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L.E.S.
THE
15TH ANNUAL LOWER EAST SIDE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, MAY 28th
JOHNSON THEATER
Please
note - Schedule Subject to change. We will post all changes as soon
as possible.
6:00pm MAQUINA MONO
MAQUINA MONO which means "monkey machine" is a bilingual Latin rock band with horns, from New York City. We play a range of music: rock, funk, reggae and r& b, all mixed with Latin styles. We play original music, and covers if requested. We have played extensively at festivals and clubs in New York City, as well as Boston and Argentina. Additionally, we have appeared in radio shows in both continents. Our last appearance at TNC was as one ofÊtwo dancebands for the annual Halloween Ball. For up-coming shows and contact go to: www.myspace.com/maquinamono
6:32 COBU
5293. Author, Director, Choreographer: Yako Miyamoto. Performers: Yako Miyamoto, Yuki Yamamori, Micro Fukuyama, Harune Hisada,Yoco Ogawa, Saki Hamano. Cobu, based in New York City, was created as a Live Rhythm Performing Arts Group in 2000. Yako Miyamoto, the founder of Cobu is a current member of the off broadway-hit STOMP. Cobu combines elements of the Japanese traditional Taiko drumming with rhythmic Tap dancing. The extremely positive impact of the performance has received rave reviews from The New York Times and The Chicago Sun Times. and has touched audiences through major festivals in Boston, Washington DC and Chicago.
6:44 DOWNTOWN URBAN THEATRE FESTIVAL
presents excerpts of 2010 DUTF Shows Pinero Resurrected by Michele Cuomo and Ian Gonzalez Phillips. Starring Ian Gonzalez Phillips. Lying in a hospital bed during the final hours of his life, legendary poet Miguel Pinero suddenly finds himself transported back to the Lower east Side. This time he's not there to be Saint Miguelito, patron saint of lost junkies and cons, but just Miguel. Lessons on the A Train by Downtown Urban Theater Festival. Lessons on the A Train is an original coming-of-age story about a group of urban teenagers growing up in modern day NYC. It's put in motion one day on the A subway train where Bronx girls, Julissa and Lyria, find freedom to explore life choices when they encounter the candy-toting Raheim.
7:06 KITTY LUNN
"Portrait of Frida." Choreographed by Carla Vannucchi. Music by Carlos Chavez. Costume design by George Hudacko. Scenic design by Andrew Macmillian. Performed by Kitty Lunn.
7:28 MULTISTAGES
Hell and High Water, or Lessons for When the Sky Falls is MultiStages 2009 New Works Winner. Written by Jamuna Yvette Sirker and Directed by MultiStages Artistic Director Lorca Peress; Jan Hartley, Projection Design; Josh Allen, Sound Design; Sanford Wilson, Board Operator; Ellie D'Eustachio, Costume Design; Alex Moore, Lighting Design; Choreographer Jennifer Chin. CAST: Richarda Abrams, Theresa Burns, Ross DeGraw, Joyce Griffen, Cary Hite, Russell Jordan, Anna Lamadrid, Frederick Mayer, Paul Christian Mischeshin
7:40 ROD RODGERS DANCE COMPANY
presents two new works Choreographed by Artistic Director Kim Grier. "UR UH SOI." To be within is to be one. To be one is to be within. Performed by:Chris Keramidas & Nami Kagami. Music Composed by:George Ilijin. "UNDER FIRE." Dancers:Naomi Alves, Jamal Green, Miriam Hankins, Danielle Harris, Nami Kagami, Christopher Keramidas, Danielle Mullen & Kara Rosales. Wanda Waldon-Bey-Understudy. Music: Loreena McKennit, Break of Reality, Yiruma & Evanescence
7:52 BEN HARBURG & FRIENDS
The Yip Harburg Foundation's RAINBOW TROUPE: Songs of Humor and Hope with lyrics by Yip Harburg, Broadway's social conscience ("Over The Rainbow," Finian's Rainbow, etc.). Performers in clude: Ben Harburg (Yip's grandson), Genevive Kock and David Brunetti, piano & vocals. Songs include: "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime"; "Brain/Heart" duet; "Lydia the Tatooed Lady;" "Look To The Rainbow"
8:04 ROD RODGERS DANCE COMPANY
presents two new works Choreographed by Artistic Director Kim Grier. "UR UH SOI." To be within is to be one. To be one is to be within. Performed by:Chris Keramidas & Nami Kagami. Music Composed by:George Ilijin. "UNDER FIRE." Dancers:Naomi Alves, Jamal Green, Miriam Hankins, Danielle Harris, Nami Kagami, Christopher Keramidas, Danielle Mullen & Kara Rosales. Wanda Waldon-Bey-Understudy. Music: Loreena McKennit, Break of Reality, Yiruma & Evanescence
8:16 JUDITH MALINA
co-founder with Julian Beck of the historical Living Theatre, and pres ent artistic director of The Living Theatre at 21 Clinton Street on the Lower East Side, per forms her poetry from Poems of a Wandering Jewess.
8:28 ALICIA SVIGALS
Klezmer Reimagined: Alicia Svigals and Uli Geissendoerfer. Jazz pianist Uli Geissendoerfer's sidelong look at Alicia's klezmer fiddling offers a fresh per spective on this ancient and beautiful tradition
8:40 MARGO LEE SHERMAN
8:52 E-DANCE
The Long Sleeve Dance, performed by Cha-Lee Chan.
9:04 CONSTELLATION MOVING COMPANY
an excerpt from Cabaret Suite, which is an excerpt from our mixed repertory collage concert Modern Times. Performed and choreo graphed by Lori Barber and Maia Ramnath; music performed by Travis Tench.
9:16 NUYORICAN POETS CAFE
The Truth. Director, CEO and writer of The Truth Inc. Shadrack Boakye, Co-CEO and poet of The Truth Inc. Jemelle Joesph. We are the true reflection of many lives, we reveal what is forgotten and closed behind doors, We bring Gripping Urban Theatre, with mind-opening spoken word Poetry for all Ages. We don't aim to judge nor preach, we present a reflection of what is seen in today's society on stage. Have you been waiting to be inspired? Get ready, here is your chance.
9:28 MARIANA BEKERMAN DANCE COMPANY
Part 1-Untitled (trio), Part II- Bashert. Choreographer: Mariana Bekerman. Performed by: Hooba Bjornevold, Danielle Cortier, Lindsay Hilscher, Lindsay Kline, Ashley Matthews, Stine Moen, & Alice Sunderland. Music by: Blumchen, Peter Sivalia
9:40 GENERAL MISCHIEF DANCE THEATRE
"Tango Waltz" performed by Pawel Cheda and Emily Smyth Vartanian, choreographed by Pawel Cheda. "Lo Siento" performed by Chelsea Bonosky, choreographed by Emily Smyth Vartanian. "Plaything" performed and choreographed by Andrea Skurr and Emily Smyth Vartanian.
9:52 LOUISA BRADSHAW
International cabaretist, entertains you with a few of her numbers.
10:04 MAYA DESILVA
performing a new number called Amor Fatal, to a track by Max de Castro called Afro-Samba. It is a modern flamenco piece performed by: Maya de Silva, Choreographer and Artistic Director, Cynthia Morel, Marco Candela, Klaus Jekeli, Olyda Espinal and Nicole Bernhardt.
10:16 THUNDERBIRD AMERCAN INDIAN DANCERS
10:28 THE CALAMITY JANES
will be performing our original arrangements of two traditionalAppalachian tunes, and one penned by "Singing Governor" Jimmie Davis of Louisiana in 1949.
10:40 EPSTEIN & HASSAN
11:02 ROME NEAL
11:14 RENO
11:36 DUNYANA DANCE ENSEMBLE
The DDE will perform three short works: Contemporary Fusion and traditional Dance Orientale pieces choreographed by Amantha and a Bollywood dance by guest choreographer Andrea.
11:48 CHINESE THEATRE WORKS
Monkey King Provokes the Heavenly Palace. The Monkey King, China's most famous folk hero, was once working up in Heaven. Upset at not being invited to the annual Peach banquet, he breaks into the hall, ruins the party and provokes a battle with Heavenly fairies. Monkey King: Linliang Wang, Blue Dragon Fairy: Fei Wang, Crane Fairy: Xiaojun Song. Drummer/conductor: Gang Tien, Big Gong: Shirong Huang, Small Gong: Jianxin Tian, Cymbal: Bairu Song.
12:05am VANGELINE THEATER
"up - so'lace," a Butoh ensemble piece choreographed and directed by Vangeline for the Vangeline Theater. Performers: Sandra Servat, Bob Lyness, Ian Wen, Christian Barthod.
12:17 BECCA BLACKWELL
A Death Scene is a work in progress developed by Becca Blackwell and Carlton Ward, set to premiere in Spring 2011. Their collaboration infuses movement, clowning, and some acting. Carlton & Becca met while touring NYC Parks with Circus Amok and found that working together was a form of entertainment them- selves.ÊAnd hopefully others.
12:29 DAUGHTER OF HEAVEN
Modern China mirrors ancient Chinese History in this majestic play, as a concubine rises to empress and a simple girl from the provinces stops at nothing to become a captain of the Chinese Fashion industry of today. Written by Melisa Tien, Directed by Candice Burridge. With Paulina Brahm, Roy Chang, Michael LaPorta, G.V. Maldonado, Kervin Peralta, Mia Van de Water, Ya Yun Teng, The Lion Dancers. Daughter of Heaven will be performed as part of TNCÕs Chrysalis program on Sunday, June 13th.
12:41 JENNIFER BLOWDRYER has been living in the LES since 1986. She's performed at the Nuyorican, Bowery Poetry Club, and many other small venues in the neighborhood. She writes periodically for New York Press, runs a Ladies Only writing workshop on 7th Street, and is currently working on The Bitches Guide to the Lower East Side.
12:53 LAVINIA CO-OP
comes all the way from the east-end of London to the L.E.S, an all round performer having worked on many other peoples shows and as a solo artist. Original member of the gay theater troupe, The Bloolips, Lavinia's Vignettes Vindalloos Vintage Vinyl Vin Ordinaire Vinaigrette will be Vindicated
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