone. Little does anyone know that the woman who knows Angelica’s secret has just arrived – and what this woman tells Angelica shakes her to her very core. The musical force of nature Maestro Thomas Lawrence Toscano brings into vivid reality a beautifully tragic tale of one woman’s heart-breaking past, and the powerful moment of her divine redemption. Performance Details: Date & Time: Thursday, March 21 at 7:00 pm Venue: Saint Anthony of Padua Shrine Church, 154 Sullivan Street (Manhattan) Nearest Subway Stations: Houston Street (1), Spring Street (C, E), Prince Street (N, R), Broadway-Lafayette Street (B, D, F, M) Date & Time: Sunday, March 24 at 6:00 pm Venue: Flatbush Reformed Church, 890 Flatbush Avenue (Brooklyn) Nearest Subway Stations: Church Avenue (B, Q), Church Avenue (2, 5) Tickets: $20 General Admission. Tickets may be purchased at the door, or online at <a href="http://www.operaogginy.info" rel="nofollow">http://www.operaogginy.info</a> For media inquiries, please contact: <a href="mailto:jessicalcopland@gmail.com">jessicalcopland@gmail.com</a> For further information, please go to: <a href="http://www.operaogginy.info" rel="nofollow">http://www.operaogginy.info</a>

WORKS IN PROGRESS SERIES featuring BAX Artists-In-Residence (AIR)

Brooklyn Arts Exchange — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:38:49 +0000

January 24-27, 2013 Thursday-Saturday @ 8pm | Sunday @ 6pm Thursday January 24 @ 8pm: Max Steele (theater) | Jess Barbagallo (theater) Friday January 25 @ 8pm: Mariangela Lopez (dance) | Jillian Peña (dance) | Max Steele (theater) Saturday January 26 @ 8pm: LOVE|FORTÉ, A Collective (dance) | Jillian Peña (dance) Sunday January 27 @ 6pm: Jess Barbagallo (theater) | Mariangela Lopez (dance) | LOVE|FORTÉ, A Collective (dance) The Works in Progress Series continues a shared journey through the creative process by allowing these artists take their new works-in-development from the studio to the stage. This journey began with the Open Studio Series in November and culminates in the Spring performances. This is a rare opportunity to follow a work and engage its creators from the early stages through to full productions. Tickets: $15 General | $8 Low-Income | <a href="https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/918491" rel="nofollow">https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/918491</a> <a href="http://events.bax.org/works-in-progress-series/" rel="nofollow">http://events.bax.org/works-in-progress-series/</a>

Calling Young Actors! Winter Session Begins January 7

EzraBarnes — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:18:00 +0000

YOUNG ACTORS WORKSHOP Ezra Barnes, Director Collaboration, communication, decisiveness, focus, empathy, self-reliance, joy! Acting Skills That Go Beyond the Stage. Learn from experienced performers who love to teach children. Check out our students work on FB: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Young-Actors-Workshop-Brooklyn/144707092275474?sk=wall" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Young-Actors-Workshop-Brooklyn/144707092275474?sk=wall</a> Winter Session: Week of January 7 - Week of March 19 (10 weeks). For more information: <a href="http://www.youngactorsbrooklyn.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.youngactorsbrooklyn.com</a> *Ages 8-10: THE PLAY’S THE THING: Games & Improv, Scenes Tuesdays, January 8-March 19, 4:15-5:30 p.m., no class February 19: $250 Fridays, January 11-March 22, 4:30-6:00 p.m., no class February 22, $250 (Note: this class is held at Midwood Martial Arts & Family Fitness Center 1302 Avenue H, Brooklyn, <a href="http://www.MidwoodMartialArts.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.MidwoodMartialArts.com</a>.) *Ages 11-13: THE YOUNG ACTORS WORKOUT: Scenes, Improv, Games, Short Plays Mondays, January 7-March 18, 5:30-7:00 p.m., no class February 18: $250 Saturdays, January 12-March 23, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., no class February 23: $250 (Location TBA) *Ages 13-18 TEEN ACTORS WORKOUT Tuesdays, January 8-March 19, 5:30-7:00 p.m., no class February 19: $250 Saturdays, January 12-March 23, 12:00-1:30 p.m., no class February 23: $250 (Location TBA) *Private Coaching By Appointment For students preparing a last minute audition or rehearsing a role in a play, or for students who simply wish to deepen their skills, one on one coaching is very helpful. Contact me for rates and information. LOCATION: Young Actors Workshop classes are located in the heart of Brooklyn’s Cobble Hill. Monday and Tuesday classes will be held at Families First, 250 Baltic Street, between Court and Clinton; Saturday classes at a location TBA. TO REGISTER: Registration forms are downloadable at our website. Please fill one out and return it to me by email or fax. Or give a ring (718-624-4604). Don’t hesitate to ask questions! I’m always happy to talk and tell you more about the classes. Ezra Barnes, Director Ezra Barnes is a teacher, actor, and director. A Shakespearean expert, he founded Connecticut’s Shakespeare on the Sound, considered one of the premier outdoor classical theaters in the area, and served as its Artistic Director for 14 years. He has performed Off-Broadway with the Mint, Pearl and New Federal Theater Companies, with numerous regional theaters, is a member of Brooklyn’s own Brave New World Rep, and has been featured on Blue Bloods, Law & Order, Bored to Death, As the World Turns, and in the feature films Noah (upcoming), Joshua and Once More With Feeling. A longtime Brooklyn resident and parent, Ezra has taught theater for young people at Saint Ann’s School, the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, Poly Prep, and Piper Theatre. <a href="mailto:youngactorsbrooklyn@gmail.com">youngactorsbrooklyn@gmail.com</a> <a href="http://www.youngactorsbrooklyn.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.youngactorsbrooklyn.com</a> FACEBOOK <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Young-Actors-Workshop-Brooklyn/144707092275474?sk=wall" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Young-Actors-Workshop-Brooklyn/144707092275474?sk=wall</a> 718-624-4604 Please share this email with interested friends.

FROM OBAMA TO OCCUPY: Works of Outrage from 2008 – 2012

Brooklyn Arts Exchange — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:20:14 +0000

FROM OBAMA TO OCCUPY: Works of Outrage from 2008 – 2012 curated by Jesse Phillips-Fein Friday & Saturday, January 18-19, 2013 @ 8:00pm hosted by Shanté Paradigm Tickets: $15 General | $8 Low-Income To purchase tickets, visit <a href="https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/918490" rel="nofollow">https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/918490</a> From Obama to Occupy: Works of Outrage from 2008-2012 is a sequel to the 2009 hit show, Requiem for W, Overture for O: Works of Conscience from 2000-2008. Even before we knew the outcome of the 2012 election, there was a vital need to reflect on how artists had responded to Obama and the political events of the past four years. Obama’s election highlighted racial discourse in various ways: contentious debates about a “post-racial society”, racist attacks by the Right, conflicting and ambivalent responses from the Left, and the differing emotions, expectations, achievements, and disappointments that his term has had for white people and people of color. From Obama to Occupy: Works of Outrage from 2008-2012 generates a space for art to be a powerful platform to engage deeply with the contradictions and questions that Obama’s presidency has raised. For more information about the event & artists, visit <a href="http://events.bax.org/from-obama-to-occupy/" rel="nofollow">http://events.bax.org/from-obama-to-occupy/</a> BAX | 421 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 | (718)832-0018 | <a href="mailto:info@bax.org">info@bax.org</a> | <a href="http://www.bax.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.bax.org</a>

Calling all performers - Win 50 Hours of FREE Performance Space @ Winter Follies

SpokeTheHub — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:59:37 +0000

SPOKE THE HUB PRESENTS WINTER FOLLIES JANUARY 25 - 26 The Gowanus Art Building 295 Douglas Street, Brooklyn CALLING ALL DANCERS, MUSICIANS, ACTORS & INTERDISCIPLINARY PERFORMING ARTISTS! WIN 50 HOURS OF FREE PERFORMANCE SPACE! Come perform 5 minutes of whatever it is you do best at Spoke the Hub’s 12th Annual “Winter Follies!” You might show a spanking new work, or something old and beloved from your vast performance archives. Maybe even something improvisational? It could be wildly experimental or a work that comes out of a well-honed tradition. Could be a solo or group work. Whatever you present, think minimal (read “zero”) set-up and strike time. Everything is fair game – so be brave. At the end of the evening, the audience will vote for which and artists/groups they would most like to see more of. Winners receive 50 hours of free rehearsal space as well as a full weekend subsidized production of their own work in the upcoming 2013 season at the Gowanus. To Register go to: <a href="http://www.spokethehub.org/perform/winter-follies/" rel="nofollow">http://www.spokethehub.org/perform/winter-follies/</a> Registration Deadline: Monday, January 9, 2013

BAX's Space Grant Showcase

Brooklyn Arts Exchange — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:42:58 +0000

SPACE GRANT SHOWCASE Friday, November 30 & Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 8pm Reception to follow Saturday’s performance featuring work by Kim Brandt Morgan Gould Shaun Irons & Lauren Petty Nadia Tykulsker and Spark(edIt) Arts One of BAX’s longest-running programs, the Space Grant Program is designed to give Brooklyn based choreographers, playwrights, and multi-disciplinary artists the opportunity to create new work in a setting that is conducive to working deeply and exploring new territory. Join us as these artists take their new works-in-development from the studio to the stage. These evenings are designed to offer both artists and audience the opportunity to exchange their impressions of the work. A reception will follow Saturday’s performance. During the reception, we invite the audience to engage the artists in conversations that delve into their intentions, inspirations, and the audience’s perception. Tickets: $15 General | $8 Low-Income Go to <a href="https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/918488">https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/918488</a> to buy tickets. For more information, go to <a href="http://bax.org/space-grant-showcase">http://bax.org/space-grant-showcase</a> BAX | 421 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 | (718)832-0018 | <a href="mailto:info@bax.org">info@bax.org</a> | <a href="http://bax.org/">http://bax.org/</a>

NOVEMBER IS OPEN STUDIO MONTH AT BAX

Brooklyn Arts Exchange — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:33:19 +0000

NOVEMBER IS OPEN STUDIO MONTH AT BAX. FREE and OPEN to the public. RSVP at <a href="https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/918349" rel="nofollow">https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/918349</a> Saturday, November 17th, 2012 2:00pm | Jess Barbagallo (theater) 4:00pm | LOVE | FORTÉ, A Collective (dance) 6:00pm | Mariangela Lopez (dance) Sunday, November 18th, 2012 3:00pm | Jillian Peña (dance) 5:00pm | Max Steele (theater) Featuring BAX’s Artists-In-Residence (AIR), the Open Studio Series begins a shared journey through the creative process. The audience engages with the artists as they open the doors to their rehearsal practice. This journey continues with the Works-in Progress Series in January, and culminates in the Spring performances. This is a rare opportunity to follow a work and engage its creators from the early stages through to full productions. We developed this series to further BAX’s core mission of supporting arts and artists in progress. To us, the journey from the initial idea to the premiere of a work is as important as the work itself. We are inviting the public to see the works of our Artists-in-Residence and Space Grant recipients as it is being created and developed. Opening the doors to the various stages of a work’s development and sharing the journey deepens the relationships between the work, the artist and the audience. Open Studio Showings include a moderated question-and-answer period where the audience’s observations and the artist’s intentions are explored. For more information, go to <a href="http://bax.org/open-studio-series/" rel="nofollow">http://bax.org/open-studio-series/</a> BAX | 421 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 | (718)832-0018 | <a href="mailto:info@bax.org">info@bax.org</a> | bax.org

Irondales third annual M. Edgar Rosenblum Awards Gala, November 13

Irondale — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 16:57:19 +0000

<center> M. Edgar Rosenblum¹s Legacy to be Honored at Irondale in Brooklyn A Benefit for Irondale Ensemble¹s Theater and Education Programs Janis Russell & TD Bank Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 6:30pm - 9pm</center> What: The Third Annual M. Edgar Rosenblum Awards When: Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 6:30 - 9pm Where: Irondale Center, 85 South Oxford Street Info: <a href="http://www.irondale.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.irondale.org</a> / 718.488.9233 The third annual M. Edgar Rosenblum Awards Gala will be given on November 13 to benefit the Irondale Ensemble Project at the Irondale Center, 85 South Oxford Street, in the BAM Cultural District of Fort Greene. Awards will be presented to Janis Russell, Director of the Lafayette Inspirational Ensemble and Jack Rainey, Senior Vice President of Government and Community Banking at TD Bank. The 2012 program will include performances by the Irondale Ensemble, the highly acclaimed Alexandra Beller Dances, Lafayette Inspirational Ensemble with Janis Russell and a few surprise guests. M. Edgar Rosenblum (1932-2010), enjoyed a remarkable career in arts management that shaped and gave power to regional theatre in the United States. His work continues to be remembered on the stages of almost every regional and non-profit theater in the US. Irondale has honored his rich legacy through the creation of the M. Edgar Rosenblum Awards which are given out annually to individuals or public partners at the Irondale Center, 85 South Oxford Street, in the BAM Cultural District of Fort Greene. Arvin Brown, his long-time artistic partner at Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven CT., called Edgar "one of the most influential executive directors in the country". Tickets to the benefit are $150-$200. For information call: 718 488-9233. The Irondale Ensemble Project, established 29 years ago, is a permanent ensemble known for its innovative theatrical productions as well a ground-breaking education programs with teachers and students in public schools, incarcerated men and women, and adolescents at risk of AIDS/HIV. The founders of Irondale, Jim Niesen, Barbara Mackenzie-Wood and Terry Greiss first met when they were hired as young actors at Long Wharf in 1977. According to Artistic Director, Jim Niesen, "Working at Long Wharf in a tremendously supportive creative environment, gave us the model of how we wanted to keep working throughout our careers. It also brought the three of us together in what clearly became, for all of us, our most important professional and personal relationship". Terry Greiss, Irondale's Executive Director said, "Jim and I have been working as a team for 29 years. Although we didn't set out to model ourselves after Arvin (Brown) and Edgar, it was an important and successful example of partnership that we were exposed to early in our careers". Barbara Mackenzie-Wood, now Head of the Acting /Music Theatre Program at Carnegie Mellon University said, "Edgar was a mentor for us all. When we started Irondale, he was always willing to give us advice or talk to our board. I think he was proud of what we created and we were always quick to acknowledge our roots” About the Honorees Janis Russell Long Term Fort Greene Resident Janis Russell is the director of the multi-racial, integrated Lafayette Inspirational Ensemble whose base is historical Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church. Janis has lived in five states, performing and recording with several groups. In 1979 Janis moved to New York with her husband, bassist Mike Weatherly, and continued to create music performing in various jazz clubs. Her voice has been called “powerful and touching” by politician Hilary Clinton and the Ensemble has performed for numerous award shows and for such dignitaries as Nelson Mandela and former President Bill Clinton. Janis’ fluency in Italian allowed her to address the audience on behalf of the Ensemble when they performed for the 20th anniversary celebration for Pope John Paul II. Under Janis’ direction the Ensemble was featured in “Body of War” the award winning documentary by Phil Donohue and Ellen Spiro, in the TV series Toni On! New York and in the Odyssey Network’s documentary series, Sewing Seeds. Besides her musical life, Janis is an Assistant Vice President at the Dreyfus Corporation, a subsidiary of The Bank Of New York Mellon Corporation. Jack Rainey (accepting for TD Bank) Jack W. Rainey is Senior Vice President of Government and Community Banking at TD Bank, overseeing community and government relations activities in NYC. He is currently the Board Chair of the Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra, and serves on the steering committee of the Association for a Better New York (ABNY). Jack also serves on the boards of the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens, the Flushing Willets Point LDC and the Prospect Park YMCA. Jack's roots in business and community life stem back to working in the NYC Mayor's office in the Koch Administration, as Executive Director of the Long Island City Business Development Corporation and as Executive Administrator and Dean of Cooperative Education at LaGuardia Community College/CUNY. Jack is blessed with a wonderful marriage to Diana Vail, his two children, 23-year-old daughter, Vail, and 21-year-old son, Max, and the wondrous pup Volkie. About Irondale As a 28 year old Ensemble, Irondale has received national and international accolades for its theatrical performances which are often driven by themes that emerge from the social and political climate, as well as the ability to take unique approaches to well known tales. This season will be no exception. Now with their own space, the Irondale Center in Fort Greene they have also been instrumental in supporting the work of emerging and mature artists. The Irondale Center, the first performing arts space to open in the BAM cultural district is uniquely and entirely run and maintained by the Irondale Ensemble. A beautiful and historic space, the center is an old Sunday school building attached to the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian church. The church boasts an incredible history in its own right, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to positive social activism. Since it opened in 2008, the Center has hosted the work of Sarah Ruhl, BH Barrie, Anthony Braxton, and emerging artists like PigPen Theatre. Irondale’s Mission Through the power of the ensemble process, Irondale creates and presents theater, performance and education programs that challenge traditional assumptions about art, and help us to better interpret contemporary culture. The Irondale Center, our theater, laboratory and classroom, is a home for ensemble artists of all disciplines and cultures, and a resource for our community.

Calling Young Actors: Fall Session

EzraBarnes — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:29:28 +0000

YOUNG ACTORS WORKSHOP Ezra Barnes, Director Collaboration, communication, decisiveness, focus, empathy, self-reliance, joy! Acting Skills That Go Beyond the Stage. Learn from experienced performers who love to teach children. Fall Session: Week of September 18 - Week of December 17 (9 weeks). For more information: <a href="http://www.youngactorsbrooklyn.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.youngactorsbrooklyn.com</a> *Ages 8-10: THE PLAY’S THE THING: Games & Improv, Scenes MONDAYS, September 24-December 17, 4:15-5:30 p.m. (11 classes with no class October 8 & November 12, $275)  TUESDAYS, September 18-December 18, 4:15-5:30 p.m. (14 classes, $350) *Ages 11-14: THE YOUNG ACTORS WORKOUT: Scenes, Improv, Games, Short Plays MONDAYS, September 24-December 17 5:30-7:00 p.m. (11 classes with no class October 8 & November 12, $275) FRIDAYS, September 21-December 21, 4:30-6:00 p.m.,  (13 classes with no class November 23, $325. Held at Midwood Martial Arts & Family Fitness Center 1302 Avenue H, Brooklyn, co-taught with Christine Siracusa) SATURDAYS, September 22-December 15, 10:30-12:00 a.m. (11 classes with no class October 6 & November 24, $275)  *8th Grade  SPECIAL CLASS: PERFORMING ARTS HIGH SCHOOL AUDITION WORKSHOP TUESDAYS, September 18-December 18, 5:30-7:00 p.m. (14 classes, $490) *Ages 14-18 TEEN ACTORS WORKOUT SATURDAYS, September 22-December 15, 12:00-1:30 p.m. (11 classes with no class October 6 & November 24, $275)  *Private Coaching By Appointment For students preparing a last minute audition or rehearsing a role in a play, or for students who simply wish to deepen their skills, one on one coaching is very helpful. Contact me for rates and information. *Acting Classes for Adults Are you interested in learning what I teach but find yourself older than the age ranges specified? Let me know! I teach adults as well. Discount: See our website for information on discounts to students who register for the year-long course of study. Also: scholarships are available for students in need who have a passion for acting and theater. Young Actors Workshop classes are located in the heart of Brooklyn’s Cobble Hill. We have held classes in the studios at Christ Church (corner of Clinton and Kane Streets). Christ Church and the parish building are temporarily closed while undergoing repair. We are considering two different spaces in the neighborhood and will announce the location soon. TO REGISTER: At our website are registration forms. Please fill one out and return it to me by email or fax. Or give a ring (718-624-4604). Don’t hesitate to ask questions! I’m always happy to talk and tell you more about the classes. Ezra Barnes, Director Ezra Barnes is a teacher, actor, and director. A Shakespearean expert, he founded Connecticut’s Shakespeare on the Sound, considered one of the premier outdoor classical theaters in the area, and served as its Artistic Director for 14 years. He has performed Off-Broadway with the Mint, Pearl and New Federal Theater Companies, with numerous regional theaters, is a member of Brooklyn’s own Brave New World Rep, and has been featured on Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, Bored to Death, As the World Turns, and in the feature films Joshua and Once More With Feeling. A longtime Brooklyn resident and parent, Ezra has taught theater for young people at Saint Ann’s School, the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, Poly Prep, and Piper Theatre. <a href="mailto:youngactorsbrooklyn@gmail.com">youngactorsbrooklyn@gmail.com</a> <a href="http://www.youngactorsbrooklyn.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.youngactorsbrooklyn.com</a> FACEBOOK <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Young-Actors-Workshop-Brooklyn/144707092275474?sk=wall" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Young-Actors-Workshop-Brooklyn/144707092275474?sk=wall</a> 718-624-4604 Please share this email with interested friends.

Irondale takes part in BEAT Presenting the Music Theater work COLOR BETWEEN THE

Irondale — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:38:06 +0000

Irondale takes part in BEAT Presenting the Music Theater work COLOR BETWEEN THE LINES the abolitionist struggle in Brooklyn a project of “In Pursuit of Freedom” What: Irondale presents COLOR BETWEEN THE LINES- revived as part of BEAT When: September 13th, 14th, 15th, 18th, 20th Where: Irondale Center, 85 South Oxford St, Brooklyn, 2/3/4/5/R/Q/D/B to Atlantic/Pacific and various venues around Brooklyn (see schedule below). Cost: General Admission $20 Info: <a href="http://www.irondale.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.irondale.org</a> / 718 488 9233 BROOKLYN, NY – Brooklyn’s first festival to showcase the borough’s emerging artists in theater, dance, and voice will premiere this fall and features, among other cutting edge artists, the Irondale Ensemble who will be performing in their beautiful home, the Irondale Center and other venues across the borough. The Irondale Ensemble will be presenting a minimally staged, version of their spring smash “Color Between the Lines” part of the In Pursuit of Freedom project. Originally scheduled to perform a work-in-progress of their upcoming Julius Caesar for the festival, Irondale and the creators of BEAT made the switch to revive Color Between the Lines instead. According to Terry Greiss, Irondale’s Executive Director, “Color Between the Lines is the history of Brooklyn’s abolitionist struggle, told through original company created music and based on newly uncovered history. The combination of it being a real Brooklyn story and the innovative nature of the performance style itself makes it an exciting offering for BEAT. We are thrilled that we are able to find the resources that allow us to revive it for the festival.” When it first premiered in the spring the Huffington Post called it a “pulsing and powerful production”, and the NY Times called it “courageous and compelling” with an “energetic and impassioned” ensemble. Please join Irondale at one of their six performances. See the schedule below. Irondale Ensemble, BEAT Schedule September 13th - Thursday Irondale Ensemble, “Color Between the Lines” 7:30pm @ The Irondale Center September 14th - Friday Irondale Ensemble, “Color Between the Lines” 7:30pm @ Flatbush Reformed Church September 15th - Saturday Irondale Ensemble, “Color Between the Lines” 4:30pm @ Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Tuesday, September 18 Irondale Ensemble, “Color Between the Lines” 7:30pm @ Coney Island Sideshow Theater Thursday, September 20 Irondale Ensemble, “Color Between the Lines” 7:30pm @ Waterfront Museum in Red Hook The BEAT Festival (Brooklyn Emerging Artists in Theater) will be held from September 12-23. All general admission tickets are $20, with festival passes and VIP packages also available at <a href="http://www.BEATBrooklyn.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.BEATBrooklyn.com</a>.

Butoh Electra @ Irondale, August 29 - September 8

Irondale — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 19:34:31 +0000

Irondale presents: The Ume Group’s BUTOH ELECTRA “commanding, physically impressive performances from The Ume Group." - The Village Voice August 29 - September 8 What: Butoh Electra - The Ume Group Where: Irondale Center, 85 South Oxford St, Brooklyn, 2/3/4/5/R/Q/D/B to Atlantic/Pacific When: 8/29, 8/30, 8/31, 9/1, 9/5, 9/6, 9/7, 9/8, all performances are at 8pm Previews: 8/29, 8/30 Cost: $25 general admission/ $18 advance admission / $10 students/seniors Brooklyn, NY: Opening the 2012/13 season at Irondale is the magnificent, intense and intelligent Butoh Electra created and performed by the highly acclaimed ensemble, The Ume Group. A “beautiful and disturbing” piece (NYTheatre.com), Butoh Electra presents Sophocles' Greek revenge tragedy as the story of a woman whose vibrant inner life is corrupted by the world of walking dead in which she lives. The Ume Group's fresh take on this much loved classic combines glimpses of Electra's "dance of utter darkness” with impressive fight choreography and martial arts. Manifested onstage by a collection of gifted performers, this flagship physical theater piece from The Ume Group places the ensemble at the forefront of the emerging arts scene. Led by physical theatre practitioner and producing artistic director Jordan Rosin, The Ume Group is dedicated to sharing traditions and developing new work, a mission that has been clearly achieved by this groundbreaking production which has been called a "successful synthesis of classical Greek and Japanese traditions" which "enriches the myth at the piece's core” - The Village Voice. Butoh Electra was originally developed in 2010 as part of the Lab Theatre Series at Syracuse University. It was given its first professional presentation at the New York International Fringe Festival in 2011. Since Butoh Electra in 2011, The Ume Group has contributed developmental support to several projects, including "The Glimmer" (Roy Arias Spring Theater Festival 2012), “Kriep” and "Baldy" (FringeNYC 2012). Jordan Rosin (Creator / Producer) is a physical theatre artist, teacher, and ensemble theatre enthusiast. He is co-founder and Producing Artistic Director of The Ume Group, a physical theatre ensemble dedicated to sharing traditions and developing new work. He received his B.F.A. in Drama from Syracuse University and has also trained at the Tepper Center for Careers in Theatre, as well as with numerous independent teachers of butoh. Directing credits include Butoh Electra (Syracuse University & FringeNYC); Mud by Maria Irene Fornés (Syracuse University); outcry: students celebrating art (Auburn Ave Theatre). He is a 2008-2009 Crown Scholar and recipient of the Josephine Abady Award for Excellence in Directing. He first conceived Butoh Electra as the culmination of an undergraduate thesis project on ensemble theatre techniques, the theories behind which have continued to shape the culture and creative process of the Ume Group's fledgling ensemble. He regularly speaks on the relationship between butoh, gymnastics, and ensemble theatre on his video blog, A Sense of Ensemble. The Irondale Center, the first performing arts space to open in the Downtown Brooklyn Cultural District is uniquely and entirely run and maintained by the Irondale Ensemble. A beautiful and historic space, the Center is an old Sunday school building attached to the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church. The church boasts an incredible history in its own right being a shelter proving through history a commitment to positive social activism. Irondale’s Mission Through the power of the ensemble process, Irondale creates and presents theater, performance and education programs that challenge traditional assumptions about art, and help us to better interpret contemporary culture. The Irondale Center, our theater, laboratory and classroom, is a home for ensemble artists of all disciplines and cultures, and a resource for our community. ###

[CP] FREE Playspace at BAX! Check it out at our Open House Sept. 8th!

Brooklyn Arts Exchange — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:45:25 +0000

PARENTS, Register from Move & Groove I (18-30 months) or II (2.5-3.5 years) and enjoy BAX's Playspace for ages 1-4 for FREE! Playspace is on Mondays & Fridays starting October 29th from 9-11am. WANT TO CHECK IT OUT? FIND YOUR WAY TO OUR FALL OPEN HOUSE! Saturday, September 8, 10:00am – 2:00pm Sample FREE dance, theater, and tumbling classes for ages 18 months to 18 years. Join the families of the BAX community. Meet the BAX faculty and staff and register for the Fall Trimester. Enjoy refreshments, tour the facilities, and check out our fun, colorful Playspace for ages 1-4. For the Open House sample class schedule visit <a href="http://bax.org/youth/open-house">http://bax.org/youth/open-house</a> Note: Classes not available on the sample schedule will be offered as trial classes the first week of the Fall trimester (Sept. 10-15). Arrangements must be made in advance. AND DON'T FORGET you can REGISTER NOW for Fall Youth Classes. For the Fall Youth Class Schedule, visit <a href="http://bax.org/youth/classes">http://bax.org/youth/classes</a> BAX/Brooklyn Arts Exchange 421 Fifth Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11215 Contact us: Phone: (718)832-0018 Email: <a href="mailto:info@bax.org">info@bax.org</a>

[CP] Find your way to BAX's Fall 2012 Open House!

Brooklyn Arts Exchange — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:10:08 +0000

Saturday, September 8, 10:00am – 2:00pm Sample FREE dance, theater, and tumbling classes for ages 18 months to 18 years. Join the families of the BAX community. Meet the BAX faculty and staff and register for the Fall Trimester. Enjoy refreshments, tour the facilities, and check out our fun, colorful Playspace for ages 1-4. For the Open House sample class schedule visit <a href="http://bax.org/youth/open-house">http://bax.org/youth/open-house</a> Note: Classes not available on the sample schedule will be offered as trial classes the first week of the Fall trimester (Sept. 10-15). Arrangements must be made in advance. AND DON'T FORGET you can REGISTER NOW for Fall Youth Classes. For the Fall Youth Class Schedule, visit <a href="http://bax.org/youth/open-house"><a href="http://bax.org/youth/classes" rel="nofollow">http://bax.org/youth/classes</a> </a> BAX | 421 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 | tel: (718)832-0018

Random Access Theatre presents Jazz-Age Twelfth Night!

mmeccouri — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:12:35 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS RELEASE 03/07/12 Random Access Theatre Company Contact: Martin Meccouri <a href="mailto:martin@randomaccesstheatre.com">martin@randomaccesstheatre.com</a> 413.218.4237 Random Access Theatre Company Presents a Raucous, Jazz-Age Staging of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night NEW YORK, NEW YORK— A fun romp full of gender-bending, mistaken identity, music and mayhem, Random Access Theatre Company’s Twelfth Night re-energizes Shakespeare’s most beloved comedy. As told by eight actors and a musical instrument, this fast-paced, 90-minute wild ride unfolds against the backdrop of Prohibition in the big city. Lawrence Lesher directs this production, in which one actor plays the twin leads, Viola and Sebastian, and another plays Antonio and Orsino. Twelfth Night will open with one ticketed benefit performance before a run of free park performances throughout New York City. The opening night benefit performance on Friday, May 11th at 8:00PM is at GrindSpace Loft and features an open bar and beautiful views of Gramercy. Tickets: <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2741482849" rel="nofollow">http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2741482849</a> Schedule: Friday May 11th: Grind Space, 419 Park Avenue South, 2nd Floor - 8pm Saturday May 12th: Fort Greene Park, Monument 2pm Saturday May 12th: Astoria Park, Below the Tri-Boro Bridge, 6pm Sunday May 13th: Astoria Park, Below the Tri-Boro Bridge, 2pm Sunday May 13th: Fort Greene Park, Monument 6pm Friday May 18th: Vesuvio Playground, Handball Court, 6pm (Thompson and Spring Street, Manhattan) Saturday May 19th: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Granite Prospect, 7pm Sunday May 20th: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Granite Prospect, 7pm Random Access Theatre Company continues their ambitious 2012 season with Twelfth Night after a successful winter run of Patrick Hamilton’s Rope. Now in its second season, Random Access Theatre Company collaborates with theatre artists to develop culturally relevant work at the highest standards of artistic excellence. Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare, Directed by Lawrence Lesher Featuring: Jessica Ko, Javan Nelson, Kelly Rogers, Chris Kateff, Sean MacBride Murray, Jonathan Craig, Courtney Cook, and Matt Harris. FOR MORE INFO: <a href="http://www.randomaccesstheatre.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.randomaccesstheatre.com</a>

In Pursuit of Freedom @ Irondale w/Brooklyn Historical Society & Weeksville

Irondale — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:30:40 +0000

Irondale Presents: IN PURSUIT OF FREEDOM A New Play to kick off the First Public History Project on the Antislavery and Abolitionist Movement in Brooklyn A partnership with Weeksville Heritage Center and the Brooklyn Historical Society What: Irondale Ensemble’s In Pursuit of Freedom When: April 26 – May 24, Tuesdays 7pm, Wednesday – Saturday, 8pm Where: Irondale Center, 85 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Cost: Full price $35.00, student rush $15, Tuesdays $10 Info: <a href="http://www.irondale.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.irondale.org</a> / Brooklyn, NY: The Irondale Ensemble presents a new play, In Pursuit of Freedom, April 26 – May 26 (Tuesdays thru Saturday), an original work devised by the ensemble and developed as part of the borough’s first public history project to explore the abolitionist movement in Brooklyn. The whole project, also known as In Pursuit of Freedom will bring to life this fascinating abolition story while teasing out the relevance of the subject for contemporary audiences. At Irondale, In Pursuit of Freedom will explore the tension between Brooklyn’s phenomenal growth during the nineteenth century based on its intricate ties to slavery, and the moral imperative towards anti-slavery activism by a small group of residents. Set in the tumultuous decade prior to the Civil War, In Pursuit of Freedom will blend real and fictional characters, who were all committed Brooklynites. The play will explore a time in this borough’s history when free African-Americans, charted a course of self-determination in order to address the everyday injustices of racism, threats of illegal kidnapping, voter discrimination, and a profound lack of legal and political equality. It was also a time when ordinary men and women, black and white, became abolitionists, in order to end slavery even as their city’s wealth depended on the Southern economy. The play will tell new stories about familiar abolitionists and recover activists who have been underrepresented by mainstream narratives. Ultimately, the play will be a venue for exploring American notions of freedom and engage with the ongoing debates of how we define freedom today. In Pursuit of Freedom project draws on the resources and capacities of two other leading Brooklyn cultural organizations, Brooklyn Historical Society and Weeksville Heritage Center. In Fall 2013, all three organizations will unveil permanent exhibitions as part of an ambitious, historical and educational project, that will complement and add to the experience of seeing the play. The drama of the abolitionist movement is manifest in the physical environment. Many communities still meet in churches that were centers of resistance. Buildings that were once were abolitionists’ homes or meeting venues abound. The waterfront is still littered with the warehouses and other buildings that were essential for exchange and trade with the slave holding states. At twenty of these sites highly visible “markers” will be erected as permanent reminders of the history of the location to passers by. Elements of these exciting exhibitions will be displayed throughout the historic Irondale Center to offer glimpses of what In Pursuit of Freedom will become as the project moves through into 2013. About Irondale Irondale was created by Jim Niesen, Terry Greiss and Barbara Mackenzie-Wood, in 1983. Through the power of the ensemble process, Irondale creates and presents theater, performance, and education programs that challenge traditional assumptions about art, and help us to better interpret contemporary culture. The Irondale Center is the company’s theater, laboratory, and classroom. It is also home for ensemble artists of all disciplines and cultures. ###

Upcoming Performance: Dan Fishback's No Direction Homo

Brooklyn Arts Exchange — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:42:32 +0000

Tickets: $15 General : $8 Low-income : $15 3-night Special THE MATERIAL WORLD (a reading) : Friday, April 13 @ 8pm The Material World is a pop musical about a family of socialist Jews in the 1920s who live in a house with Madonna and Britney Spears. NEEDING IT : Saturday, April 14 @ 8pm The culmination of Dan Fishback’s workshop, Needing It: Performance in the Queer Community Tradition, eleven students will present original performances. THE MAMMAL YEARS Album Release Party : Sunday, April 15 @ 6pm Performance artist and singer-songwriter Dan Fishback releases The Mammal Years, his first full-length solo album in four years, featuring full-band arrangements of songs he’s developed in New York’s anti-folk scene over the past decade. He’ll be joined by singer-songwriters Joseph Keckler, Lucian Kahn (of Schmekel), Casey Holford, and Double Deuce. <a href="http://bax.org/dan-fishbacks-no-direction-homo/" rel="nofollow">http://bax.org/dan-fishbacks-no-direction-homo/</a> BAX/ Brooklyn Arts Exchange 421 5th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11215 (718) 832-0018

Irondale Announces Summer Theater Programs for Kids!

Irondale — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:27:24 +0000

SUMMER THEATER PROGRAMS @ IRONDALE JULY 9 – AUGUST 3 Irondale is excited to announce 2012 Summer Classes. Two-week sessions are tailored to keep students' minds engaged by providing a nurturing, safe, and artistic atmosphere. Lead by professional Irondale Artists, young actors will experience various game-based workshops throughout the day. Workshops range from acting techniques, improvisation, movement/dance and character creation to storytelling, playwriting, and intro to design. Instructors encourage students to explore the power of creativity and develop an artistic voice. All sessions conclude with a performance for family and friends. Classes are held 9:00AM – 4:00PM, Monday – Friday in Irondale’s gorgeous off-Broadway theater in the heart of Fort Greene Brooklyn, where the stage truly is the classroom. Early Drop-Off starts at 8AM, and After-Care till 5:30PM available for an additional fee. REGISTER NOW for early bird discounts: 5% off if registered by May 12, 2012, Returning Families and Irondale Members save 10% (additional 5% for early bird.) Enroll online at <a href="http://www.irondale.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.irondale.org</a>, call 718-488-9233 x.224, email education@<a href='http://brooklynian.com/forum/profile/irondale'>irondale</a>.org, or come in and visit us at 85 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217. OPEN HOUSE: Saturday March 31, 2012, 12:00 – 2:00 PM Please join us for an open class, meet and greet with summer staff and the Irondale Ensemble. Backstage tours, snacks, and sign up for Summer Classes. KIDS THEATER PLAYGROUND (Ages 6 – 10) July 9 – July 20, 2012 Kids Theater Playground will have students bouncing off the walls with inspiration! There are so many ways to tell a story – kids will explore genre, comedic styles, improvisation, movement, mask and puppet making, music, dance, and song. Kids Theater Playground will conclude in a variety show of scenes, skits, songs, and storytelling completely inspired by the students. JUNIOR COMPANY INTENSIVE (Ages 11 – 15) July 23 – August 3, 2012 Growing from the success of our school-year tween classes, Junior Company members will have the opportunity to learn the same ensemble approach our adult and teen companies experience year round. Working towards their final scripted performance students will learn what it takes to put on a show. From acting, improv, and scene study to front-of-house, and design Junior Company members will work as an ensemble to produce their play

PS122's Spring Gala 2012: Nowhere to Go but Everywhere

performancespace122 — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:57:59 +0000

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PS122's Spring Gala 2012: Nowhere to Go but Everywhere

performancespace122 — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:18:43 +0000

You're invited to PS122's Spring Gala 2012: Nowhere to Go but Everywhere, honoring LUCY SEXTON. When: Thursday, March 15, 2012 • 6PM Cocktails & hors d'oeuvres with DJ JOHNNY DYNELL • 7:30PM Performance • 9PM Dessert & silent auction • 10:30PM Afterparty at SUPERFINE Where: St. Ann's Warehouse  38 Water St., Brooklyn, NY  How: Sponsorships from $25,000 - $1,500 Single tickets from $350 Who: Honorary chairs MIKHAIL BARYSHNIKOV, JO ANDRES & STEVE BUSCEMI JOHN LEGUIZAMO, YVONNE RAINER, Gala chair EAST VILLAGE COMMUNITY COALITION and the PS122 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Shining Star Award presented to PHIL HARTMAN Hosted by MX JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND Performances by ANNE IOBST as THE NAKED LADY / SARAH MICHELSON & MIKE IVESON JULIE ATLAS MUZ / BOB HOLMAN Short film by STEPHEN DALDRY Excerpt from Spalding Gray: Stories Left to Tell performed by JONATHAN AMES, ERIC BOGOSIAN, MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM, AIN GORDON Excerpt from TURNING a new film by CHARLES ATLAS featuring ANTONY AND THE JOHNSONS Live Auction with ISAAC MIZRAHI & RICHARD MOVE as MARTHA GRAHAM