From Producing Artistic Director Luke Leonard -- Re. New Productions NEXT WEEK!
Hello Everyone,
I hope this message finds you well and ready to experience two mind blowing shows! It has been a very busy last couple of months. I have been working with two companies, Monk Parrots and Opera Moderne, preparing productions that I promise you won't want to miss. And both open NEXT WEEK!
The first is Here I Go at 59E59 Theaters (details below). We started Here I Go nearly a year ago back in June 2011 as part of a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Swing Space artist residency, and premiered a workshop performance for one night only at Dixon Place on June 23, 2011. Since then the work has drastically changed. Photo by Corey Torpie
Building from the original structure and design concepts, we re-staged the entire play during rehearsals at La MaMa's Great Jones space and A.R.T.-New York. Everything is revamped: new text, voice-over, cast member, designers, new production, sound, costume, and set design. We can't wait to show you the results.
Here I Go marks Monk Parrots' OFF BROADWAY DEBUT and we have been working very hard to make a special production for you. This is the best time to catch us in New York at an extraordinary space (And like the great DP, 59E59 has a nice bar, too!! Enjoy a round before the show!). The following are a few pics from a recent rehearsal.
In August, we have been invited to Spoleto, Italy as one of ten artist-in-resident companies to participate at the 2012 La MaMa Spoleto Open where will will present Here I Go (possibly in Italiano!). Your support at 59E59 Theaters will help us make the European Debut happen! Please do not delay and grab your tickets early. Seating is limited for this one of a kind theatrical event.
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The second production that I am directing is Benjamin Britten's haunting chamber opera, The Turn of the Screw, produced by Opera Moderne (Rebecca Greenstein, Executive Director) and presented at Symphony Space for one night only, SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2012.
All gloves are off and we are not holding back in this disturbing tale of obsession, possession and innocence, combining my roots in experimental theatre with sculpture-installation and the mastery of an amazing company of opera singers and musicians. This production proves there are no limits on a modest budget when you are surrounded by a team of visionary risk-takers and a lot of trust. Unfortunately, you only have one opportunity to see it!
MORE INFO AND TICKETS
Thanks for reading and I hope that you will see these shows. On behalf of Monk Parrots and Opera Moderne, we cannot thank you enough. See you at the theater! Sincerely,
Luke
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MAY 22 – JUNE 3
59E59 Theaters, Studio C
Tue, Wed & Thu 7:30, Fri 8:30, Sat 2:30, Sun 3:30
Additional performance June 2 8:30
General Admission seating
$25 (59E59 Members $17.50)
Run time: 60 minutes with no intermission.
*Discount code (DOLLY) is available to use for $15 tickets to the first two preview performances, May 22 and May 23. Order your tickets online by clicking here.
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In person at 59E59 Theaters Box Office
59 East 59th Street (btw. Park & Madison)
New York, NY 10022
212-279-4200 (Ticket Central)*
www.59e59.org
*Standard service charges apply to all phone and Internet orders. HERE I GO Made by Monk Parrots, Conceived and Directed by Luke Leonard, Text by David Todd. Featuring: Michael Howell, Mariah Ilardi-Lowy, Gates Loren Leonard, Natalie Leonard, Julie Nelson, and Jessica Pohlman. Director and Production Designer - Luke Leonard Associate Director - Shaun Patrick Tubbs Lighting Designer and Technical Director - Eric Nightengale Costume Designer - Jennifer Skura Sound Designer - Michael Howell Props Designer - Allee Lowy Here I Go is supported by 59E59 Theaters, La MaMa Experimental Theater Club, Materials for the Arts, Mountain View Studios, and Throckmorton Fine Art.
Previous support received by Capstone Equities, Dixon Place, The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, and Magnolia Bakery.