All That Chat - Komuna//Warszawa presents re-interpretation of Living Theatre's iconic production Paradise Now!, Nov 19 at CultureHub

HOME ALL THAT CHAT ATC WEST COAST SHOPPIN' RUSH BOARD FAQS

LOGIN REGISTER SEARCH FLAT MODE

not logged in

Komuna//Warszawa presents re-interpretation of Living Theatre's iconic production Paradise Now!, Nov 19 at CultureHub

Posted by:	Official_Press_Release 05:37 pm EDT 10/27/15

CULTUREHUB PRESENTS CELEBRATED POLISH INDIE-THEATER KOMUNA// WARSZAWA Performances include Paradise Now? RE//MIX Living Theatre, a “remix” of The Living Theatre’s legendary 1960’s iconic production, Dune 1965, based on the famous novel by science fiction author Frank Herbert, and a panel discussion with American scholar Richard Schechner KOMUNA// WARSZAWA, the award-winning indie-theater company based in Warsaw and one of Poland’s most important fringe companies, is taking up residence at CultureHub during November. The company will present its famed PARADISE NOW? THE LIVING THEATRE RE//MIX, a theater experience inspired by The Living Theatre’s iconic 1968 production of the same name. The performance will take place for one time only, Thursday, November 19, 7pm at CultureHub. Other Komuna events include A Conference on The Relevance of Culture with American theater scholar Richard Schechner on Friday, November 20, 6pm and a performance inspired by Frank Herbert’s Dune series on Saturday, November 21, 7pm. All events take place at CultureHub’s studios at 47 Great Jones Street, 3rd Floor. Admission is free. For information and to reserve tickets, contact 917.463.3917 or visit www.culturehub.org. PARADISE NOW? THE LIVING THEATRE RE//MIX Thursday, November 19, 7pm, Free, Tickets Premiering in 1968 at the Festival d’Avignon, The Living Theatre’s Paradise Now! sparked riots when naked actors called for an anarchist revolution. The now legendary performance became an icon of the 60’s rebellion. In Paradise Now? The Living Theatre RE//MIX, Komuna// Warszawa presents a re-interpretation of the 60’s classic and explores what has since changed in theater and politics. Paradise Now? The Living Theatre RE//MIX marks an important conclusion in a research project that begun in 2013 when members of K// W traveled to New York City to interview The Living Theatre’s co-founder, Judith Malina at her nursing home and asked her what paradise is and how to get there. Judith Malina died on April 10, 2015. This production marks the end of an era, but also an opportunity to reach back to that classic of political theater. Paradise Now? The Living Theatre RE//MIX, directed and performed by the members of the company, premiered in Warsaw in November 2013. The production is part of the company’s innovative RE//MIX cycle that presents critical reinterpretations of influential works of 20th-century performing artists. The project resulted in the creation of over 30 premieres by directors, dancers, musicians and composers that reference classic works of the avant-garde. The RE//MIX cycle was named “Event of Year 2012” by Teatr. A CONFERENCE RELEVANCE OF CULTURE Friday, November 20, at 6pm, Free, Tickets Richard Schechner, scholar, editor, theater artist and Professor of Performance Studies at the Tisch School of the Arts, New York University, will moderate A Conference on The Relevance of Culture, hosted by Komuna// Warszawa in the CultureHub studio. DUNE 1965 Saturday, November 21, 7pm, Free, Tickets Komuna// Warszawa presents a contemporary retelling of Frank Herbert’s Dune series, complete with film sequences shot in Iran and scenography designed by the Iranian artist Negar Farrajani. Herbert’s Dune series is considered among the best works of science fiction literature. In Dune, Herbert anticipates some of the key philosophical and geopolitical debates of the early 21st century, including controlled genetic breeding, depleted energy resources, cultures and civilizations cross-pollinating, religious wars, and the survival of mankind. ABOUT KOMUNA// WARSZAWA Komuna// Warszawa is one of Poland’s most important independent theater companies engaged in experimental work on the borderlines of performing arts, video and music. In its work, Komuna// Warszawa explores important contemporary subjects, ceaselessly searching for new forms and means of expression. It provides space for creative dialogue and collaborations. Komuna// Warszawa has produced shows by artists Monika Strzępka and Paweł Demirski, Marcin Liber, Paweł Passini, Krzysztof Garbaczewski, Leszek Bzdyl, and AKADEMIA RUCHU Theater. Komuna// Warszawa is the successor of the legendary Komuna Otwock, one of the most interesting and significant groups of the Polish independent theater scene. The 20-year history of the group is described in a book, Guide by Krytyka Polityczna, a book published under the patronage and with support of the Theatre Institute in Warsaw. More info: http://komuna.warszawa.pl/en/ ABOUT CULTUREHUB Founded in 2009 by La MaMa and the Seoul Institute of the Arts, CultureHub has held over 300 events involving more than 500 artists from over 30 different countries. Through a diverse network of national and international partners, CultureHub provides an open and supportive environment for artists to incubate and present new works of art that integrate technology. ### PARADISE NOW? THE LIVING THEATRE RE//MIX Thursday, November 19, 7PM Admission Free Tickets A CONFERENCE ON THE RELEVANCE OF CULTURE Friday, November 20, 6PM Admission Free Tickets DUNE 1965 Saturday, November 21, 7PM Admission, Free Tickets All programs take place at CultureHub 47 Great Jones Street New York, NY 10012 Info: 917.463.3917 www.culturehub.org

reply \|

Previous:	THE ACTORS FUND BREAKS GROUND LAUNCHING EXPANSION PROJECT TO PRESERVE ACCLAIMED SENIOR CARE FACILITY - Official_Press_Release 05:38 pm EDT 10/27/15
Next:	From the creators of the BedBugs musical comes The Astronaut Love Show - Official_Press_Release 05:35 pm EDT 10/27/15

Thread:

All That Chat is intended for the discussion of theatre news and opinion
subject to the terms and conditions of the Terms of Service. (Please take all off-topic discussion to private email.)