THE MECHANICAL at Theater for the New City April 23 – May 10
The Mechanical transports the outcast creature from Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein into the true story of a sensational chess-playing robot of the 18th Century, a novelty that amazed royalty, foreshadowed computers, and duped the public with its clever design. This strange tale brings to life an age of revolutions and the conflicts between science, art and religion.
“A fascinating story to tell, a stunning visual theatrical vocabulary, and skilled performers to pull both off.”
—Baltimore Sun
April 23 – May 10
Theater for the New City
New York, NY
Created with Exile Theatre of Kabul, Afghanistan, Beyond the Mirror is the first ever US-Afghan theatre collaboration. The play is a visual journey through decades of war, portrayed through the memories and first-hand accounts of ordinary Afghans. Traditional dance, live music, visual effects, filmed montages, and creative physicality bring this tapestry of stories to life. Traditional and original music accompany the production, played by rebob artist, Quraishi.
“The play has a quiet authority, even delicacy that is truly powerful.” – Margo Jefferson, The New York Times
Bond Street Theatre and Theatre Tsvete of Bulgaria have created a visually compelling, non-verbal version of Romeo and Juliet. Combining the award-winning puppetry of Theatre Tsvete and the physical style of Bond Street Theatre, the play vividly depicts the tragedy of neighbor against neighbor and the situation of young people in many areas of the world today who are confronting the choice between love and violence. The production was first presented in war-scarred theatres throughout Kosovo, and has since toured in Serbia, Bosnia, Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, and the USA.
Cozmic Jazz—A Short History of the Universe is a satiric and humorous story about humanity—and a comic commentary on “the meaning of life.” A blend of music, dance, acrobatics, and comedy, the play abounds with curious characters and captivating imagery—all accompanied by compelling rhythms and great jazz.
Cozmic Jazz has been presented in major Festivals in France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Colombia, Venezuela, Singapore, Hungary and the US.
WERK is a visual, physical, and musical exploration of working, focusing on the rhythms, dynamics, emotions, textures, poetry, flavor, and materials of work (fabric, grain, water, paper, and other tangibles). WERK pays attention to labor which does not get acknowledged, and pays homage to human self-sufficiency and resourcefulness.
“Using great rhythm, expression, and special effects, their performances delighted the audience. Excellent physical expressivity and musicality.” —Estado de Minas, Brazil
%90 of all of our funds go to program expenses.
Bond Street Theatre
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New York, NY 10012 USA
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