Artists Rise Up L.A. Presents AMERICAN SPRING Benefit Performance
By: A.A. Cristi Mar. 26, 2018
ARTISTS RISE UP LOS ANGELES presents an afternoon of powerful Spoken Word and Storytelling, AMERICAN SPRING, benefiting the East Los Angeles Women's Shelter. It is presented in association with WE THE PEOPLE (Sacred Fools Theater Company).
ABOUT "ARTISTS RISE UP LOS ANGELES"
ARTISTS RISE UP LOS ANGELES, the brainchild of director and executive producer Sue Hamilton, (in collaboration with ARTISTS RISE UP NEW YORK and its leader, Jessica Litwak), was born as a result of the outcome of the 2016 U.S. presidential election: "ARULA speaks to the need to create positive, social and revolutionary change by being who we are and doing what we DO," shares Sue Hamilton.
ARULA boasts over one hundred and fifty members and continues to grow each day. It is made up of diverse members of the creative community, representing actors, directors, writers, filmmakers, singers and dancers, spoken word artists, photographers and others, all of whom have come together to RISE UP.
WE WILL NOT BE SILENT. WE WILL USE OUR UNIQUE ARTISTIC VOICES TO BRING SOCIAL JUSTICE AND POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE WORLD.
Comments ARULA executive producer, Sue Hamilton, "Art has the power to expose us to perspectives we might never have previously considered, and in the current political climate, many feel helpless and even hopeless. We hope that through our art we can encourage not only understanding, but activism. ARULA aims to inspire all who wish to be proactively involved the ability to RISE UP, get involved in social change, and unite our community through creativity."
ABOUT "WE THE PEOPLE"
We The People Theatre Action is a bi-monthly, curated series of new works theatrically exploring, sometimes loudly, sometimes quietly, and everything in between, the concerns facing our country and world today. This action is an opportunity for artists and audience to come together to Resist, Persist, and Express it -- to find hope and unity. 100% of the proceeds for every show go to support a related non-profit in need. Previous recipients include Tanenbaum, Carecen-LA, Peace Over Violence, and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. We The People was created and is produced by Kimberly Atkinson and Amir Levi for Sacred Fools Theater Company.
Sacred Fools Theater Company, the resident theater company of The Broadwater, 1078 Lillian Way (Santa Monica Blvd. and Lillian Way) on Theater Row, is a non-profit, ensemble-run theater company founded in 1997, committed to the development of new plays and projects that challenge traditional expectations of the theatrical experience.
AMERICAN SPRING
Written and performed by a diverse group of artists, AMERICAN SPRING is afternoon of Spoken Word and Storytelling, inspired by today's political circus.
Highlights will include:
Original pieces written for "American Spring" by Jessica Litwak, Larry Myers, Siaka Massaquoi, Jen Huszcza, Candace Nicholas-Lippman, Wendy Ruth, Sue-Kate Heaney, Alex Alphoroah and Camila Greenburg
More original works by Melvin Ward, Teri Gamble, FreXinet Johnson and Vicki Kirschenbaum
The post-performance courtyard reception will include music, food and beverages.
All proceeds from the one-time performance will go to the East Los Angeles Women's Center. Founded in 1976 by community leaders, today the agency is one of the leading voices for thousands of survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. The organization provides comprehensive, culturally responsive services to the Los Angeles community with an array of services that interconnect and provides a lifeline and a path to well-being, safety and healing.
Representatives from the East Los Angeles Women's Center will be present to facilitate, educate and empower people to contribute their time, talents or funds if desired.
SCHEDULE AND PRICING
General seating ticket price is $25 with all proceeds going to East Los Angeles Women's Center.
Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 1pm
For event info & tickets, please call 323-251-8825 or buy online at www.artistsriseupla.com
CALENDAR LISTING
On Saturday, April 14, ARTISTS RISE UP LOS ANGELES in association with WE THE PEOPLE (Sacred Fools Theater Company) presents an afternoon of Spoken Word and Storytelling, AMERICAN SPRING, benefiting the East Los Angeles Women's Shelter.
One Day Only - Saturday, April 14, 2018 @ 1pm
Atwater Village Theatre
3269 Casitas Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Metered and street parking
All proceeds going to the East Los Angeles Women's Shelter
Tickets are $25
For tickets & event info, please call 323-251-8825 or buy online at www.artistsriseupla.com
ARULA MISSION & VISION
We are a group of artists committed to positive and revolutionary change in response to the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Using our unique and diverse artistic voices, ARULA is presenting an afternoon of Spoken Word and Storytelling, AMERICAN SPRING, benefiting the East Los Angeles Women's Shelter.
ARTISTS RISE UP ACROSS THE NATION
In addition to ARULA, groups have also formed in New York (ARUNY) and around the nation, all participating in a national dialogue to use theatre and art to process the diverse range of emotions after the 2016 U.S. election.
ARULA's inaugural production, E PLURIBUS UNUM: OUT OF MANY, ONE was a collection of short plays and scenes, music, dance (choreographed by Broadway's "Hamilton" co-choreographer Karla Puno Garcia), spoken word, multi-media presentations, as well as art and photography installations. It played to a sold-out crowd on January 31, 2017 at the El Portal Theatre, and was featured on the cover of the LA Times Calendar section, spawning nationwide interest and activation. All proceeds were donated to ACLU, HRC, CAIR, NRDC, and NARAL Pro-Choice. TRANSPARENCY, TAXES & TWEETS, featuring the liberal redneck Trae Crowder played to a sold-out audience on April 17, 2017 at the Atwater Village Theatre and donated all its proceeds to the Southern Poverty Law Center. ARULA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, featuring Daniela Arguella's award-winning "2500 KM" played to a sold-out crowd at the Downtown Independent on November 8, 2017, and donated all its proceeds to Planned Parenthood.
RISE UP!
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