Bold, multilingual Los-Angeles–based activist dance theater company, CONTRA-TIEMPO draws on salsa, Afro-Cuban, hip-hop, and contemporary dance combined with text and original music to create an original physical, visual and sonic vocabulary in this exciting performance. CONTRA-TIEMPO inspires and embraces communities where all people are awakened to a sense of themselves as artists and social change … Read more
“‘Explosive drumming and dance routines, the group delivered mind-blowing acrobatic sequences with extraordinary precision.” VICE MAGAZINE Gravity-defying acrobatics. Astonishing human pyramids. Live Afro-jazz, percussion and kora. Welcome to the universe of Cirque Kalabanté. Created by Guinean artist Yamoussa Bangoura, an alum of Cirque Éloize and Cirque Baobab who has also performed with Cirque du Soleil, … Read more
Maine-based artist and educator, Russell Kaback tells a true story based on the life of his grandfather Szyjek Magier (SHEE-yek MAG-er), a Polish Jewish teenager survived four years in Nazi labor and concentration camps during World War II in this poignant one-man musical. Presented in Kaback’s unique theatrical storytelling style weaving together original songs, guitar, … Read more
From Playwright Nami E. Kelley and composer and lyricist, Joe Plummer comes a new musical about civil rights activist, John Lewis. Jayden is stuck in detention with a book about Congressman John Lewis, but he thinks that history has nothing to teach him. Together we go on a musical journey through the decades that shows how … Read more
Music by Robert RealeBook and Lyrics by Willie Reale Part vaudeville, part make believe, all charm — A Year With Frog And Toad is an inventive, joyful, and enchanting experience for the whole family. Based on the books by Arnold Lobel, this whimsical musical featuring a jazzy, upbeat score follows two great friends — the cheerful, … Read more
Ashley Bryan’s artful children’s book comes to life in this joyful concert for young audiences created by Georgia’s Alliance Theatre. Join Blackbird and his fantastic feathered band for a high energy concert of funk and soul music based on the beloved Maine author’s Coretta Scott King Award-winning book, Beautiful Blackbird. Featuring original music composed by … Read more
Ashley Bryan’s artful children’s book comes to life in this joyful concert for young audiences created by Georgia’s Alliance Theatre. Join Blackbird and his fantastic feathered band for a high energy concert of funk and soul music based on the beloved Maine author’s Coretta Scott King Award-winning book, Beautiful Blackbird. Featuring original music composed by … Read more
Twelve-year-old Vita Flores thinks her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones. Why throw a party for the dead? But when a spirited candy skeleton suddenly springs to life, Vita finds herself on a magical, musical journey to unravel the true meaning of Día de Muertos. Meet Sugar Skull, a charismatic … Read more
“It was so valuable for my students to get a glimpse of Wabanaki tradition and culture. The mixture of storytelling, music, and visual performance/art was beautiful and engaged all my learners.” EDUCATOR “It was the best show I have ever seen. You should go see it immediately.” STUDENT The land and waters known as Maine … Read more
“‘…students were fully engaged with Cenicienta throughout, even if they didn’t understand one of the languages being spoken. Such moments emphasize the important of latin youth seeing and hearing actors who look and sound like them on stage – such representation is necessary in fostering youth’s connection with theatre.” HOWL ROUND THEATRE COMMONS Produced & … Read more
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