Kaneza Schaal Presents THE COTILLION

Kaneza Schaal's The Cotillion expands the investigation of ceremonial entrances into society. From re-entry into society after prison, to 'entering society' at debutante balls, her new work draws on traditions of mimicry and mirroring, as seen in early waltz notation and in balls sponsored by African American social clubs since the early 1900s.

Presented on March 23 and 24 at 6 PM at the New York Live Arts Studio, both showings will include an In-Process Talk, moderated by Lisa Dent on Friday, March 23 and by Jackie Sibblies Drury on Saturday, March 24. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased by calling 212 924 0077 or online at newyorklivearts

Kaneza Schaal is a New York City-based theater artist who worked with some of the most successful experimental theater groups including The Wooster Group, Richard Maxwell/New York City Players, Elevator Repair Service, as well as Claude Wampler and Dean Moss. She appeared at the Centre Pompidou, Royal Lyceum Theater Edinburgh, The Whitney Museum, Brooklyn Academy Of Music, and MoMA.

The Live Feed creative residency program is a laboratory for the development of new commissioned work. This informal workshop showing offers a sneak peek into the artist's process and ideas before they hit the stage. Taking place within the intimate working space of the Live Arts studio, each showing is followed by a discussion with the artist moderated by special guests and Live Arts staff. Approx. runtime: 80 minutes