NOVEMBER 2009
El Teatro de la Diaspora Africana in association with Kumble Theater present:
El Jubilado (The Retiree)
–A Dramatic Comedy
for Adults (in Spanish)
Written, produced and directed
by Dr. Carlos E. Russell
October 31 through November 7, 2009 performance dates have been cancelled – new dates TBA.
Roy and Frankie are Panamanian retirees residing in Brooklyn. On one of his frequent visits to Panama, Roy meets and establishes a romantic relationship with a younger woman with economic difficulties whom he helps. Roy invites his friend Frankie, a recent widower, to share his joy and join him in Panama where he hopes to introduce Frankie to one of her young friends. Hilarious comedy and drama result as things do not go as planned.
Roy y Frankie son panameños recién jubilados residentes en Nueva York. En una de sus frecuentes visitas a Panamá, Roy conoce y establece una relación con una mujer más joven que él que tiene problemas economicos y a la que el ayudara. Roy invita a su amigo Frankie, que ha enviudado recientemente, para compartir su alegria y para que se una a el en Panama donde espera que pueda conocer a una de las jovenes amigas de su ahora amante. La trama, en la que nada ocurre como estaba previsto, se transforma en una delirante tragicomedia. Con esta obra, la primera en español, El Teatro De La Diáspora Africana continúa su trayectoria de “entretener y elucidar”, en “El Jubilado” nos vemos obligados a examinar nuestros valores personales y los de la sociedad en la cuál vivimos. Los hará pensar y reír a carcajadas.
Tickets: $40
El Jubilado (The Retiree)
–A Dramatic Comedy
for Adults (in Spanish)
Written, produced and directed
by Dr. Carlos E. Russell
October 31 through November 7, 2009 performance dates have been cancelled – new dates TBA.
Roy and Frankie are Panamanian retirees residing in Brooklyn. On one of his frequent visits to Panama, Roy meets and establishes a romantic relationship with a younger woman with economic difficulties whom he helps. Roy invites his friend Frankie, a recent widower, to share his joy and join him in Panama where he hopes to introduce Frankie to one of her young friends. Hilarious comedy and drama result as things do not go as planned.
Roy y Frankie son panameños recién jubilados residentes en Nueva York. En una de sus frecuentes visitas a Panamá, Roy conoce y establece una relación con una mujer más joven que él que tiene problemas economicos y a la que el ayudara. Roy invita a su amigo Frankie, que ha enviudado recientemente, para compartir su alegria y para que se una a el en Panama donde espera que pueda conocer a una de las jovenes amigas de su ahora amante. La trama, en la que nada ocurre como estaba previsto, se transforma en una delirante tragicomedia. Con esta obra, la primera en español, El Teatro De La Diáspora Africana continúa su trayectoria de “entretener y elucidar”, en “El Jubilado” nos vemos obligados a examinar nuestros valores personales y los de la sociedad en la cuál vivimos. Los hará pensar y reír a carcajadas.
Tickets: $40
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The World of Oraje presents:
The New York Natural Hair, Health & Beauty Universe
Sunday • November 8 • 11AM
The World of Oraje, is a natural hair and beauty extravaganza like no other, bringing together some of the worlds top celebrities in the world of, hair, make-up, skin care, and holistic health to educate and entertain for one whole day.
Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 day of event - available at www.oraje.com or (718)-496-3419
The New York Natural Hair, Health & Beauty Universe
Sunday • November 8 • 11AM
The World of Oraje, is a natural hair and beauty extravaganza like no other, bringing together some of the worlds top celebrities in the world of, hair, make-up, skin care, and holistic health to educate and entertain for one whole day.
Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 day of event - available at www.oraje.com or (718)-496-3419
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Community Works presents:
Earth Music: Songs of Native America and West Africa
Monday • November 9 • 10:15AM & 12:15PM
Join veteran artist Valerie Narjano as she uses interactive storytelling, song, and movement to introduce the idea of a shared musical link between all people. Celebrate the many musical traditions of Native America and West Africa, while learning about traditional instruments from these regions.
Tickets: $7 - Contact Community Works – performances@communityworksnyc.org or (212) 459-1854
Earth Music: Songs of Native America and West Africa
Monday • November 9 • 10:15AM & 12:15PM
Join veteran artist Valerie Narjano as she uses interactive storytelling, song, and movement to introduce the idea of a shared musical link between all people. Celebrate the many musical traditions of Native America and West Africa, while learning about traditional instruments from these regions.
Tickets: $7 - Contact Community Works – performances@communityworksnyc.org or (212) 459-1854
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Laurie DeVito & Dancers, Inc.:
Laurie DeVito & Diane McCarthy Present
Friday • November 13 • 7:30PM
Saturday • November 14 • 7:30PM
Sunday• November 15 • 3PM
Diane McCarthy and Laurie De Vito present an evening of dramatic works of dance. Ms. De Vito’s pieces embody the love, longing and loss of relationship. Ms. McCarthy’s piece entitled Painted Lives was inspired by the paintings of Diego Rivera. Ms. McCarthy captures Mr. Diego’s humanistic and passionate work and blends his paintings with her movement. Both choreographers will also be premiering new works.
Tickets: $20
Laurie DeVito & Diane McCarthy Present
Friday • November 13 • 7:30PM
Saturday • November 14 • 7:30PM
Sunday• November 15 • 3PM
Diane McCarthy and Laurie De Vito present an evening of dramatic works of dance. Ms. De Vito’s pieces embody the love, longing and loss of relationship. Ms. McCarthy’s piece entitled Painted Lives was inspired by the paintings of Diego Rivera. Ms. McCarthy captures Mr. Diego’s humanistic and passionate work and blends his paintings with her movement. Both choreographers will also be premiering new works.
Tickets: $20
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Independent Film New York in association with The Kumble Theater, Legacy Media Group and www.ifilmnet.tv present:
IFNY Monologue Slam
Saturday • November 21 • 7PM
This unique showcase features actors competing against each other through a series of challenges and boot camp like exercises on the Kumble stage for prizes and a possible leading role in a short film designed, created and written just for them. The winner will be determined by a panel of industry judges and the audience. Contestants should visit www.ifilmnet.tv to submit an audition video.
Tickets: $20
IFNY Monologue Slam
Saturday • November 21 • 7PM
This unique showcase features actors competing against each other through a series of challenges and boot camp like exercises on the Kumble stage for prizes and a possible leading role in a short film designed, created and written just for them. The winner will be determined by a panel of industry judges and the audience. Contestants should visit www.ifilmnet.tv to submit an audition video.
Tickets: $20
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DECEMBER 2009
Community Works presents:
Motley, Mad and Marriage- Minded: A Shakespeare Vaudeville
Tuesday • DECEMBER 1 • 10:15AM & 12:15PM
New Perspective Theater presents a FUN variety show of scenes, monologues, and sayings to introduce kids to Shakespeare and get them excited about his plays! Featuring Cole Porter’s Brush Up Your Shakespeare, students will learn some of many words and phrases from Shakespeare’s plays that we now use every day. Includes a post-show discussion. Recommended for grades 4 and up.
Tickets: $7 Contact Community Works – performances@communityworksnyc.org or (212) 459-1854
Motley, Mad and Marriage- Minded: A Shakespeare Vaudeville
Tuesday • DECEMBER 1 • 10:15AM & 12:15PM
New Perspective Theater presents a FUN variety show of scenes, monologues, and sayings to introduce kids to Shakespeare and get them excited about his plays! Featuring Cole Porter’s Brush Up Your Shakespeare, students will learn some of many words and phrases from Shakespeare’s plays that we now use every day. Includes a post-show discussion. Recommended for grades 4 and up.
Tickets: $7 Contact Community Works – performances@communityworksnyc.org or (212) 459-1854
LIU Brooklyn Music Department presents:
December 2 – Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Chorus Concert
December 3 – Small Jazz Combos Concert
December 4 – Solo Vocal Jazz Workshop
Wednesday • DECEMBER 2 • 7PM
Thursday • DECEMBER 3 • 1PM
Friday • DECEMBER 4 • 1PM
The LIU Brooklyn Campus Music Department will present their 2009 winter concerts featuring the LIU Vocal Jazz Ensemble and the LIU Chorus directed by Dr. Gloria Cooper, and the LIU Small Jazz Combos directed by Professor Sam Newsome.
Tickets: Free Admission
December 2 – Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Chorus Concert
December 3 – Small Jazz Combos Concert
December 4 – Solo Vocal Jazz Workshop
Wednesday • DECEMBER 2 • 7PM
Thursday • DECEMBER 3 • 1PM
Friday • DECEMBER 4 • 1PM
The LIU Brooklyn Campus Music Department will present their 2009 winter concerts featuring the LIU Vocal Jazz Ensemble and the LIU Chorus directed by Dr. Gloria Cooper, and the LIU Small Jazz Combos directed by Professor Sam Newsome.
Tickets: Free Admission
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LIU Brooklyn Dance Department presents:
Winter Dance Concert
Friday • DECEMBER 11 • 7:30PM
Saturday • DECEMBER 12 • 2PM & 8pm
Dance majors perform new and historic work choreographed by Rodger Belman, Christal Brown, Alenka Cizmesija, Earl Mosley, Tom Price, and Urban Bush Women’s “Shelter” restaged by Maria Bauman.
Tickets: $15, $10 students and seniors
Winter Dance Concert
Friday • DECEMBER 11 • 7:30PM
Saturday • DECEMBER 12 • 2PM & 8pm
Dance majors perform new and historic work choreographed by Rodger Belman, Christal Brown, Alenka Cizmesija, Earl Mosley, Tom Price, and Urban Bush Women’s “Shelter” restaged by Maria Bauman.
Tickets: $15, $10 students and seniors
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Community Works presents:
The Spirit of Kwanzaa
Monday • DECEMBER 21 • 10:15AM & 12:15PM
This festive celebration featuring James Stovall and Leanet Noble, explores the seven principles of Kwanzaa through music, dance, and spoken word. The audience will learn why the fundamental aspects of this celebration are a necessary part of our collective survival in today’s world. All ages.
Tickets: $7 Contact Community Works – performances@communityworksnyc.org or (212) 459-1854
The Spirit of Kwanzaa
Monday • DECEMBER 21 • 10:15AM & 12:15PM
This festive celebration featuring James Stovall and Leanet Noble, explores the seven principles of Kwanzaa through music, dance, and spoken word. The audience will learn why the fundamental aspects of this celebration are a necessary part of our collective survival in today’s world. All ages.
Tickets: $7 Contact Community Works – performances@communityworksnyc.org or (212) 459-1854
JANUARY 2010
Shades of Truth Theatre and Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts present:
The Meeting - by Jeff Stetson, directed by Eric Coleman with Lawrence Winslow as Malcolm X, Michael Green as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Ron Wilks as Rashad
Monday • JANUARY 18 • 3PM & 6:30PM
The Meeting is an engaging and intelligent play that depicts a fictional account of a secret meeting between Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Following the bombing of Malcolm X’s home and shortly before he was assassinated, Malcolm and Martin meet in a room inside the historic Theresa Hotel. They were two men with different ideologies, but a common understanding of the plight of Black Americans. Join us for a MLK Day theatrical celebration and post show discussion..
Tickets: $25, $15 for students and seniors and groups of 10 or more.
The Meeting - by Jeff Stetson, directed by Eric Coleman with Lawrence Winslow as Malcolm X, Michael Green as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Ron Wilks as Rashad
Monday • JANUARY 18 • 3PM & 6:30PM
The Meeting is an engaging and intelligent play that depicts a fictional account of a secret meeting between Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Following the bombing of Malcolm X’s home and shortly before he was assassinated, Malcolm and Martin meet in a room inside the historic Theresa Hotel. They were two men with different ideologies, but a common understanding of the plight of Black Americans. Join us for a MLK Day theatrical celebration and post show discussion..
Tickets: $25, $15 for students and seniors and groups of 10 or more.
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Darling Divas Productions presents:
A Hawaiian Vacation
Sunday • JANUARY 23• 3PM
Tickets: Contact Darling Divas www.mydarlingdiva.net
A Hawaiian Vacation
Sunday • JANUARY 23• 3PM
Tickets: Contact Darling Divas www.mydarlingdiva.net
FEBRUARY 2010
Community Works presents:
Impact Repertory Theater-The Long Walk to Freedom
Tuesday • FEBRUARY 2 • 10:15AM & 12:15PM
Join this Oscar nominated group from Harlem, as they examine the history and journey of civil rights in America through song, dance and spoken word. Celebrate the extraordinary talents and unique visions of some of New York’s most talented young people.
Tickets: $7 Contact Community Works – performances@communityworksnyc.org or (212) 459-1854
Impact Repertory Theater-The Long Walk to Freedom
Tuesday • FEBRUARY 2 • 10:15AM & 12:15PM
Join this Oscar nominated group from Harlem, as they examine the history and journey of civil rights in America through song, dance and spoken word. Celebrate the extraordinary talents and unique visions of some of New York’s most talented young people.
Tickets: $7 Contact Community Works – performances@communityworksnyc.org or (212) 459-1854
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The Paper Bag Players presents:
The Paper Bag Players Great Mummy Adventure
Thursday • FEBRUARY 4 • 10:30AM & 12:30PM
Friday • FEBRUARY 5 • 10:30AM & 12:30PM
The Paper Bag Players’ Great Mummy Adventure will have you laughing, singing, dancing and sitting at the edge of your seat. In the title number you will take an expedition to the land of pharaohs in search of that mysterious Mummy by the name of Shirley. Recommended for grades K through 4.
Tickets: contact The Paper Bag Players -
pbagp@verizon.net or 212-353-2332
The Paper Bag Players Great Mummy Adventure
Thursday • FEBRUARY 4 • 10:30AM & 12:30PM
Friday • FEBRUARY 5 • 10:30AM & 12:30PM
The Paper Bag Players’ Great Mummy Adventure will have you laughing, singing, dancing and sitting at the edge of your seat. In the title number you will take an expedition to the land of pharaohs in search of that mysterious Mummy by the name of Shirley. Recommended for grades K through 4.
Tickets: contact The Paper Bag Players -
pbagp@verizon.net or 212-353-2332
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Dancewave presents:
Kids Café Festival
Saturday • FEBRUARY 6 • 3PM
Sunday • FEBRUARY 7 • 3PM
Kids Cafe Goes to College offers high school dancers an opportunity to get a first-hand look at professionally-based college dance programs with performances by students at leading dance departments and distinguished high school dance groups. The festival includes performances by the Dancewave Company, Dancewave Company II & Young Movers Ensemble. Participating dance departments include: Long Island University - Brooklyn Campus, The Juilliard School, Tisch School of the Arts at NYU, SUNY Purchase, Ohio State University, Marymount Manhattan, Adelphi University and Hunter College.
Tickets: $20, $15 for students with ID, $12 (children 12 & under), group rates available
Kids Café Festival
Saturday • FEBRUARY 6 • 3PM
Sunday • FEBRUARY 7 • 3PM
Kids Cafe Goes to College offers high school dancers an opportunity to get a first-hand look at professionally-based college dance programs with performances by students at leading dance departments and distinguished high school dance groups. The festival includes performances by the Dancewave Company, Dancewave Company II & Young Movers Ensemble. Participating dance departments include: Long Island University - Brooklyn Campus, The Juilliard School, Tisch School of the Arts at NYU, SUNY Purchase, Ohio State University, Marymount Manhattan, Adelphi University and Hunter College.
Tickets: $20, $15 for students with ID, $12 (children 12 & under), group rates available
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Promise Productions presents:
He’s Not Mine, She’s Not Mine
Friday • FEBRUARY 19 • 7:30PM
Saturday • FEBRUARY 20 • 3PM & 7:30PM
Written and produced by multi talented Ray Quick, this heartfelt stage play exposes the challenges and struggles of blended families; it delivers a powerful performance that highlights both adult points of view – his and hers!
Tickets: $25, $20 – students, seniors and groups of five or more.
He’s Not Mine, She’s Not Mine
Friday • FEBRUARY 19 • 7:30PM
Saturday • FEBRUARY 20 • 3PM & 7:30PM
Written and produced by multi talented Ray Quick, this heartfelt stage play exposes the challenges and struggles of blended families; it delivers a powerful performance that highlights both adult points of view – his and hers!
Tickets: $25, $20 – students, seniors and groups of five or more.
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L.I.U. English Department presents:
Starting from Paumanok
Wednesday • FEBRUARY 24 • 6:30PM
Starting from Paumanok is an annual lecture or reading on American literature and culture. This year’s featured speaker is Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage. Besides winning a Pulitzer, her play Ruined also received an OBIE, the Lucille Lortel Award, New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play (Manhattan Theatre Club, Goodman Theatre).
Tickets: Free Admission.
Starting from Paumanok
Wednesday • FEBRUARY 24 • 6:30PM
Starting from Paumanok is an annual lecture or reading on American literature and culture. This year’s featured speaker is Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage. Besides winning a Pulitzer, her play Ruined also received an OBIE, the Lucille Lortel Award, New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play (Manhattan Theatre Club, Goodman Theatre).
Tickets: Free Admission.
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