chashama-news Mailing List: events at chashama through April 2005

[anita durst (anita.durst]

Performance
	April 6th - April 9th "...a matter of choice" at 208 W.37th Partial Comfort Productions FINAL WEEK of... "...a matter of choice" A New Play by Chad Beckim Directed by John Gould Rubin Wed-Sat @ 8:00 PM Tickets are $10. With: Chris Chalk, Sharon Freedman*, Sarah Hayon, Nyambi Nyambi, Molly Pearson, Jeremy Strong, John Summerour* *Appears Courtesty of AEA. Please note that there are a limited number of seats for this run! For advance reservations please contact: (212) 352-3101 or visit www.theatermania.com. Please be advised that there is ABSOLUTELY no late seating; you cannot enter the theater after the show begins, as it is impossible to do so without disturbing the production. Also note that there will be smoking during this performance.
	Tuesday, April 12th & Thursday, April 14
	Figure 8 at 217 E.42nd
	a new play by Mark A. Robertson April 8-10, 2005 8pm Friday & Saturday 2 & 8pm Sunday Admission: $12 Reservations: 917-596-0810 Written & Directed by Mark A. Robertson Produced by Elizabeth Dominguez & Elizabeth Malone Featuring: Andrew Schneider, Elizabeth Dominguez, Elizabeth Malone, & Frank Mihelich
	Tuesday, April 12th & Thursday, April 14 Good Fences Make Good Neighbors at 217 E.42nd
	Sanctuary: Playwrights Theatre and One Armed Man present staged readings of "Good Fences Make Good Neighbors" at  7:00 pm Directed by: Sherri Kronfeld Written by: Adam Klasfeld Cast: Donna Abraham, Nick Choksi*, Michael De Nola, Michelle Dingoor, and Mark Lane. *AEA There will be talkbacks with the actors, including Donna Abraham, a former sergeant in the Israeli Army, following the readings. Both performances are free and open to the public, and seats can be reserved by calling 646-825-9578 or emailing onearmedman [at] earthlink.net. ***chashama AREA  Award
	Wednesday, April 13th
	Harlem Gospel at 217 E.42nd
	Titus Walker directs the Ujamaa Black Theater in a revival of Harlem Gospel. 8:00 PM Tickets in advance: Adults $25, Children $10 Tickets at the Door: Adults $30, Children $15 For reservations and more info: 212-642-8261
	Saturday, April 16th
	Centralia at 217 E.42nd
	Centralia – veterans of New York improvisation - 8:00 p.m. – Sketch comedy performed by special guests MEAT 8:30 p.m. – Centralia 9:30 p.m. – Afterglow Admission is $15. Tickets are available at smarttix.com or by calling 212.868.4444. A cross between Blue Man Group and Monty Python – Centralia – is a completely unscripted show that consistently delights audiences with seemingly limitless “real” moments born from comedic characters, mythological worlds and themes that pulse with primitive energy.  Centralia is Matt Higgins, Jay Rhoderick, Kevin Scott and the incomparable musical talent of Josh Sitron. Centralia is also pleased to host special guests - MEAT: Elizabeth Ellis, Reggan Holland, Becky Poole and Livia Scott. MEAT is one of the most prolific and active sketch comedy troupes around, regularly performing their repertoire of 200+ sketches for sold out audiences throughout New York City and across the United States. For more info visit: www.centraliaonstage.com or  www.funnymeat.com
	April 26th - May 7th
	Embracing the Undertoad at 217 E.42nd
	In this production of "Embracing the Undertoad" by This Woman's Work Theatre Company, 3 women struggle for love, peace and safe passage in a full-length play by award-winning New York City playwright, Robin Rice Lichtig. This work examines the relationship between Agnes, a waitress and Madeline, a writer, as their quiet, focused life is interrupted by Bella, Aggie’s sister, one snowy night. The women confront their pasts and mutual futures together in the midst of revelations and loss. Tuesdays - Saturdays at 8pm smarttix.com for advance tix. For other than advance tix: 212-502-8630
Gallery
	Installation runs Through April 23rd
	scrapworm at 234 W 42nd, 3rd Floor
	on the way, a new installation by scrapworm, may be found as one exits the AMC Empire 25 Movie Theaters on 42nd Street between 7th and 8th ave or by appointment only. (more info)
	April 5th - April 24th
	Sharing the Waves by Noriko Wako at 128 W 31st Gallery  (our newest space!)
	Sharing the Waves   Gallery open Wednesday - Saturday, 1 - 7 pm Join us for the opening reception, Thursday, April 7, 6 - 9 pm -Live Music  7:00 pm: Saco Yasuma, Alto Sax; Kali Z. Fasteau, Soprano Sax & Ney Flute (more info) Take any train to Madison Sq. Garden or Herald Square.
	April 7- May 1
	Conversations - A Painting Dialogue at 217 E.42nd
	Exhibition of abstract works by Mark Stone and Mark Wiener, punctuated by text and video excerpt of discussions between these two former chashama artists-in-residence. Join us for the opening reception
	April 18 - April 24
	Transmission - 42nd Street at 217 E.42nd Gallery
	This store front installation is a multi-media performance which looks at the effects of media technology on communication by presenting an interpolation of the history and development of media technology and media documentation of the installation's specific location, New York City. The store front is transformed into a visually overwhelming collection of screens, monitors and projectors as 8mm, 16mm, TV screens, computer monitors and data projectors. Labtest is a collaboration of artists based in the Czech republic, the United Arab Emerites, and the US. The project is directed by Stephen Dirkes and Peter Bill. Labtest is currently active in live media performances and the creation of new media installations. Labtest's webpage stephen [at] thelab.cz pbill23 [at] yahoo.com

Thanks for taking the time to read all the way to the bottom!  Love, Anita Durst  www.chashama.org