chashama-news Mailing List: newsletter of monthly events at chashama, March 2005

[anita durst (anita.durst]

	chashama monthly newsletter

PERFORMANCE

chashama @208 W.37th Street

	Monday, 3/7/2005, 7:00 PM
	Liberty and Cruise Ship: a study in revolution.
	(DangerShip!) chashama presents a new work by Alec Duffy and Ensemble Monday, March 7 7 pm - First Guided Tour 8:45 pm - Second Guided Tour Please join us for an intimate tour through the creation of the newest musico-theatrical work of Alec Duffy and ensemble, set on a cruise ship! The ensemble has transformed an old garment shop in the Fashion District into a living, working cruise spectacle, where the Ukrainian laundry women working in the belly of the beast revolt and take over the ship. WIth sharp heads, the ensemble attempts to attack the attic-old question: Once the revolution succeeds, then what? Places on the tour are extremely limited; please RSVP as soon as possible: alecnathan [at] yahoo.com The illustrious cast includes: Arthur Aulisi, B. Brian Argotsinger, Matt Borgmeyer, Belen Cortizo, Jason Dot Craig, Sarah Engelke, Flora Rodriguez, Eugene Rohrer, Alex Smith, Jamie Smith, Amy Laird Webb, Marshall York, Leo Zelig Scenic Design: Eliza Brown Lighting Design: Miranda Hardy Costume Design: Becky Lasky Sound Design: Jamie McElhinney This workshop was made possible by chashama through the A.R.E.A. Original Works Series Award

chashama @217 E.42nd Street

	Wednesday, 3/9 through 3/13/2005
	Catholic School Girls
	Catholic School Girls by Casey Kurtti March 9-10 - 7pm March 11 - 7pm and 10pm* March 12 - 2pm and 8pm March 13 - 2pm River Heights Productions is proud to be presenting their next production, Catholic School Girls, by Casey Kurtti, a sweet and comedic story of four childhood friends growing up catholic in the 1960’s. RHP’s mission is to bring a new kind of theatre to audiences. We call it “Retro Theatre” – plays that exemplify how the values and milestones of a time period impact the way we live our lives today. When the lessons of history are ignored, one is destined to repeat them...badly. Tickets are $15, cash only at the door. Check back at www.riverheightsproductions.com for more info about online ordering. *This performance only! -Come dressed as a Catholic School Girl (naughty or nice) and get $3 off admission for you and one guest (discount at Box Office only). --------------------------------------------------

	3/16/2005, 8:00 PM
	707 PINE A new play by Deron Bos Directed by Kip Fagan Featuring the mighty talents of: Colleen Werthmann, Kristin Kosmas, Larissa Tokmakov, Amelia Rose Zirin-Brown, Annie McNamara, James Stanley, Hilary Ketchum, David Brooks, Alfredo Narciso, Jerry Zellers, Judah Stevenson, Lia Aprile, and Harry Hogan. 707 PINE is a party in two acts on a perfect July day in sunny Seattle at Linda's tavern. go to our website for further details --------------------------------------------------

	Friday, 3/18 through 3/20/2005 The Afrikan Women's Repertory at chashama proudly presents THE MOTHER- She has been asleep for a long time. But, now she is awake. What will Mother Africa say when she meets her children in America? Friday, Mar. 18, 6pm Sat-Sun, 12 & 6pm and
	"If My Old Bones Could Speak..." Secrets can tear a family apart. It will take the strength of goddess Maat to bring them together. But before she can help, she has to learn from them. Friday, Mar. 18, 8pm Sat-Sun, 3 & 8pm All tickets: $25 For information contact: (718) 993-0070 --------------------------------------------------

	3/22/2005 showtime to be announced
	"Hatchet Man" Staged reading of an original screenplay, a dark comedy by Kerry Douglas Dye and Jordan Hoffman, the makers of "Ultrachrist!". At the offices of Riley Henderson, Weehawken Branch, when employees get the axe, they REALLY get the axe. When tech company manager Robert Trebor discovers that any employee he fires dies under mysterious circumstances, he must do everything he can to stop the killing, save the company, and -- if possible -- maintain his sanity. go to our website for further details --------------------------------------------------

	3/24 - 3/26/2005, 8PM
	Titus Walker directs the Ujamaa Black Theater in a return engagement of his acclaimed play. Showtime: 8PM Tickets in advance: Adults $25, Children $10 Tickets at the Door: Adults $30, Children $15 For reservations and more info: 212-642-8261

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WINDOW PERFORMANCE

chashama @217 E.42nd Street

	Tuesdays, 1:00 PM-3:30 PM: 3/1, 3/15 &  3/29/2005 Hatchlings from The Devil's Nest Twisted stories and drunken voices of frustrated, down on their luck, Eastern European immigrants as heard by Ella Veres, a genuine Transylvanian stuck bar-tending in a watering hole in Ridgewood, Queens. Ella's one-woman monologue performance is broadcast to 42nd Street. www.ellaveres.com

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Exhibits

chashama @217 E.42nd Street

	3/3/2005 through 3/30/2005, Reception on March 15
	Photography by Tony Dougherty
	Please log onto Tony Dougherty's website: www.retrostockphoto.com/tonyd for more information about his work and for schedule updates. Please note that only on certain days is the exhibit open to the public; other days it is available only by appointment. Also note that the schedule is subject to change. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Tony at 917.776.7841. Opening party, Tuesday March 15 from 6-10pm!

at chashama's newest gallery: 128 W.31st Street

	Thursday, 3/22/2005 Opening Reception chashama proudly announces a grand opening for the works of Antonio Puri at it's newest and biggest exhibition space at 128 W.31st Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues. 6 - 8PM For more information, click here. This space has been generously donated by C&K Properties.

chashama @234 W.42nd Street, The Food Court, 3rd floor

	3/1 - 3/31/2005 On The Way  by  scrapworm This installation by chashama artist-in-residence scrapworm will be on display on the third floor mezzanine of the Food Court at 234 West 42nd Street*.

Locations:
chashama 128 W.31st Street is located between Sixth and Seventh Avenues.
Subway - 1,2,3,9,B,D,F,V,N,R,Q,W

chashama 208 W.37th Street is located between Seventh and Eighth Avenues.
Subway - 1,2,3,7,9,A,C,E,N,R,Q,W, Shuttle to Times Square

chashama 217 is located at 217 E 42 St. between Second and Third Avenues.
Subway - 4,5,6,7, Shuttle to Grand Central
M104 & M42 buses

*chashama's Food Court exhibit space at 234 W.42nd Street is site-specific, meaning it
can be viewed by those exiting the AMC Movie Theater complex via the escalators.
This space is located between Seventh and Eighth Avenues.
Subway - 1,2,3,7,9,A,C,E,B,D,F,V,N,R,Q,W, Shuttle to Times Square

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