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[trascapades]

🎭👩🏿‍💻 #ArtIsAWeapon Tonight at 7PM EST on Facebook LIVE, the @billieholidaytheatre brings you the highly anticipated #50in50: Letters to Our Sons. 10 dynamic women actors from across the world who "consider both the world they inherited and the one they'd like to create." Directed by Indira Etwaroo. Curatorial Statement by Dominique Morisseau @domorisseau. Cast includes: Lisa Arrindell, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Lilli Cooper, Michele Shay, Keena Ferguson, Kendra Holloway, Celestine Rae, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney and Pauletta Pearson Washington. Live music by Maritri Garrett and Tayler Harris. Reposted from #billieholidaytheatre #StayAtHome #BlackStorytellers #BlackWomenActors #50Women #OurVoicesMatter #BlackGirlTheaterGeeks🤓 #TraScapades #ArtIsAWeapon #Theater #IndieTheater https://www.instagram.com/p/B-k4zuQgBbk/?igshid=cuq2et2ca9v6

[dendeniel]

On December 12, 4 people were killed and 4 more wounded on the territory of the DPR due to Ukrainian artillery shelling

Among the dead is Tatiana Ryzhova, the conductor of the song and dance ensemble "Donbass", the mother of two children, the youngest of whom is 6 years old.

[kevinrfree]

Reunited with this genius at rehearsal today! #TheMakingOfKingKong #IndieTheater #LisaClair #pingpong #dingdong #grabitgo (at Target Margin Theater) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqDxPR_B8nU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19hry55m8c86x

[gypsygeorge13]

{almost show time y'all!} #nyc #southbk #southslope #shakespeare #theater #southbrooklynshakespeare #thewinterstale #theatre #indie #indietheater #brooklyntheater #winterstale #southbkshake (at Old Stone House of Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl9ICSRlnOh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=88fj1pdhs9w8

[butlerbilly]

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Getting my cello chops back. Love having this beautiful instrument back in my arsenal. Fyi, I'm using a strap, not the peg and it's quite challenging. #cello #blackisthecolourofmytrueloveshair #williamshakespeare #titusandronicus #bitterpill #playersring #indietheater #indiemusic @bitterpilltoswallow

[bitterpillofficial]

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We told you there would be blood. First band rehearsal went bloody great last night. Prepare your throats, folks, we are coming for you! #titusandronicus #williamshakespeare #bitterpill #playersring #indiemusic #indietheater #portsmouthnh #folkmusic #antifolk #bloodyfolk

[jmchanneli]

The Flagship program of CHANNEL i is IN THE PASSIONPIT as we speak with indie industry pros and leaders about what it takes to make a play, film, TV series, book, music, and beyond. INDIE ARTISTS UNITE! join the group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/InThePassionPit #jmcommnet #indietheater #indietheatre #indiefilm #indietv #offoffbroadway #offbroadway #nytheater #nytheatre #gretv #channeli #playwright #playwrights #stage #theater #theatre #nowplaying #horrorfilm #horrorfilms #horrormovie #horrormovies #scifi #scififilm #scififilms #scifimovie #scifimovies #filmmaker #filmmakersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CIeuB_NjaZu/?igshid=h4z8y6f68ddw

[everydayinferno]

Supertopia Interview: Katherine Sommer, Director

SUPERTOPIA Written by Laura Hirschberg Everyday Inferno Theatre Company’s fifth annual FREE show in Central Park

SUMMIT ROCK, CENTRAL PARK August 11th-13th & August 18th-20th at 6:30pm Tickets: FREE (suggested donation of $10)

An original, heartfelt adventure for all ages, Supertopia centers around a group of remarkable, super-powered people in a new land where heroes aren't unique, and no one is in need of saving. Accountable to no one but themselves, the nine settlers of Supertopia struggle with the responsibility of creating a better world and the impossible, incredible choices that come with great power. Everyday Inferno's fifth annual free Central Park production imagines the lush, isolated beauty of Summit Rock as an uncharted wilderness, full of possibility. Join us once more for an astonishing summer evening, as we build new worlds in our own shared backyard.

What super-ability would you most want to have and least want to have? As an NYC resident, life is inextricably tied to our beloved MTA so, of course, my dream superpower is teleportation. Oh to arrive at my destination instantaneously without wondering whether a train will ever come and if, when it does, it will stop where it is meant to. Plus I could pretend I live inside the Harry Potter universe.

On the flip side, anything mind-reading-related freaks me out – too much unwanted knowledge seems like a recipe for disaster.

Strawberry, Banana, or Kiwi? Actual fruit: Strawberry Smoothie: Strawberry-Banana (I cheated. Sorry kiwis, you’re cool too.)

What current theatre artists are on your radar?  What excites you about their work? I am most excited by the people creating theatre in an inventive, different way – people who take big risks and aim to bring impossible moments to life. It’s thrilling to see that kind of work more and more, and at all different levels, particularly in the work of visionary directors like Rachel Chavkin.

Perhaps it’s because this project’s origins were in EITC’s 2016 developmental lab, but I’ve been thinking a lot, too, about all the other members of that lab – the projects they created there and the other work they’ve gone on to do. So I will say, in brief, that I am constantly surprised, inspired, and excited by the work of directors Todd Brian Backus, Courtney Laine Self, and Christine Zagrobelny, and playwrights Helen Banner, Eleanor Burgess, Matt Minnicino and, of course, Supertopia playwright Laura Hirschberg. 

And, in keeping with the theme that amazing artists have been working with EITC lately (I’m biased, I know, but what can I say), I’m also constantly and eagerly following the work of our 2017 season playwrights: Nora Sørena Casey, Francesca Pazniokas, and Reina Hardy, all of whom are brilliant and innovative and I can’t wait to see their next creations.

What do you wish the theatre had more of? More diverse voices - allow me to shout it from the rooftops, please! More women and people of color guiding productions and shaping the stories we tell. Also, more money – I wish there was more support (both general and financial) for the creation of new art from all levels of government and community.

Why is free theatre important?     Free theatre allows for larger, more diverse audiences, and who doesn’t want that? Everyone should have access to art regardless of their financial means, and free theatre exposes people to work they might not otherwise encounter or even seek out, in turn increasing the chances that we can alter audience’s perceptions or introduce people to new or different ideas and stories.

What do you hope the audience will be talking about after the show? I hope there’s some debate about the characters’ choices and motivations – they’re a complicated bunch and I’d love if people engaged with their decisions on a personal level. I also hope there’s some talk of personal responsibility and, at the risk of sounding clichéd, what comes with great power (you know what they say…). But mostly, I hope the audience has a blast joining us on another planet in this comic-book-inspired universe where nearly anything is possible – if people leave talking about how utterly cool it was to see how we managed to fly and teleport in the middle of Central Park, I will consider this a great success.

What else are you working on/are excited about at the moment? Well, if you’ll allow me to put on my EITC Producing Director cap for a moment, I will tell you of all the exciting things we have in store (now I want an actual “producing director” cap…). I’ve been working as the producer during the development of Regina Robbins’ Quicksand, a new adaptation of Nella Larsen’s Harlem Renaissance novel (check out the book, it’s fascinating!). We’re just about to finish up our year-long residency at the Access Theater, and a whole play has been brought into existence by a fantastic group of collaborators, so you should probably stay tuned for news of a future production (…hint hint…). 

First up, though, is our fall NYC premiere of Reina Hardy’s Glassheart for which I will also serve as producer. It’s a beautiful, magical play and I truly cannot wait to see it come to life (*ahem* save the date, October 19-29th, 2017 *ahem*).

How does “Supertopia” fit our season theme of Perception? This play is all about how people see themselves and their relationship to how others see them. What does it mean to be a superhero, whether or not the world sees you as one? Is it our choices who make us who we are, or are we defined by our abilities? Are other people struggling with the same things you are the only ones who can truly understand? And what would a “utopia” look like, anyway?

What aspect of working in the park are you most excited about? All the puppies! Plus it’s basically in my backyard, so the proximity to my bed is a real selling point.

Seriously, though, I’ve worked on a show in Central Park in some capacity for the past five years, and the possibilities available in that space still seem boundless. I’m extra excited to be working on a new, contemporary play in the park, and this particular environment really lends itself to creating an all-encompassing new world for both the play and its audience.

What is the biggest challenge this piece has posed to you? The physical elements of the piece – how will we make someone fly when we’re outside? How can someone teleport into a scene? What does telekinesis look like and how can we portray it in a visually interesting way? – have been a real challenge and joy to figure out. I’ve also been excited about the challenge of finding the tonal balance within the piece (and the genre for that matter). Much of the play is very grounded in our reality, and maintaining that feeling in concert with the heightened magic of the super-powered moments has been an invigorating challenge.

What's the difference between trying to represent superheroes/powers in theatre vs on film?  Well, there are the technical components of course: the lack of wires, special effects, post-production editing, and huge amounts of money (at least in the case of our current wave of superhero films). But I think the benefit of exploring superheroes and superpowers on stage comes with the intimacy inherent in theatre. Theatre creates a relationship with the audience and an agreement to all go on this adventure together, sharing a physical space. It allows us to accomplish things in new and exciting ways – to explore how the perception of a superpower makes it believable, or what sounds or visuals can signal that a super-powered moment is occurring. By adding challenges and eliminating the option to make things literal or realistic, we open up the door to explore superpowers from a more grounded, personal viewpoint – to see who these heroes are as people and to marvel at the extraordinary things they are able to do right in front of our eyes. The real-time, present nature of theatre – whatever is happening is happening in this moment only – makes these magical, supernatural moments even more powerful, and allows the audience to engage with them in a new way.

What makes superheroes an interesting topic for theatre?  The superhero genre lets us see our own real-world problems or wishes and elevates them to another level. Superheroes are full of possibility – with great abilities and endless adventures, they represent a world where magic is possible; where people are capable of using their inherent abilities to help others and make the world a better place, and choose to do so. Telling any story on stage through the lens of the superhero allows us to heighten the stakes and to explore our own everyday conflicts in an inherently more exciting and engaging way. Most everyone strives to be a superhero, and the theatre gives us a platform to explore why and what that means.

Katherine Sommer is a New York-based producer and director, a Skidmore College graduate, and the Producing Director of Everyday Inferno Theatre Company. With Everyday Inferno, Katherine’s directing credits include the world premiere of Punk as Fuck, By Sun and Candlelight, and Stella Starlight: Queen of Space and The Policy as a part of If on a Winter’s Night…. Katherine has produced The Turn of the Screw at the historic Morris-Jumel Mansion, A Map to Somewhere Else, Something Wicked and Heart of Oak (Hangover Encore selections in the 2014 and 2015 FRIGID New York festivals), and Briar Rose & the Thirteenth Fairy. Katherine has served on the board of Tomfoolery Theatre (NJ), and has directed multiple short plays at the Looking Glass Theater (NY).

[rjpesquire]

Last night was mad real. Opening night of #WHATSHOULDBETHEFEAR. That's my director and creative partner, Jolie, my music director, @omarhaddadmusic, and half of my producing team @bkwildlife. I feel so blessed for this opportunity and to have this team. Thank you God. Another show this eve. Link to tickets in my bio, $15. You can also purchase tickets at the door, $18. And if you saw the show last night and enjoyed it, please tell friends. We're a small operation and need your help to get the word out. #indie #theater #indietheater #greenpoint #brooklyn (at GAMBA Forest)

[rebelleecharly]

We're SOLD OUT! Hope you got your ticket for Without Bounds Creative Group's first event ever! It's AN EVENING OF ONE ACTS WITHOUT BOUNDS and it's tomorrow night at 8pm. See me in the short play MASTERCLASS going up 2nd in the line-up of six one acts. Can't wait! #nytheater #indietheater #offoffbroadway (at John Desotelle Studio)

[jerseytyped]

;; @indietheatre

        Anne Maria had never considered Zoey competition.  They were on the same team from the start and, although she may not have liked the other girl’s style; she seemed harmless.  Anne Maria was tough, but she was one to get along with just about anyone unless they rubbed her wrong.

         Unfortunately, the whole situation had rubbed her wrong.

         Filing away at her nails, one leg crossed over the other, Anne Maria eyed Zoey from her seat; unimpressed.  “Yeah, no, that seat’s taken.”

[blondetyped]

is there a reason for her bad memory? what would you attribute it to?

;; meme II @indietheatre

         okay, so, lindsay is the youngest of three daughters. ever since she was small, her older sisters had been dictating what to do and when to do it (being the youngest, her vote got cast last so even if she disagreed, it wouldn’t matter because of the 2/1 vote). thinking became less and less of a priority because she had someone to do it for her. she didn’t have to remember anything because her sisters would let her know what to do, or who people were.

        when she got to school, her sisters were in grades above her, or already in different schools, so she didn’t have that support. it took longer to pick up on things because she expected sonya or paula to come out of the woodwork and give her an answer they would have picked.

        it wasn’t until she started gymnastics did she come into her own a bit. she learned all of the moves easily, and practiced constantly. It was nice to have something that wasn’t difficult for her; something lindsay could understand. focused, she found it easier to remember things (this later helped when it came to cheer and getting those routines down.)

        her main difficulty in remembering is names. she’s usually pretty good with faces (if we don’t take into count the tyler fiasco of world tour but that’s another story), or little unique details that stood out to her. It just takes a while for things to stick, dependent on how much time she spends around someone (like, to my knowledge, she never got heather’s name wrong? so take that as you may–).

        so its kind of like subconscious selective short-term memory.  

[kevinrfree]

NO NO NO ITS NOT THE END COME SEE US!! #themakingofkingkong #indietheater #targetmargintheater #dissectthepatriarchy https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq32H5hB66N/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=192zey1wgpx54

[gypsygeorge13]

°{reading & noting & working}° #sbs2018 #thewinterstale #shakespeare #theater #theatre #southslope #nyc #southbk #indietheater #southbrooklynshakespeare #southbkshakes (at Battle Hill Tavern)

[pjalphamusic]

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July 10th to the 21st during The Latin Psychedelia @lospiedpipers Del 10 al 21 de Julio, durante la temporada #latinpsychedelia @teatrolatea llegan @lospiedpipers "Un grito desesperado en tiempos modernos" ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Dirige @alejo.aguilar82 #netflixactor #telemundo #nbc produce @tatironderos y @elclan.oficial ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #NYC #latinx #latinxtheater #latinxart #latinxfilm #indiefilm #veganlove #lgbtqia #freelove #actorslife "An untamed howl in modern times" #summer2019 tickets at https://teatrolatea.org/product/ticket-los-piped-pipers-de-woodside/ #polyamorous #freelove #indietheater #indiefilm #latintheater #motherearth #sacradeflower #goddess #cbdnyc #kombuchabrewing #cbd #spiritualtreat https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzi16PDgjsY/?igshid=ada4pca7lz4v