Monthly Archives: October 2011

take a bow

I’m afraid I will be left behind. The progressives will scoot past me veering toward roads not taken, as I sit comfortably nestled in my partner’s arms zoning out to the X factor. Meanwhile, that other queer black artist dude is sucking at the teet of Rose-Lee Warhol Jones. And then, I’ll turn around, my hair grey and my child marching off to college. I’ll hold my partner a little closer – acknowledging my most meaningful performance: “the shoulder you leaned on.”

Monumental Walk

May – Aug 2010 & Sept – Oct 2011

Led by Niegel Smith, Produced by Elastic City

Starting at the famous fountain in City Hall Park, participants will walk, dance and commune with the architecture of our public buildings and monuments. Through a focused physical and vocal relationship we will extend the range of the objects which commemorate our society and our humanity– giving them greater sonic fields and wider physical footprints. And, using our own experiences and the existing monuments as inspiration, we will make new monuments to share with all who pass by.

Click here to see more photos from Monumental Walk!

 

SEED

September – October, 2011

(Classical Theatre of Harlem & Hip Hop Theatre Festival, NYC)

Directed by Niegel Smith, Written by Radha Blank

Burnt-out social worker Anne Colleen Simpson decides to leave the field on a high note, with a book detailing her career, but when Chee-Chee, a gifted twelve-year-old from the ‘projects’ collides into her life, she’s forced to confront his young mother and the shadows of her past. Anne and Chee-Chee develop an unlikely friendship that leads to an explosive encounter threatening both their futures.

Infused with the vibrant rhythm and verse of Hip-Hop culture, Seed weaves through the fault lines of a gentrified Harlem, begging the question: How far are you willing to go to protect the future of a community and its children?

“This masterpiece of theater explores, challenges, and provokes us to take some action” -NYTHEATER.COM