"The River of Tides," a play about Henry Hudson's 1609 journey on the river that came to bear his name. Written by the Native American novelist, storyteller and poet Joseph Bruchac and based on Indian legends and the diary of a Hudson crewmember to show viewpoints neglected in the current Hudson celebrations. Talkback discussion with the director and actors after the show.
Saturday, September 26 at 5 PM at Pace University, Schimmel Theater, 3 Spruce Street, New York, NY 10038 (east of Park Row, near the corner of Gold Street).
Artists: The diverse cast includes several Native American actors, including the actor and storyteller Joe Cross, from the Caddo tribe of Oklahoma, a veteran of network television and off-Broadway and regional theater. The British television and stage actor Jonathan Le Billon creates the role of Hudson's first mate and journal-keeper Robert Juet. Musical accompaniment by The Spirit of the Mountain Drummers and Singers from the Ramapo Nation. Directed by Ruis Woertendyke, chair of the Performing Arts Department at Pace University.
Directions - http://www.pace.edu/page.cfm?doc_id=16157
·COST: FREE but reservations are suggested
Phone: 212-868-4444 (SmartTix) and 212-346-1091 (Pace Cultural Affairs)
Website: www.SmartTix.com to reserve tickets and www.pace.edu (for play details)
