A Caribbean Halloween Celebration at South Oxford Space
Performed by Caribbean Cultural Theatre, Duppy Night is a family gathering and an exploration of the many and diverse Caribbean afterlife traditions with stories of Duppy or Jumbie, La Diabless and Moon Gazer, Soucayant and Rollin' Calf, wake or nine-night songs and games. Shows are Friday, October 30, at 6:30pm and Saturday, October 31, at 3pm at South Oxford Space, located at 138 S. Oxford Street in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. The show is FREE for all ages. No reservations are necessary. Seating is first-come, first served, and there is no late seating. For directions and more information, please call Stephanie Bok at 718-398-3078 or email her at . Wear your Halloween Costume! Goodies will be given away at the end of each show.
Congratulations to 2009 Mayor’s Awards for Arts & Culture Recipient Thalia Spanish Theatre
On October 6, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg presented the 2009 Mayor's Awards for Arts & Culture to six individuals and organizations in celebration of their outstanding contributions to New York City's cultural life. A.R.T./New York member Thalia Spanish Theatre was recognized "for its extraordinary service as New York City's first and only bilingual Hispanic theatre company in Queens, [home to] one of the most diverse communities in the United States. For 32 years, its more than 150 innovative productions and education programs have highlighted the richness of Hispanic culture, inspiring audiences from Queens and beyond." For more information about Thalia Spanish Theatre and its programs, visit its website at www.thaliatheatre.org or call 718-729-3880.
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW: Doo Wop Dreams
IDEAS first fundraising concert. Oldies music from the '50s & 60s on September 26, 2009, 8:00pm at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center. Box office 212-220-1460. http://www.IDEASDrama.org/events.htm
TADA! Youth Theater’s FALL CLASSES in Musical theater… IN BROOKLYN!
Register now! TADA! Youth Theater classes start September 24 and take place Thursday afternoons at A.R.T./New York's South Oxford Space, at 138 South Oxford Street in Brooklyn. (TADA! also offers classes at 15 West 28th Street in Manhattan, and on the Upper West Side). Friends of A.R.T./New York save $25 on registration! (Prices: $230-$325) Visit www.tadatheater.com for details. These discounted classes must be registered by phone at 212-252-1619 x4 and they recommend doing so quickly, as spots go fast. Mention "A.R.T./New York $25 Discount" when registering. TADA! also offers "caregiver & me" classes for infants and toddlers: look for TADA! T.O.T.S. on their website.
Class registrations are subject to availability. Discount cannot be applied to any other offer or used on previously purchased class registrations. This offer officially expires on October 1, 2009 but may be revoked at any time without notice.
Free Flu Shots!
The Actors Fund will be conducting free flu vaccination sessions for all performing arts and entertainment professionals at the Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic, 475 West 57th Street (map) on the following dates:
Monday, 9/21/2009 from 9:30am to 12:30pm
Wednesday, 9/30/2009 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Wednesday, 10/07/2009 from 9:30am to 12:30pm
Wednesday, 10/28/2009 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Monday, 11/09/2009 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Wednesday, 11/18/2009 from 9:30am to 12:30pm
Wednesday, 12/02/2009 from 9:30am to 12:30pm
Monday, 12/14/2009 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Wednesday, 1/06/2010 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
If you are a union member, kindly present your card. No appointments are necessary. Since dates and times are contingent upon receipt of the vaccine they are subject to change. For the latest information, call 212-489-1939; at the start of the recording, press option 3.
Please Note: The flu shots being administered do not cover you for the H1N1 Virus. We will hand out flyers with the latest information regarding that vaccine at each session.
Member Report Card Raffle Winner Announced!
Gaby Schafer from the International Culture Lab is the winner of the $50 gift certificate to Bay Leaf Indian Brasserie. Over 65 members completed the Report Card - thank you! You will see many of the suggestions put into play this year. Your input is invaluable and is welcome anytime, survey or not!
IMELDA: A New Musical
Pan Asian Repertory Theatre, Tisa Chang, Artistic Producing Director, in association with East West Players present IMELDA: A New Musical - told with fast moving scenes, songs, and dances, IMELDA is an involving portrait of an ambitious woman who wanted to make her country an equal player on the world stage, spanning the pivotal years after Philippine Independence from 1940's to 1980's.
All performances will take place at the Julia Miles Theater, 424 West 55th Street, from September 22 to October 18. Click here for more information about the show and a complete list of showtimes. Tickets are $55 and with this A.R.T./New York newsletter, you can get $5 off (except for Opening Night September 30); use code IMPCD62 at http://www.broadwayoffers.com or by calling Telecharge at 212-239-6200.
WiFi Now Available in Spaces at 520 Rehearsal Studios
A.R.T./New York is pleased to announce that all of the rehearsal studios at Spaces at 520 are now equipped with WiFi. Click here to learn more about the individual rehearsal studios at Spaces at 520. Rental hours are between 9:30am and 11pm. If you would like to make an appointment to view the spaces or for more information please contact Roberto Cambeiro, Manager at 212-594-0422 or via email at .
First 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance
This year we commemorate the first September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. The tragic events of September 11, 2001 inspired Americans to come together in a remarkable spirit of unity and compassion. It was a stark reminder that our fate as individuals is inherently tied to the fate of our nation. Eight years later, September 11 continues to evoke strong emotion and is an homage to sacrifice and a call to action.
In April, President Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act which, for the first time, officially recognizes September 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. This year, on September 11, the President, the Corporation for National and Community Service, MyGoodDeed, and the 9/11 families will ask all Americans to remember that Tuesday eight years ago and recommit to service in their communities throughout the year. We encourage you to continue to promote service by commemorating this milestone through the United We Serve initiative.
Click here to learn more. Click here to read the President and First Lady's Call to Service for September 11.
Need Housing?
In response to the need for housing for entertainment professionals, The Actors Fund, in partnership with Common Ground Community, has built Schermerhorn House, a 217 unit residence for single adults in the heart of downtown Brooklyn and including 100 studio apartments with a preference for those working in performing arts and entertainment.
Each newly constructed apartment has a private bath and kitchen and the building includes 24/7 security, laundry, fitness room, computer lab, special programs including workshops and support groups, and a rooftop garden. Soon to open is a 2,000 square foot state-of-the-art performance space/multipurpose room for rehearsals, performances, screenings and exhibitions. The "green" building is also home to the Brooklyn Ballet.
Monthly rent starts at $635 and eligibility is based on Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit guidelines. Click here for more information and for an application. You can also visit the Schermerhorn House section of The Actors Fund website at: http://www.actorsfund.org/Schermerhorn_House.