Annie Dorsen
Democracy in America

Annie Dorsen, critically acclaimed co-creator and director of the hit rock musical on Broadway, Passing Strange, continues to break molds with her new performance event Democracy in America.

An episodic and juicy collage made from the cacophonous jumble of ideas, opinions and attitudes floating in the American ether, Democracy in America is a continually shifting 4-dimensional billboard advertising and animating the desires and dreams of the multitude. As a dynamic, interactive experiment in political performance, Democracy in America is not art about politics or ideology – instead, it is art made in a political way.

As a performance experiment, Democracy in America is continually evolving. During phase 1, the consumers were the creators. Through an online store that was open from November 26 through February 29, the public was invited to imagine and purchase the entire show - part and parcel - including the content. Any and all elements of what would be seen and experienced on stage were for sale. Shoppers submitted text, personal anecdotes, stories and jokes, physical or non-verbal actions, themes and concepts, and all elements of the design. One might've chosen to see a particular image or gesture, or performed a kiss, a dance, a cartwheel. Another may have chosen to buy a costume, a sound cue or a prop.

Now the shopping is over and Ms. Dorsen, together with her creative team, is tying it all together into a live art event that is sure to surprise.

Democracy in America will be performed by three of NYC's most celebrated downtown artists, Okwui Okpokwasili, Philippa Kaye and Anthony Torn. The creative team includes video artist Kate Howard, lighting designer Sarah Sidmon, sound designer Bart Fasbender, and dramaturg Katherine Profeta.

Do you get what you paid for? Yes, you do. This wild ride will indeed include ancient Roman texts, a fan dance to Ride of the Valkyries, a tapioca explosion, and - O.K. people, who ordered the rim job?

Democracy in America makes literal the so-called "marketplace of ideas," in which those with means purchase access to the privately-owned technologies of opinion-making and information dissemination, and those without money are the passive receivers of views which supposedly represent them.

Click Here for images from a Democracy rehearsal.

Democracy in America is a copresentation of Performance Space 122 and The Foundry Theatre

Democracy in America
Sunday, March 30 - Sunday, April 20
Tuesdays - Fridays at 8:30pm
Saturdays at 4:30pm and 8:30pm
Sundays at 7:00pm
Additional preview on Monday, March 31 at 8:30pm
Opening night party Thursday, April 3
No Performance Sunday, April 6
Tickets from $20, $15 (students/seniors), $10 (P.S. 122 members)

Jay Scheib
Untitled Mars (this title may change)

Taking a cue from the space industry, Jay Scheib's latest work pits hard Science against Philip K. Dick as interplanetary speculation runs amok, the indigenous population gets screwed, and a strange "anomalous" kid seems to hold all the answers. Developed at MIT with a team of Mars researchers and anthropologists, a mission to colonize the Red Planet is revving up for 2017. Imagining what might happen once we get there, Scheib drops seven performers into a simulated Martian society. Can't make ends meet on Earth? Consider a one-way ticket to Mars!

With performances by Karl Allen, Dorka Gryllus, Caleb Hammond, László Keszég, Catherine Mc-Curry, Tanya Selvaratnam, April Sweeney, Natalie, Thomas, Balázs Vajna with special on-camera appearances byPhillip Cunio, Zahra Khan and Dr. Robert Zubrin and others…

Scenic Design by Peter Ksander, Costume Design by Oana Botetz-Ban, Lighting Design by Miranda Hardy, Sound Design by Catherine McCurry, Video Design by Balázs Vajna

Dramaturg/Hungarian Project Manager: Anna Lengyel

Directed by Jay Scheib

Untitled Mars (This Title May Change) is made possible through the generous support of Ensemble Studio Theater/ Sloan; The Trust for Mutual Understanding; Hungarian Cultural Center; Deutsch-Ungarische Industrie und Handelskammer; Swing Space, a program of Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, generously supported by the September 11th Fund—project space donated by Capstone Equities; with special thanks to the Mars Society, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology School of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences.

Untitled Mars (this title may change)
April 8 - 27
Tuesday - Friday at 8
Saturday at 4 and 8
Sunday at 6
Opening night party Thursday, April 10
Tickets from $20, $15 (students/seniors), $10 (P.S. 122 members)

We celebrate and salute these stellar individuals who work at every level critical to live performance, who epitomize the vital roles played on stage (Tom Murrin), off stage (our Members), and backstage (Lori E. Seid), and who have created and continue to create a legacy at P.S. 122 and in the world of performance.

Gala Sponsorships and Tickets:

PLATINUM $25,000: Table for 10, full page listing in Gala program, sponsorship listing in Spring 2008 programs, and tickets for 4 to three P.S. 122 performances

GOLD $10,000: 10 tickets, listing in Gala program, and tickets for 4 to two P.S. 122 performances

SILVER $5000: 8 tickets, listing in Gala program, and tickets for 4 to two P.S. 122 performances

BRONZE $1000: 4 tickets plus listing in Gala program

INDIVIDUAL SPONSOR $500: single ticket plus listing in Gala program

$250: single ticket

All tickets include cocktail party, dinner, auction, live performances, and after-party.

The Spring Gala always sells out - save your spot today!
R.S.V.P.: Natalie Kotin, natalie@ps122.org, 212-477-5829, ext 307

For more sponsorship opportunities or program advertising please contact Carleigh Welsh, Director of Marketing & Membership at carleigh@ps122.org or 212-477-5829, x309.

Gold Leadership Committee
Gaby Darbyshire, Jane Friedman, Michelle Kim,
David Neubert, and Scott Rudin and John Barlow

Silver Leadership Committee
Renate and Hugh Aller, Jo Andres and Steve Buscemi,
Blue Man Group, and George and Peggy DiCaprio

Bronze Leadership Committee
David Binder, Glenda Hersh, Lauren Versel,
Steve Holley and Paul Glotzer, Tamara Jenkins,
MediabistroCircus.com, Laura Versel

Artist Auction Committee
Jo Andres, Jamie Forshaw, David Leslie, Salley May,
Carlo McCormick, David Neubert, Nicky Paraiso,
Martha Wilson, and Vince Bruns

Jay Scheib featured in Helen Shaw’s “Radar Roundup”

“The title "Under the Radar" may imply undiscovered potential. But in the case of Mr. Scheib, we are actually seeing an already major talent coming triumphantly into its own.”

“Untitled Mars (this title may change)” directed by Jay Scheib makes its world premiere at P.S. 122 this spring: April 8 – 27.
Get more info and tickets by clicking here

Read the full New York Sun article here

The P.S. 122 Crumpler Western Lawn Bag

For Emerging Artist's and above… the latest, coolest, head-turning perk at P.S. 122. It's handy and it's not for sale (like us) and it's for members only.

If you haven't joined already, now's the time—join as an Emerging Artist or above and claim your very own limited edition P.S. 122 Western Lawn Bag by the devilish minds at Crumpler. Form meets function and fashion meets performance.

Note: If you've already joined this season at this level or above, you'll soon be united with your bag.

Thank you Crumpler!
We love them—they're crazy—no really, they're crazy.
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Become A P.S. 122 Member

You can become a member of Performance Space 122 at the following levels:

Producer's Assistant ($60-124)

• 2 complimentary tickets to a P.S. 122 performance*
• Discounted member ticket per performance at P.S. 122*
• No service charges, no fee exchanges
• Dining discount at local restaurants
• Subscription to e-newsletter
• Free ticket to Red & White Holiday Party
• Invitation to 2008 Spring Gala
• A 12-month subscription to Time Out New York (a $39.95 value) or Time Out New York Kids (a $9.95 value)

Stage Manager ($125-249)
All of the above plus:
Listing in program
YOUR MEMBER DISCOUNT NOW APPLIES TO TWO TICKETS PER PERFORMANCE!*

Enjoy a P.S. 122 Crumpler Bag when you join at the following levels:

Emerging Artist ($250-499)
All of the above plus:
Reserved seating at all performances
Limited edition P.S.122 Crumpler Bag

Critic's Pick ($500-999)
All of the above plus:
Two additional free tickets to any performance (for a total of four free tickets*)
Limited edition P.S.122 Crumpler Bag

Downtown Diva ($1000-2499)
All of the above plus:
Special Members-Only Meet-The-Artist Event

Avant-Guardian ($2500-4999)
All of the above plus:
Private Party: 10 Complimentary tickets to the performance of your choice plus private pre- or post-cocktail reception with the artists and the Artistic Director, Vallejo Gantner, hosted by P.S.122.

Artistic Leadership Circle ($5000+)
All of the above plus:
Listing in the upcoming 06-07 Season Brochures
For more information regarding the Artistic Leadership Circle and naming opportuninties please contact Anne Dennin, executive director at 212-477-5829 ext.308

Ready to join?

Click here to join on-line.

Or Download and print your membership form and fax to 212-353-1315 or mail to P.S. 122 150 1st Avenue, NYC, NY 10009.

To join over the phone or for membership questions and reservations call our membership concierge at 212-477-5829 x 307 or email membership@ps122.org.

Butoh-Kan Training Initiative

CAVE presents New York Butoh Dance Training Initiative: NY BUTOH-KAN
Consisting of four Intensives, and six Introductory butoh training sessions, led by international guest masters: Ko Murobushi, Mari Osanai, Minako Seki, Tadashi Endo and Katsura Kan.

Special 25% discount on Intensive sessions for PS122 members. Please use code word "belladonna" to receive special price and show membership card as proof of membership.

Classes will take place at CAVE's studio in Brooklyn, New York from March 28th through July 26th 2008.

Email: Click Here
Phone: 718-388-678

10% OFF AT KALEIDOSCOPE Restaurant

212 East 10th Street
between 1st and 2nd Avenue

Enjoy intimate Pan-Asian Cuisine just around the corner before or after a show... Present your valid member card for 10% off your bill (does not apply to tax or gratuities).

10% OFF at Marion's Continental Restaurant

Flash your valid membership card at Marion's Continental Restaurant and receive 10% off your bill all the time (does not include tax and tip, of course). Located at 354 Bowery between Great Jones and E. 4th, it's a quick stroll to/from P.S. 122 for ultra-glamorous and tasty pre- or post-show dining and cocktails.
Members Only

Marion's Continental Restaurant
www.marionsnyc.com
354 Bowery, New York
(212) 475-7621

Experience total abandon at FIRE ISLAND
A multidimensional beach party!

Written by Charles Mee
Directed by Kevin Cunningham

Explore the many ways in which people experience the birth and dissolution of relationships through Charles Mee's new text, Fire Island. Party "Fire Island style" in a surround 3D HD collaged array of video through simultaneous multiple perspectives of this beautiful, eccentric barrier island and the people who go there.

Special PS122 Discount for performances through April 19!
Use code HAROLD for the special $25 ticket price.
To buy or reserve tickets go to:
www.3leggeddog.org
or call
212.352.3101

April 10 - May 3
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
Added performances April 23 and 30th.
Doors open at 6pm

with music, installations and Free Beer!
Docking in Cherry Grove for the performance at 8pm!
@ 3LD Art & Technology Center
80 Greenwich St. and Rector St.

www.3ldnyc.org

E-Moves 9
at Harlem Stage

Delight in a mosaic of edgy, new dance works with “E-Moves 9” presented by Harlem Stage, a showcase of fifteen rising E-Merging, E-Volving and E-Stablished choreographers at Harlem Stage. Six performances turn it out with new works that span the spectrum of dance including modern, flamenco, tap, break dance and vogue, while E-stablished choreographers bring it, starting with master tap phenomenon Tamango and his collaboration with maverick funk jazz guitarist Charlie Hunter. Also featured is Francesca Harper and her project “Modo Fusion: Truth for Sale,” a multi-disciplinary work that explores personal rage and social consciousness through a seamless blend of original choreography, live music and original video. Friday to Sunday, April 4-13, Harlem Stage Gatehouse, 150 Convent Avenue. Call 212.281.9240 or Click here for more info...

Rebuilding Hope Screening:
A Fundraiser for the Sudan Development Foundation

"REBUILDING HOPE is an amazing film. It is a deeply moving study in loss and suffering, in courage, in wisdom, about the meaning of life as humans that seems as old as the continent of Africa...a remarkable teaching"
-Alice Walker author The Color Purple

Join us on Thursday 10.28 at 7:30pm at PS122 for a Screening of Rebuilding Hope a film about three men - forced to flee their villages in Southern Sudan as small children because of the outbreak of civil war - who journey back to Sudan to discover if their families have survived, and to see how they can help their communities rebuild after decades of devastating civil war. Immediately following the film there will be a post-screening reception and discussion with Abraham Awolich, a fellow "Lost Boy" and founder of The Sudan Development Foundation.

Thursday, 10.28.10 // 7:30 pm // PS122
Suggested Donation: Adults $20, Students $10
Co-Sponsored by TaketheHandle.com

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