Tuesday, December 5, 7:00 pm
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Climate Change Action
Dream On The Farm: "The More Things Change" by Farm Arts Collective
The More Things Change is a devised eco-performance work conceived and directed by artistic director and farmer, Tannis Kowalchuk. It is play #4 in a decade long climate change-themed series entitled Dream on the Farm (the ensemble is making 10 plays in 10 years). It tells the story of a multi-generational farm family offered a huge sum of money to sell their farm to developers of “bio-diversity” theme parks.
Farm Arts Collective is an ensemble comprised of actors, musicians, farmers, playwrights, musicians, workers and makers who live in the Upper Delaware River and Catskills rural community. The ensemble trains together weekly and is deeply invested in collective creations that center on human and earth justice.
Sherry's Bop by Bompart Productions
Sherry’s Bop is a comedy about humanity’s toxic relationship with our planet Earth. Through a series of arguments, eventually God intervenes as a couple’s counselor between Edward (humanity) and Earth. A serious couple’s session is had, leading to a shocking conclusion.
Nicholas Bompart is an award-winning filmmaker and playwright from New York City. Stefania Papadopoulos is a regular director, also co-writer. Tay Schmitt is a uniquely experienced stage manager, having done so for over twenty years. Travis Bergmann represents us all, the dark parts etc. Dasja Amenze mission has been to captivate audiences with each role she takes. Catherine Waller: Hailing from New Zealand, Catherine is a regular in the Off-Broadway circuit. Jaminson Fletcher brings his craft to another high in this festival, which he is thrilled about! Mehdi Abouzaid is a stage-hand/crew member from Jamaica, Queens and grew up in and around theater productions.
Regeneration by JCWK Dance Lab., Jessica C. Warchal-King
Regeneration is a contemporary dance by JCWK Dance Lab that explores the relationships between humans and Mother Earth. Regeneration draws inspiration from agricultural soil regeneration research originating in JCWK Dance Lab’s hometown of Berks County, PA. The Rodale Institute’s research has demonstrated a direct relationship between soil regeneration and climate change. Regeneration is a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) experiment with an all-female, multigenerational cast and original music.
Jessica C. Warchal-King (Choreographic Direction) is Director/ Founder of JCWK Dance Lab, and has presented work and performed nationally and internationally. Arielle Ridley (Dance Artist) is a graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy and currently resides and works in southeastern PA. Cady Monasmith (Dance Artist), a Clinical Counselor with her BFA in Dance, helps her clients reconnect to their bodies by finding compassion, self-acceptance, and a sense of freedom and inner strength. Megan Zalek (Dance Artist) is an Associate Veterinarian with a Minor in Dance from Penn State University. Sarena Gable (Dance Artist) is a mother and a graduate of Temple University’s BFA program in Dance and the Expressive Dance Therapy program “Tamalpa.” Riley Monasmith (Music Composition) is a Philadelphia based composer and sound engineer.
Over Heat by Loxton & Co.
Somewhere, in the near distant future, the planet has gotten hot... and is only getting hotter.
Gwyneth Clare (Playwright) is an actress and writer based in Chicago where she spends time writing, reading, and playing tennis. Annaleise Loxton (Director) is a director/producer/writer based in Manhattan with a focus on commercial theatre and audience outreach. Imani Wright Brissett (Micah) is a first generation Jamaican American actor and musician from Fort Lauderdale, Florida that now lives in NYC. Mars Madalyn (Don) (They/Them) is a gender non-conforming actor from Indianapolis, IN looking to explore visible transness and how to accept queerness in all its forms.
Eruption / Regenesis by mignolo dance
Eruption / Regenesis, set to original music by Daniel Gall, explores the myriad ways diverse individuals react to disaster. The piece tracks the trajectory of an erupting volcano, and the choreography is informed by the dancers' own tendencies and coping mechanisms in the face of challenging circumstances.
Charly, Artistic Director of mignolo, is a dancer, choreographer, and writer. Charly will be joined on stage by Paige Bodnar, Ishita Mili, Louisa Miller, Aanyse Pettiford-Chandler, and Eriel Santagado. Daniel Gall is a composer, writer, and arts organizer.