The Coterie Theatre Opens its 38th Season!
The Coterie Theatre, nationally recognized as one the leading live theatres for families and young audiences in the country, opens its 38th season with The Nine Who Dared: Courage in Little Rock, which tells the true story of the 'Little Rock Nine' and the desegregation of Central High School as a uniquely interactive stage drama that asks audiences to become citizens of 1957 Little Rock and witness one of the most important moments in Civil Rights history. Directed by Jeff Church, The Nine Who Dared: Courage in Little Rock will be performed live on The Coterie's stage September 20 - October 21, 2016.
Deborah Slater Studio 210 Announces New Artists in Residence
Since it's inception in 2012, Deborah Slater's Studio 210 Summer Artist Residency Program has offered space, mentorship, and performance opportunities to talented experienced & emerging artists in the Bay Area. It's a time to delve into artistic practice without the concerns of paying for rehearsal rental or creating a marketable product for funders and the public... a true chance to focus on the development of artistic work.
Artist Catherine Yass's Proposal to Drop Piano from High-Rise is Rejected
Turner Prize-nominated artist Catherine Yass's proposal to drop a piano off of a London building was rejected by the Poplar Housing and Regeneration Community Association. She conceived the idea as a “part of a community workshop to explore how sound travels,” and wanted to carry out the stunt at an empty tower. According to the London Evening Standard, local residents heard of the plan, which has been called “dangerous and ludicrous, and started signing a petition that requested the building's owners to block the project.
Mural In San Leandro Celebrates Heritage With Environmental Awareness
SAN FRANCISCO, May 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ Traditionally murals have the distinguishing characteristic of harmoniously incorporating the architectural elements of the space, as well as the social environment into its concept and design. The recently completed 360'x 60' mural, painted on the new Preferred Freezer Services warehouse at 400 Polar Way, does this with a noteworthy quality, and a bright and colorful flare.
Penumbra Theatre Company's BLACK NATIVITY: A SEASON FOR CHANGE Plays 12/3-12/27
Penumbra Theatre Company, the nation's preeminent African American theatre, proudly announces the opening of Black Nativity: A Season for Change, by T. Mychael Rambo and Lou Bellamy, directed by Dominic Taylor, with musical direction by Sanford Moore on Thursday, December 3, 2009. The production will run December 3 - December 27, 2009.