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RUSH Space for Friday, February 10th, 2012

rush — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:22:16 +0000

BAX offers rush rehearsal space at the reduced rate of $8/hour to contracted renters in good financial standing. If you are a new renter at BAX, please read more about how to set up an account with us. Please check here daily or subscribe to the RSS feed for the following day’s availability.

The following times/studios are available for Rush Space for Friday, February 10^th, 2012. If you wish to book please call (718) 832-0018.

Studio A: N/A

Studio B: N/A

Studio C: 3-3:45pm

Studio D: 9-10am

Enter our Valentine’s Day Raffle

BAXarts — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:50:06 +0000

You could win one of these fabulous prizes. Just in time to wrap it up and have it ready for that special someone!


Kindle Fire	Couples Thai Massage with Sara Roer and Diane Tomasi	Pillow Pet Luv Pup

Drawing on Monday, February 13th at 5pm

Winners will be notified by e-mail immediately after the drawing. Prizes can be retrieved at the BAX Reception Desk or shipped at the winner’s expense.

THIS SATURDAY! 2012 Summer Arts Program OPEN HOUSE

BAXarts — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:54:50 +0000

Saturday, February 11th | 1:00 – 3:00pm

We know you have a creative, curious child at home.
Look no further for a fun way to spend the summer break!

See the spaces, meet the program director, & ask questions.

Click HERE for details on the 2012 Summer Arts Program.

Registration opens on Saturday, February 11 … spots fill quickly!

THIS WEEKEND in the Theater at BAX | mundane fantasy

BAXarts — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:43:35 +0000

MUNDANE FANTASY
curated by Faye Driscoll
as a part of BAX’s PERFORMANCE & DISCUSSION SERIES [more]

Friday & Saturday, December 16-17, 2011 @ 8:00 pm

featuring works by Dages Juvelier Keates, Parted in the Middle, & Sacha Yanow

“I was drawn to these artists because of their unique creative perspectives and how they are each in very different ways and through their various mediums illuminating the relationship between the mundane/personal and the mythical/fantastical with a smart, sincere, and queer sensibility.”
– Faye Driscoll

Tickets: $15 General | $8 Low-Income [Buy Tickets]

THIS WEEKEND in the Theater at BAX | JUMPIN’ JUNIPER

BAXarts — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:42:06 +0000

JUMPIN’ JUNIPER FESTIVAL | February 2012
(appropriate for children of all ages)

Experience the exhilarating energy of Jumpin’ Juniper as she hosts an interactive hour of story, song, film, or dance. Immerse yourself in the excitement of high-quality live performances by celebrated guest artists.

February 12	JAMAL JACKSON DANCE COMPANY	[more info]	[Buy Tickets]
February 19	SPELLBOUND THEATRE	[more info]	[Buy Tickets]
February 26	LLOYD MILLER of the Deedle Deedle Dees + the Brooklyn Phonebook	[more info]	[Buy Tickets]

So Many Thoughts | January 25, 2012

BAXarts — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:37:02 +0000

My thoughts for this month go in so many directions. I sat in on our AcroBAX workshop and I am stunned by how far they’ve come and how skilled they are. Kudos to these students and their teacher Helen Tocci. Faculty member Jules Skloot took me back to when I taught the Boy’s Movement class when she came into my office thrilled with the boys who are registered this trimester. Her delight with their concentration, enthusiasm and willingness made my day! I am also in the midst of our annual Artist in Residence Festival. New work, on its way, in our theater. I feel lucky to be a part of it. This time of year is a clash. Half way through the year’s residency with all the plans for next year pushing us ahead. Speaking of which, our newest artist opportunity, the PARENT/CHOREOGRAPHER SPACE GRANT, has gotten a huge response from all over the country… clearly an idea that matched a pressing AND GROWING NEED!

Hope I see you soon!

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR PRESIDENT’S WEEK ARTS PROGRAM

BAXarts — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:56:29 +0000

PRESIDENT’S WEEK ARTS PROGRAM
Monday February 20 – Friday February 24
9:00am – 3:00pm | drop-off 8:30-9:00 | late pick-up option 3:00-5:00

theater, musical theater, dance, singing, tumbling … and lots of fun!

Register by the day, or for the entire week.

For children currently enrolled in grades K-5. Limited to 30 children per day.

Click HERE for more information.

Financial aid available for all youth classes. Click HERE for more information.

21st Performance Season | December 13, 2011

BAXarts — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:21:25 +0000

This is BAX’s 21^st season. There’s always a start, and it’s always new and somewhat surprising. This year was no exception. Our space grantees, Xan Burley/Alex Springer, Lee Sunday Evans and Katy Pyle presented (to sold out shows) developing works the first weekend of December. These artists and our 2011/12 resident artists represent most of our season. They are developing dance and theater works using BAX as their artistic home.

The way artists participate is interesting to me. Last season, Dean Moss curated the performers from his Nameless Forest. This season, Nameless Forest performer Kacie Chang will be teaching INVESTIGATING PERFORMANCE. Dean says about Kacie: “Sometimes there’s a someone who comes into your process who works as a catalyst. Kacie Chang is that for me and my work. She understands my intentions and manifests them in a way that pushes the work forward. For more than 15 years we have worked together to develop the performance tools that form the basis of my recent collaborations. Having helped create them, she knows them inside out. Someone said, ‘Kacie’s your doppelganger on stage.’ I think, frankly, she’s much better than that.”

One relationship begets another. AIR Dan Fishback is curating the students who will apply for Needing It: Performance in the Queer Community Tradition. Former AIRs Victoria Libertore and Faye Driscoll are curating. These are the kinds of relationships that foster a community of artists and audiences. So, “What’s THEIR BAX? ” It’s a home, it’s a venue, it’s a place of investigation and of support. I’m glad we live here together.

2011 OPEN STUDIO | November 22, 2011

BAXarts — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:57:39 +0000

I really like OPEN STUDIO. This is the third November that the BAX Artists-in-Residence (AIR) open their studio doors to each other, to our staff, to the public to see what’s going on right now with the works they’re creating. Then we talk and ask questions. In one Open Studio we also ate donuts. What I like best is having few expectations and feeling sponge like as I watch and listen.

This week I got to see brand new dance that Jillian Pena made. I got to hear Matthew Olmos talk about the characters in his new play and Morgan Gould ask us questions about how she’s shaping it as a director. Levi Gonzalez unveiled his experimenting with dancer and director with the stunning Natalie Green. Catharine Dill along with Sharla Meese drew us into a mystery of personal psychology and mystery. Mariangela Lopez and luciana achugar both introduced new work that surprised and intrigued. Audience responses were generous, insightful, questioning and at moments provoking.

This is one of three showings in the AIR year and it is a critical stage of development. What it reveals often influences the development of new work. Do you think this is important?
I’d love to hear from you.

amanda — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:51:27 +0000

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