Andrew Nemr & CPD PLUS: Music of the Spheres

Thursday & Saturday

April 24 and 26, 8:00pm

This dazzling ensemble of young hoofers led by Andrew Nemr takes a high-energy and high-concept crack at “Gershwin Piano Prelude No. 1,” re-envisioning an a cappella arrangement of the composition with a dancer assuming each vocal role and translating the parts into visually dynamic and percussive movement. CPD will perform accompanied by the original prelude, playfully creating a musical game that brings Gershwin’s melodies to life in a whole new way.

LAVA with Toshi Reagon: The Paradise Project

Thursday & Saturday

May 1 and 3, 8:00pm

The new work from this Brooklyn-based dance company, known for pushing the limits of dance and the female form by incorporating theater, music, acrobatics, wrestling, trapeze, and contact improv, is a collaboration with singer-songwriter Toshi Reagon. The Paradise Project is about neighborhoods and examines the delicate balance of harmony, revolution, separatism, community, and integration. LAVA’s distinctive approach is sure to create a uniquely intimate and personal performance. Directed by Sarah East Johnson. Music Direction by Toshi Reagon.

Tickets available at the door and online: www.briconline.org/bricstudio.

Info: 866-811-4111.

Directions

BRICstudio is located on the 2nd floor of 647 Fulton Street. Enter at 57 Rockwell Place, around the corner from the BAM Harvey Theater.

Subway:  2, 3, 4 or 5 to Nevins St; B, M, Q, R to DeKalb Av; G to Fulton St

Bus:  B25, B26, B38, or B52 to Ashland Place/Rockwell place, turn right on Rockwell.

About

BRICstudio supports the development of new works in theater, dance, music and multi-disciplinary performance and provides subsidized rehearsal and performance space for artists in our 4,000 square foot black box theater. BRICstudio is a performing arts program of BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn, a multi-disciplinary arts and media non-profit, dedicated to presenting visual, performing and media arts programs that are reflective of Brooklyn’s diverse communities, and to providing resources and platforms to support the creative process. All of our offerings are free or low cost, to enhance the public’s access to and understanding of arts and media.