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The Flea Theater Announces Transformation of Strategic Direction and Focus on Black, Brown, Queer Artists

 The Flea Theater today announced a major strategic evolution for the performing arts organization, committing to positive and equitable artists relations while prioritizing Black, brown, and queer artistry through partnership and programming.
THE FRE, New Play From Taylor Mac, Will Seat Audience Members in a Giant Ball Pit

Taylor Mac will premiere new play, The Fre, at off-Broadway venue The Flea. The Flea's Artistic Director and frequent Taylor Mac collaborator, Niegel Smith will direct. It has been revealed that the play takes place in a giant ball pit, with audience seating inside and out. The play is appropriate for a?oeall agesa??. 
LAVA, The Feminist Acrobatic Dance Troupe, presents the World Premiere of A GODDESSY

LAVA, the noted Brooklyn-based feminist acrobatic dance troupe, announces the world premiere of its much-anticipated epic new work, A Goddessey -- a feminist survival story, told through movement and athletic feats, slated to take the stage from November 30 to December 10, 2017 at the newly renovated Flea Theater in TriBeCa.
The Flea Extends Adam Rapp's WOLF IN THE RIVER

The Flea Thetaer announces a 2nd extension of WOLF IN THE RIVER, an impressionistic glimpse into the poetry of broken people. Written and directed by Adam Rapp and featuring members of The Bats, The Flea's resident acting company, performances will now run through June 6.
Adam Rapp's WOLF IN THE RIVER Extends Through May 16 at The Flea

Adam Rapp's WOLF IN THE RIVER, an impressionistic glimpse into the poetry of broken people, will now run through May 16. Written and directed by Adam Rapp, featuring members of The Bats, The Flea's resident acting company.
Adam Rapp's WOLF IN THE RIVER Begins Tonight at The Flea

Adam Rapp returns to The Flea with WOLF IN THE RIVER. Featuring members of The Bats, The Flea's resident acting company, WOLF IN THE RIVER is written and directed by Rapp. Previews start tonight, March 10, with opening night slated for Monday, March 21.
VIDEO: The Bats Are Looking Vicious For Adam Rapp's WOLF IN THE RIVER

Rapp directs his newest play with a cast from The Flea's resident acting company, The Bats.
The Flea to Premiere Adam Rapp's WOLF IN THE RIVER This March

Adam Rapp returns to The Flea with WOLF IN THE RIVER. Featuring members of The Bats, The Flea's resident acting company, WOLF IN THE RIVER is written and directed by Rapp. Previews start March 10, with opening night slated for Monday, March 21.
Jacob's Pillow and MASS MoCA Present Katie Workum & Kimberly Bartosik Tonight

Cultural partners Jacob's Pillow Dance and MASS MoCA present two innovative and independent New York-based contemporary dance artists, Katie Workum and Kimberly Bartosik, in a one-night-only engagement, tonight, October 24 at 8pm at the Hunter Center.
Jacob's Pillow and MASS MoCA to Present Katie Workum & Kimberly Bartosik, 10/24

Cultural partners Jacob's Pillow Dance and MASS MoCA present two innovative and independent New York-based contemporary dance artists, Katie Workum and Kimberly Bartosik, in a one-night-only engagement, October 24 at 8pm at the Hunter Center. Noted for her 'serious and ambitious' work by Gia Kourlas of The New York Times, Katie Workum brings her new work Black Lakes, full of improvisation, risk, and humor. The second half of the program features New York Dance and Performance ('Bessie') Award winner Kimberly Bartosik's Ecsteriority4 (Part 2), which constructs a landscape of power and desire to explore violence in American culture today. Co-presentations by Jacob's Pillow and MASS MoCA are made possible by the Irene Hunter Fund for Dance.
Stew, Nancy Giles, Ted Keegan & More Set for SUPPER AT THE SALON at Dixon Place, 9/15

Dixon Place, Ellie Covan, founder and artistic director, proudly announces SUPPER AT THE SALON, a special evening of dinner and entertainment which will take place on the mainstage theater at Dixon Place on Monday, September 15th, with cocktails beginning in the lounge at 6:30 PM. The evening will include performances by Stew (Passing Strange), Nancy Giles ('CBS Sunday Morning'), Broadway's Ted Keegan (Phantom of the Opera, Cyrano, Camelot), award-winning aerial troupe LAVA, and more to be announced, and will be hosted by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus founder, Keith Nelson. Also that evening, four honorees will receive the iconic Dixon Place mini chair award for their contributions to the arts and support of Dixon Place: award winning actor-writer Peggy Shaw; The Jerome Foundation, celebrating its 50th Anniversary; Dixon Place Board member Eric Jensen, and theater supporter Yoshiko Kakuga.
Circus Amok Parks Tour Plays Sundays in September 9/26-28

Obie and Bessie Award-winning Circus Amok, New York City's only one-ring, traveling political circus, once again lands in neighborhood parks throughout the city for the world premiere of its new 2014 production. All performances have a running-time of one hour and are free to the public, playing Saturdays and Sundays, September 6 - 28, 2014.
Ballet Hispanico to Perform SOMBRERISIMO as Part of Inaugural Victory Dance at The New Victory Theater

Ballet Hispanico will perform audience favorite Sombrerisimo by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa from July 23-25 at Victory Dance, a pilot initiative of The New Victory Theater to provide free dance performances to New York City kids this summer.
Dixon Place to Present World Premiere of TRACKS, Begin. 4/23

Dixon Place (Ellie Covan, Artistic Director) and LAVA are proud to present the world premiere of Tracks, the 13th evening-length dance work by OBIE and Bessie Award-winning company LAVA. Known for their feats of strength, daring and sheer thought-provocation, LAVA will perform Tracks for a limited engagement at Dixon Place beginning April 23rd, running through May 4th. Tickets are $20 in advance, $23 at the door, $17 for students and seniors ($15 tickets are available for the performances on April 23 and April 29). For tickets, call 212.219.0736 or go to www.dixonplace.org.
Circus Amok Premieres MOO, Now thru September 23

Obie and Bessie Award-winning Circus Amok, New York City's only one-ring, traveling political circus, once again lands in neighborhood parks throughout the city for the world premiere of its new production, "MOO." All performances have a running-time of one hour and are free to the public, playing Saturdays and Sundays, today, September 8-23, 2012.
Circus Amok Premieres MOO, Sept 8-23

Obie and Bessie Award-winning Circus Amok, New York City's only one-ring, traveling political circus, once again lands in neighborhood parks throughout the city for the world premiere of its new production, "MOO." All performances have a running-time of one hour and are free to the public, playing Saturdays and Sundays, September 8- 23, 2012.
Dixon Place Announces December Commission and Events

Dixon Place, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1986 to provide a space for literary and performing artists to create and develop new works in front of a live audience.
Lava To Premiere ATLAS At Dixon Place 12/1-11

Obie and BESSIE Award-winning performance troupe LAVA presents Atlas, its 12th performance project, at Dixon Place Tuesdays-Sundays December 1 - 11th at 7:30 pm plus two 3PM matinees on Saturdays December 3 & 10.
Dixon Place Announces December Commission and Events

Dixon Place, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1986 to provide a space for literary and performing artists to create and develop new works in front of a live audience.
Lava To Premiere ATLAS At Dixon Place 12/1-11

Obie and BESSIE Award-winning performance troupe LAVA presents Atlas, its 12th performance project, at Dixon Place Tuesdays-Sundays December 1 - 11th at 7:30 pm plus two 3PM matinees on Saturdays December 3 & 10.

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