“Einstein on the Beach” previews in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Culturebot contributor Meghan Moe Beitiks shares her thoughts on encountering “Einstein on The Beach”, which was recently in previews in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Monthly Archives: January 2012
“You, My Mother” – New Opera from Two-Headed Calf at LaMama
With “You, My Mother” Two-Headed Calf brings together some amazing artists to create contemporary opera. One creative team is composer Brendan Connelly and playwright Karinne Keithley Syers, the other is Obie Award-winning composer Rick Burkhardt with Obie-winning playwright Kristen Kosmas, directed by Brooke O’Harra, with music performed by Yarn/Wire + Strings. This is going to be really cool.
Artists and Presenters Public Dialogue
Maura’s moderating another panel for The Field’s Economic Revitalization in the Performing Arts program on Monday 1/30 at 6:30 at Joyce Soho about “How Artists and Presenters Works Together.” FREE.
Jim Findlay and the Secret Sex Lives of Plants
The director talks about his new show at 3LD, “Botanica” (Because “Green Porno” and “Botany of Desire” were already taken)
Young Jean Lee’s “Untitled Feminist Show”: The Con
Everything you ever wanted to know about this show, you learned in your middle school health ed class
The Mob’s “Maggie is a Twat” Opens in Copenhagen This February
A transdisciplinary performance duo tackle Britain’s notorious Iron Lady in a work set to open next month in Europe
Young Jean Lee’s “Untitled Feminist Show”: The Pro
Guest contributor Cassie Peterson writes about YJL’s challenging new show at PS 122’s COIL Festival
PAJ 100 – Performance New York
PAJ 100 – Performance New York is now available and there are events on January 24 and 25.
Culturebot Conversation with Brad Learmonth of Harlem Stage
Andy chats with Brad Learmonth, Director of Programming at Harlem Stage, to discuss the spring season, next year’s 30th Anniversary and more.
“My Friend Maia” by Julia Warr
This short film showed up in my Facebook feed. Artist and film maker Julia Warr met Maia Helles, a 95 year old Russian former ballet dancer with a unique exercise routine.
Yaa Samar! goes to The Store
New York City based Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre presents The Store, an evening length dance theater performance that tells a story of love, loss and the struggle for self on January 19-21, at 7:30pm and January 22 at 2pm, at Joyce SoHo.
Samuel & Alasdair: A Personal History of the Robot War
“Samuel & Alasdair,” by up-and-coming theater collective The Mad Ones, more than holds its own in this theater-drenched month.