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| BLINDNESS Begins Performances Tomorrow in NYC at the Daryl Roth Theatre | |
| Last Edit: Official_Press_Release 06:17 pm EDT 04/01/21 | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 06:11 pm EDT 04/01/21 | |
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| The Donmar Warehouse's Acclaimed Production of BLINDNESS Begins Performances in New York City Tomorrow Blindness, the acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of Nobel Prize-winner José Saramago's dystopian novel written by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) and directed by Walter Meierjohann, will begin performances tomorrow at the Daryl Roth Theatre (101 East 15th Street at Union Square East). Presented by Tony Award-winning producer Daryl Roth, Blindness will mark one of the first performing arts events to open in New York City. Blindness is a socially distanced sound and light experience. Through spellbinding storytelling narrated by Olivier Award winner Juliet Stevenson, it unveils the gripping story of a world changed forever in the blink of an eye, reminding us that from the darkness, we will all emerge stronger. Blindness's sold-out premiere at the Donmar garnered glowing reviews and brought appreciative patrons together to witness its urgent and timely message. Just as it was presented in London, attendees in New York will hear the narrative unfolding around them through binaural headphone technology while surrounded by immersive lighting and atmospheric design. Together - and safely - they will experience the importance of community in our present moment, and be reminded of the hope that lies ahead. The creative team for Blindness includes Ben and Max Ringham (sound designers), Lizzie Clachan (designer), Jessica Hung Han Yun (lighting designer), Markus Potter (US associate director), Chris Cronin (US associate sound designer), Gina Scherr (US associate lighting designer), Professor Hannah Thompson (UK production consultant), and Sara Aniqah Malik (UK resident assistant director). In New York, Blindness is produced by Daryl Roth, Elizabeth Armstrong, Jane Bergére , Tom Tuft, No Guarantees, and Gabrielle Palitz/Jack Lane. Blindness runs approximately 70 minutes with no intermission, and is recommended for ages 15+. TICKETS Visit www.BlindnessEvent.com to view the current performance schedule and purchase tickets. All tickets will be sold in advance online. A simplified ticket exchange process has also been implemented online for the convenience of all patrons. All tickets are sold in pairs at the comparable price of a single off-Broadway ticket. This enables a single person to purchase a pod to themselves or two people in a "social bubble" to attend and be seated together. Each two-seat "pod" will be socially distanced 6 feet away from other pods. Tickets will be sold to 86 attendees per showing - as mandated by current local and state regulations - with multiple showing times spaced throughout the day to allow ample time in between for venue sanitization. SAFETY PROTOCOLS An outline of health and safety protocols for Blindness at the Daryl Roth Theatre follows and can also be found here: · All front of house staff will complete COVID compliance training. · All visitors and staff will complete a health questionnaire and have their temperature taken upon arrival at the venue. · All visitors and staff will be required to wear masks at all times while inside the venue. · The venue will open 10 minutes prior to each showing to avoid queuing. · All visitors will enter the building from one entrance and exit through another, creating a one-way traffic flow. · Enhanced building ventilation technologies will bring more fresh outdoor air into the venue and disinfect re-circulated air. · Headphones will be individually sanitized between each showing. · Contact tracing is in effect through the information provided by the purchase of tickets. www.BlindnessEvent.com |
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| Is this "theater"? | |
| Posted by: mikem 09:25 am EDT 04/03/21 | |
| In reply to: BLINDNESS Begins Performances Tomorrow in NYC at the Daryl Roth Theatre - Official_Press_Release 06:11 pm EDT 04/01/21 | |
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| I know everyone's definition of "theater" is slightly different, but I'm not sure this qualifies as theater to me, since there are no live performers. I'm curious what others think. (I presume that there is a backstage crew who are making things happen by doing things live, although the sound and light cues could be programmed into a computer and not be "live." If the sound or light effects are different from night to night based on the crew's perception of what is best for an individual performance, that would tip this over to "theater" in my head.) I noticed that the press release calls it a "performing arts event" and doesn't actually call it a theater piece. Although I'm not sure what other performing art it would be. |
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| re: Is this "theater"? | |
| Posted by: writerkev 06:36 am EDT 04/04/21 | |
| In reply to: Is this "theater"? - mikem 09:25 am EDT 04/03/21 | |
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| For me the answer is a clear “no.” Museums have sound installations all the time, and I think this fits in that category perfectly. The novel is one of my favorites of all time, and I’ll never forget the experience of turning the final page. So I do hope people enjoy it. But theatre? No. |
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| re: Is this "theater"? | |
| Posted by: ryhog 10:38 am EDT 04/03/21 | |
| In reply to: Is this "theater"? - mikem 09:25 am EDT 04/03/21 | |
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| I think there can be debate about the definition and I think the chances of universal agreement on this are beyond unlikely. That said, I would ask if it can be distinguished from puppet theatre without live voices. I am thinking of something like Basil Twist's Symphonie Fantastique. | |
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| re: Is this "theater"? | |
| Posted by: Singapore/Fling 03:18 pm EDT 04/03/21 | |
| In reply to: re: Is this "theater"? - ryhog 10:38 am EDT 04/03/21 | |
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| I think the difference is that Symphonie Fantastique had live performers doing the puppetry, whereas this is a pre-recorded monologue synced up with changing lights and sound (which could be manipulated live, but could also be entirely automated from start to finish with the push of just one button). To me, "Blindness" sounds like a dramatic art installation. | |
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| re: Is this "theater"? | |
| Posted by: mikem 05:13 pm EDT 04/03/21 | |
| In reply to: re: Is this "theater"? - Singapore/Fling 03:18 pm EDT 04/03/21 | |
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| Singapore/Fling, "art installation" is exactly the term I was thinking of when I first heard about the show. This sounds more like something you'd see in an art museum than in a theater. | |
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| re: Is this "theater"? | |
| Posted by: ryhog 06:37 pm EDT 04/03/21 | |
| In reply to: re: Is this "theater"? - mikem 05:13 pm EDT 04/03/21 | |
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| I was under the impression (possibly completely wrong) that there was stuff being physically manipulated in addition to the soundscape. If that's wrong, then I agree with y'all that this seems like something one might have gone into a dark room at the Whitney to see. | |
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| Awards? | |
| Posted by: stevemr 01:00 pm EDT 04/03/21 | |
| In reply to: re: Is this "theater"? - ryhog 10:38 am EDT 04/03/21 | |
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| Assuming it were eligible for the normal theatre awards, what categories might it compete it? | |
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| Posted by: ryhog 02:17 pm EDT 04/03/21 | |
| In reply to: Awards? - stevemr 01:00 pm EDT 04/03/21 | |
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| using the Symphonie Fantastique analogy, it was nominated for a DD award for unique theatrical experience. It also received a special citation Obie award. | |
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| re: BLINDNESS Begins Performances Tomorrow in NYC at the Daryl Roth Theatre | |
| Posted by: MattPhilly 01:10 pm EDT 04/02/21 | |
| In reply to: BLINDNESS Begins Performances Tomorrow in NYC at the Daryl Roth Theatre - Official_Press_Release 06:11 pm EDT 04/01/21 | |
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| I have tickets for this next week. Looking forward to it. Anyone else planning to see this in the coming weeks? | |
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| Nope! | |
| Posted by: MockingbirdGirl 01:36 pm EDT 04/02/21 | |
| In reply to: re: BLINDNESS Begins Performances Tomorrow in NYC at the Daryl Roth Theatre - MattPhilly 01:10 pm EDT 04/02/21 | |
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| Because even if I wanted to, single ticketbuyers are locked out. (The Donmar Warehouse, by contrast, had single seats available.) | |
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