Talking With Muna Tseng About “Stella” at Danspace Project
The Bessie-award winning choreographer discusses her latest performance-installation work
Monthly Archives: April 2011
The Digest: April 20, 2011
Devising vs. Writing; Responses to race in contemporary performance; Seattle may or may not be losing a LORT house; and more
My Coma Dreams at Montclair
We’ve heard this show My Coma Dreams is going to be good. And intense. It is a multimedia music/theater project by musician Fred Hersch about his visions during a two-month coma due to AIDS-related dementia.
Mabou Mines 40th Anniversary Benefit Gala
On Monday, April 18th Mabou Mines hosted a 40th Anniversary gala at the Paula Cooper Gallery with performances from Philip Glass, Laurie Anderson, John Kelly and many more.
Why Aren’t There More African-Americans In Contemporary Performance?
Discussions of revitalizing black theater concentrate on playwrights and new plays, but why aren’t more black artists looking to make work outside of the box?
the horror the horror at abrons
A week or so ago Culturebot went to see The Horror The Horror at Abrons Arts Center. Here’s what you missed.
The Digest: April 13, 2011
Vivarium Studio gets their visas (good job everyone!), theater artists offer more thoughtful takes on the intersection of money and art, and more
Theo Bleckmann sings Lili Marleen
Last week we attended all three nights of 21cLiederabend at The Kitchen. One of the many mesmerizing performers was Theo Bleckmann.
Epona’s Labyrinth at HERE
The South Wing’s Epona’s Labyrinth is a visually stunning tale of psychological horror.
Body Madness @ Danspace Project: a rumination
A lot of great things have been said about Judy Hussie-Taylor’s Platform structures at Danspace Project. They’ve served as great mobilizers of artists as advocates, curators, and creators and as springboards for a great range of dialogues among the various audiences who attend any (or
Watching Performance As Spiritual Practice
Andy meditates on watching performance as spiritual practice.
Dude, I’m Getting An Award
Culturebot’s own Andy Horwitz is getting an award from BAX. Join him and a crew of other celebrants at the BAX 20th Anniversary Celebration on May 5, 2011.