Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jon Steingart and Jenny Wiener Steingart, Executive Producers) announces an eclectic, jam-packed Spring/Summer lineup designed to showcase exciting emerging artists through its four successful development series: Out Loud, Residency Encores, Tragedy Tomorrow and Uncharted, as well as unmissable Special Events and two World Premiere Feature Presentations.
Tragedy Tomorrow incubates raw, daring, wide-ranging alternative comedy, and Uncharted does the same for groundbreaking musical talent. Out Loud presents free public readings of new plays highlighting emerging playwrights. Residency Encores, just launched in 2009, hasten the world domination of Ars Nova artists on the verge, and Special Events are fresh performances by exceptional artists who are often returning to the welcoming Ars Nova stage.
The writer/performers of both Mel & El: Show & Tell (Melanie Adelman and Ellie Dvorkin) and Sax & Dixon: We Thee Wed (Matt Sax and John Dixon) have made their way through Ars Nova's development programs, and they will continue their growth through Ars Nova featured productions.
In announcing the next quarter of programming, Artistic Director Jason Eagan said, "We know the country is focused on the worsening economy and that arts organizations everywhere are facing tough times. Ars Nova is no exception. However, we also know that tough times can inspire great art. We must remain committed to providing support to a wide range of promising emerging artists now more than ever, while keeping it easy and affordable for our audiences to escape the pressures of their daily lives and enjoy a great night of live performance for the cost of a night out at the movies."
More information about each show is provided below, and you can visit www.arsnovanyc.com for the latest news and details.
Series Programming
(A chronological list of upcoming Series shows is available at the end of this release.)
Out Loud
Monday, April 20 @ 7pm: The Aliens, by Annie Baker
Two angry young men in sweatpants sit in front of a rural New England coffee shop and discuss poetry. When a lonely high school student arrives on the scene, they decide to teach him everything they know. A play with music and hacky-sacking.
Monday, May 18 @ 7pm: 99 Ways to F*ck a Swan, by Kimberly Rosenstock
In the beginning, Leda makes love to a swan. 3,000 years later, Michelangelo paints a picture. 350 years later, Rudolph impulsively buys it. Today, Dave and Fiona stand in a museum, gazing at what is left. In a world of bizarre romantic obsessions and everyday ineptitude, this epic comedy explores the dark corners of desire, and the eternal mysteries of love.
Monday, June 15 @ 7pm: Margie & Josephine, by Carly Mensch
Meet Josephine, the wife of a lowly dressmaker on New York's Lower East Side, circa 1890. Meet Margie, a fledgling short story writer who has just moved to New York, circa now. When Margie takes a job playing Josephine at the local heritage museum, past pervades present in this weird and comic tale of new beginnings and epic journeys.
Residency Encores
Friday, April 3 and Friday, April 17 @ 8pm: Lance Horne, Or What You Will
Lance Horne celebrates all things lyrical as he melds his Emmy Award-winning music with a cavalcade of lyricists ranging from Maya Angelou to William Shakespeare. Featuring the composer on piano as well as surprise performers from both the Broadway and downtown scenes, expect a collection of musical collaborations unlike any other.
Wednesday, April 15 and Friday, April 24 @ 8pm: LPfunK and the Cheerful Colony's Ithaca
Come rock and roll through raging parties, scenic road trips, and unconditional love affairs in the first decade of the 21st century. Throbbing drums, pounding bass, soaring strings and shredding guitar from LPfunK and The Cheerful Colony will take you on a musical journey to the outer reaches of who we are, then bring you back home with a po' boy and a good game of beer pong.
