Rising Sun Performance Co Announces World Premiere of THE GOLDEN DOVE

Founding Artistic Director, Akia Squitieri announced today that Rising Sun Performance Company has been granted a full season residency on Governors Island for their 2018 Season. Their first production on the Island will be the world premiere of "The Golden Dove" by Laura Hirschberg, a new play for Young Audiences and Family friendly for all ages. The production will run weekly June through October 2018

Coming off a critically acclaimed 2017 season which included the Award-Winning revival of "The Glory of Living" at the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity and "Child's Play" at the Kraine Theater. Rising Sun Performance Company returns to the beautiful & History Governors Island to present a full season of programming where they will transform House 6A in Nolan Park into a bustling a multi use theatrical laboratory and presenting space that will serve as the full time creative home for Rising Sun, while offering free works on a weekly basis to the visitors of Governors Island.

This will be Rising Sun Performance Company's first full season on Governors Island, having presented & curated 12 weeks of programming last season, and presented their original devised piece "Henry's Wives" in 2016. 2018 Marks Rising Sun Performance Company's 17th Producing season in NYC and begins 2018 with a continued emphasis on presenting works with female protagonists and gender parity.

The Golden Dove follows the story of Sophie, a bright young girl swept up into the adventures of the Golden Dove and a kingdom on the quest to repair the Rainbow of the world. The rainbow--the promise that holds the world together--is frayed and in danger of breaking apart. It's up to a King, a weaver, a wandering musician, Sophie to fix what's broken. The world is an eternal work in progress, and everyone has their part to play on the journey to the rainbow's middle.

The Golden Dove is an inspiring and fun story that all ages can enjoy together

THE GOLDEN DOVE will feature the talents of RSP's critically acclaimed ensemble and guest artists on a rotating basis: Featuring a rotating cast: Christian Allen, Elizabeth Burke, Justin Chiao, Sara Dove, Julia Geromin, Mollie Gordon, Andrew Gonzalez, Eric Parness, Cookie Johnson, Holly Jian, Michael Pichardo, Desiree Pinol, Ayesha Saleh, & Danielle Smotrich with additional cast members to be announced.

THE GOLDEN DOVE Plays the following Performance Schedule as a part of their season long residency in Nolan Park:

June through August

Wednesdays & Fridays at 1:30PM

Saturdays & Sundays at 11:30AM

No Performance July 4th

September & October

Saturdays & Sundays at 11:30AM

All Performances are Free, Donations Welcome

Additional information can be found online at www.risingsunnyc.com

About Governors Island & Rising Sun Performance Company

A new landmark in the harbor, Governors Island is New York's shared space for art and play. It's just 800 yards from lower Manhattan and even closer to Brooklyn. For almost two centuries, the Island was closed to the public, operating as a military base for the U.S. Army and, later, the Coast Guard. Today three entities act as stewards and advocates: The Trust for Governors Island, Friends of Governors Island, and National Park Service. In 2014, the Trust opened 30 new acres of the island to the public for the first time. It also broke ground on The Hills, a planned land feature that will be Governors Island's crown jewel. In addition, the Trust embarked on an ambitious infrastructure program that will support the island's historic buildings and their tenants, fulfilling the organization's goal of transforming Governors Island into an extraordinary public resource with a lively mix of uses and activities. www.govisland.com

Rising Sun Performance Company is a vital part of the Indie Theatre landscape; being one of the longest running ensemble companies at our producing level in NYC. Founded in September of 2001, RISING SUN PERFORMANCE COMPANY (RSP) is dedicated to producing ensemble-based work. It is run by artists for artists to allow them to create their own opportunities instead of their opportunities creating them. RSP is the full time artistic home for a wide range of theatre artists, including actors, writers, directors, designers, singers, and dancers. 2018 marks the beginning of RSP's 17th producing season, culminating in 100 plus productions and events. This includes the development of countless NYC and World debut plays, over 70 One Act Plays as part our annual series, 3 musical cabaret series, free outdoor performances, children's theatre, immersive themed theatrical experiences and its trademark revivals, including sold out critically acclaimed hits: Goodnight Lovin' Trail, The Shape of Things, An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein, Hellcab The Last Supper, Fool For Love, Bug and Brilliant Traces. RSP has been Artist in Residence at Horse TRADE Theater Group, The Field's Far Space, Hosteling International and Space on White. RSP has received 7 New York Innovative Theatre Award Nominations, 30 PCTF Nominations and 9 Awards from Planet Connections Theatre Festivity and is a 5-time FRIGID NY Festival Award Winner. Check out our website www.risinsunnyc.com for more information about us.

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