Nejla Yatkin News

To foster understanding through dance, the Consulate General of Lebanon in New York and the Arabic Studies Center at Hunter College will present Fadi J. Khoury's FJK Dance in A Fusion of Culture and Dance, 7:30-9pm on Friday, February 26, 2016 at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 695 Park Ave.

Abrons Arts Center presents the New York City premiere of Los Angeles-based choreographer Lionel Popkin's RUTH DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE, an evening-length work performed by Popkin, Emily Beattie and Carolyn Hall, with an original score by avant-garde accordionist Guy Klucevsek, performed live by Klucevsek with Mary Rowell on violin.

Abrons Arts Center presents the New York City premiere of Los Angeles-based choreographer Lionel Popkin's RUTH DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE, an evening-length work performed by Popkin, Emily Beattie and Carolyn Hall, with an original score by avant-garde accordionist Guy Klucevsek, performed live by Klucevsek with Mary Rowell on violin.

Diversionary Theatre has announced their 2015/2016 Season; an impressive hand-selected assortment of five critically-acclaimed productions curated by the theatre's new Executive Artistic Director: Matt M. Morrow.  This year's collection of productions feature pieces by ground-breaking award-winning playwrights, five premieres (one world-wide, three West Coast, and one San Diego), several exciting renowned guest artist collaborations, and the impressive return of fan-favorite San Diego artists. 

Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC) celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2015, beginning with the spring season performance and residency series running January 14 to June 28. Programs at BAC throughout 2015 will exemplify the kind of creative engagement for which BAC has earned recognition during the last decade: presenting and nurturing artists from around the world, at varying stages in their careers, and who are working innovatively across disciplines.

Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC) celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2015, beginning with the spring season performance and residency series running January 14 to June 28. Programs at BAC throughout 2015 will exemplify the kind of creative engagement for which BAC has earned recognition during the last decade: presenting and nurturing artists from around the world, at varying stages in their careers, and who are working innovatively across disciplines.

The Berlin Wall was erected in 1961 to supposedly 'protect' the population of East Germany from succumbing to socialism. But, all it actually accomplished was the emotionally painful separation of families and friends; preventing the so-called defection of individuals looking to avoid living in a communist state. And, until it's destruction in 1989, it served as a grim reminder to the rest of the world that oppression was still very much alive and well (and still is around the globe). Choreographer Nejla Yatkin has taken this dark history lesson and transformed it into a unique work called WALLSTORIES that combines modern dance with interviews she collected and edited, as well as the music of Pink Floyd, Bach, and Larsen and Sherman. MADCO presented this powerful and compelling production at the Touhill November 14-16, for a total of six performances, three of which played to students who were brought in to see the show. It was a truly moving experience that I felt privileged to see.

Between the Seas, New York City's only international Mediterranean performing arts festival, is currently accepting submissions for its 5th edition, scheduled to take place in Manhattan's Wild Project theater, from Sept 7-13 in 2015. Artists of the Mediterranean and Mediterranean diaspora as well as artists with a working interest in the region are invited to apply.

Between the Seas festival announces 4x4: NYC meets the Med: a series of stage readings that aims at bringing the best of new Mediterranean drama in New York and encouraging cross cultural collaboration between the two sides of the Atlantic. Four contemporary Mediterranean plays have been selected to be directed by four NYC-based directors over the course of a weekend (July 26 and 27, 2014) followed by discussions and panels with audiences and artists.

Between the Seas festival announces 4x4: NYC meets the Med: a series of stage readings that aims at bringing the best of new Mediterranean drama in New York and encouraging cross cultural collaboration between the two sides of the Atlantic. Four contemporary Mediterranean plays have been selected to be directed by four NYC-based directors over the course of a weekend (July 26 and 27, 2014) followed by discussions and panels with audiences and artists.

The Wild Project has announced its current and upcoming productions and events for this summer. Check them out below!

3-Legged Dog has announced the World Premiere of DEEPEST MAN, written by James Scruggs and directed by Mark Rayment. DEEPEST MAN begins performances on Thursday, May 22 for a limited engagement through Today, June 14. Opening Night is Thursday, May 29 at 8 PM. The performance schedule is Wednesday - Today at 8:00 PM with an added performance on Tuesday, May 27 at 7 PM. Performances are at 3LD Art and Technology Center (80 Greenwich Street, at Rector, in downtown Manhattan). Tickets are $20. Tickets are available by calling Ovationtix at 866-811-4111 or visiting www.3ldnyc.org. For more information, visit www.3ldnyc.org.

3-Legged Dog has announced the World Premiere of DEEPEST MAN, written by James Scruggs and directed by Mark Rayment. DEEPEST MAN begins performances tonight, May 22 for a limited engagement through Saturday, June 14.

3-Legged Dog has announced the World Premiere of DEEPEST MAN, written by James Scruggs and directed by Mark Rayment. DEEPEST MAN begins performances on Thursday, May 22 for a limited engagement through Saturday, June 14. Opening Night is Thursday, May 29 at 8 PM. The performance schedule is Wednesday - Saturday at 8:00 PM with an added performance on Tuesday, May 27 at 7 PM. Performances are at 3LD Art and Technology Center (80 Greenwich Street, at Rector, in downtown Manhattan). Tickets are $20. Tickets are available by calling Ovationtix at 866-811-4111 or visiting www.3ldnyc.org. For more information, visit www.3ldnyc.org.

Artistic Director Karen A. Fuhrman announced that GROUNDED AERIAL, a visceral aerial Dance Company, will present EMOTIONALLY CHARGED CHOREOGRAPHY AMPLIFIED INTO THE AIR tonight, January 25th at 8pm at the Lehman Center for Performing Arts (250 Bedford Park Boulevard, West Bronx).

Artistic Director Karen A. Fuhrman announced today that GROUNDED AERIAL, a visceral aerial dance company, will present EMOTIONALLY CHARGED CHOREOGRAPHY AMPLIFIED INTO THE AIR on Saturday, January 25th at 8pm at the Lehman Center for Performing Arts (250 Bedford Park Boulevard, West Bronx).

The critically acclaimed River North Dance Chicago (RNDC) leaps into fall with 'Autumn Passions,' their November 15 - 17 Fall Engagement at the Harris Theater (205 E. Randolph Dr.). Introducing a company premiere by Adam Barruch and two world premieres by Kevin Iega Jeff and Ashley Roland, the company performs a program filled with stunning athleticism and innovative choreography. In conjunction with the Fall Engagement, RNDC hosts their annual gala featuring a performance at the Harris followed by a festive evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing at the Fairmont Chicago (200 N. Columbus) on November 14. Tickets for the Fall Engagement ($30 - $75) are on sale now at www.harristheaterchicago.org or by calling 312.334.7777.

Choreographer/dancer/vocalist Francesca Harperpresents a series of intimate portraits and fragmented choreography in the premiere of a live installation entitled "The Freedom Series."

Winners of the 2012 FringeNYC Overall Excellence Awards, as selected by an independent panel of 40 theater professionals, are as follows.

The Board of Trustees of the Princess Grace Foundation- USA and its Chairman, Hon. John F. Lehman, announced today winners of the 2009 Princess Grace Awards. The Awards for theater, dance and choreography, and film continue the legacy of Princess Grace (Kelly) of Monaco, who anonymously helped emerging artists pursue their goals during Her lifetime.