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Celebrating Artists and the Art of Entertainment
BOARD OF ARTISTIC ADVISORS
Mercedes Ellington ~ Nicole Fosse ~ Mallory Graham Maurice Hines ~ Bernard Kaplan ~ Theodore Mann Chita Rivera ~ Bettye Morrow ~ Sue Samuels
The Broadway Kid is a 40 minute One-Act Musical following the life and times of George M. Cohan, the great patriotic entertainer who wrote such famous tunes as You're A Grand Old Flag, Yankee Doodle Dandy and Give My Regards To Broadway. Through song, story and tap dancing young audiences learn the importance of Cohan's partiotism and passion for theatre. This turn-of-the-century musical unfolds in a vaudeville style production with loads of flag-waiving and exciting tap choreography. The cast includes professional New York performers and is directed and choreographed by Broadway and film veteran, Michael Blevins.
The fact is teenagers can make wise choices about drug and alcohol usage, dieting, sexual promiscuity, and other issues pertaining to respect for one�s body. But what choices are they making? And why are they making them? �aftermath�, from the pen of a 17 year old inner-city youth, sheds light on the lives of 7 young people as they face daily choices about substance abuse, promiscuity, diet, other social issues and the inevitable consequences of the choices they make. This Social Awareness Program features a live theatre production of the one-act play �aftermath� presented by Group Theatre Too* a professional New York theatre company.
Revival production of the 1973 Tony Winning SEESAW, by Michael Bennett, Cy Coleman & Dorothy Fields. SEESAW is a delightful evening of theatre featuring an intimate, engaging love story and a brassy, show-biz musical comedy rolled into one. It is the story of a bittersweet couple who fall in love through fun, music and laughter. The plot follows the romance of a handsom and tall WASP lawyer from Omaha, Jerry Ryan, who is running from his wife and domineering father-in-law to New York where he meets a sassy and fascinating Jewish girl, Gittle Mosca, a not-yet successful dancer from the Bronx. This fast-paced show features sparkling musical numbers that capture the ups and downs of Gittle and Jerry's affair, the street scenes of Manhattan and the toe-tapping, escapades of Gittle and her budding-choreographer friend, David. Directed & Choreographed by: Michael Blevins; Executive Producer: Justin Boccitto
Audiences will have a hard time staying in their seats when "Generation Tap" comes tapping off the stage in TAPARET! Sixteen pairs of feet provide the heart and soul in this rich and unforgettable tap dance masterwork. Rhythmic-gems strung together to create an evening of vaudeville-style, cabaret in dance. Make this fall a season for generations to remember by catching the beat of the dazzeling and wildly entertaining "Generation Tap" in TAPARET. A selection of Half-Hour sketches by some of the theater's most gifted and prolific playwrights. These dramatic anecdotes reveal the follies and secret tragedies of thinking, feeling men and women . . . characters in action. These out-of-the-way episodes of single ideas, and deeply drawn characters in simple situations, make-up a timeless evening of sophisticated and stylish theatre. The one-act play is an experimental form which shows signs of imagination, flashes of insight and interpretaive significance. A vital force . . . the one-act play is challenging our attention whether we will or not.
Both, novice and pro showcase their dance designs in THE CHOREOGRAPHER'S CANVAS an open performance forum for dance directors. See new original and traditional styles of choreography including, tap, ballet, theatre dance, jazz, hip-hop, broadway, modern and lyrical. See and experience the voice of New York's established and emerging choreographers in this uplifting evening of music and dance. Produced by GTT Executive Producer, Justin Boccitto.
Probably the most popular play of Stuart Walker, with original music by Alex Maxwell. This play with music is a fanciful bit of action carried out by six persons who pass a pot of boiling lentils. They are on their way to the execution of a Queen who is condemned to die before the clock strikes twelve. her crime is having stepped upon the ring-toe of the King's great aunt. If audiences wish to read symbolism into the action they may but the content, the vigor, and the grace are sufficient from any such addition.
aftermath chronicles the lives of 7 teenage friends who confront marijuana and alcohol abuse, teen-pregnancy, dieting promiscuity, social issues and respect for one's body.
Performing arts education abounds at "GTT Presents. . ." with numerous Performing Arts Workshops rounding out the fall celebration. Open to the general public and designed for young people and adults, alike, are classes in various performing arts disciplines such as: Acting, Tap Dance, Theatre Dance, Stage Combat and more. Check the fall schedule by calling the GTT box office at: 212-665-0360 to reserve your spot in class today! Looking for a few laughs? Kick back, unwind, and don't miss this fun-filled, riotious evening featuring on-the-rise New York commedians from all walks of comedic life. STAND UP & LAUGH - it's a comedy concert! Reservations and advance tickets are recommended. *The Group Theatre Too is a sponsored arts organization and proud member of The Field, a not-for-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) group serving the New York City performing arts community. contributions made to The Field and earmarked for The Group Theatre Too are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information about The Field contact; The Field, 161 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10013. [212] 691-6969, fax: [212] 255-2053. www.thefield.org email: [email protected]. A copy of The Fields latest annual report may be obtained, upon request, from The Field or from the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.
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