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365 Days/365 Plays in NYCOctober 15- November 11Admission: Free Locations Vary publictheater.org "365 Days/365 Plays" began in November 2002 when Suzan-Lori Parks committed to writing a play a day for the next 365 days. From November 13, 2006– November 12, 2007 the "365 Days/365 Plays National Festival" presented Parks's works simultaneously across the country, creating the largest collaboration in the history of American theater. Each theater company took on a week of plays, producing them as they saw fit. In New York City, The Public Theater spearheads "365NYC". Over the course of the year, nearly 65 selected theater companies – curated by The Public and the "365 Days/365 Plays National Festival" – performed these brief, brilliant plays. The series now approaches its final weeks with performances by Universes, Rebel Theater Company, HERE Arts Center, Pig Iron Theatre Company and The Public Theater. Each of the above mentioned theater companies will present their original interpretations of Parks's texts, culminating in a final presentation at The Public Theater that will include the 365th and final play of the cycle. Here is a taste of what's to come: Universes will set their "365 week" in the Bronx. Look for a fusion of poetry, theater, jazz, hip-hop, politics, down-home blues and Spanish boleros. Rebel Theater Company, whose personal mission is to establish high-quality theatre through diversity, plans to incorporate non-traditional actors, directors and stage managers in their "365" presentation. HERE Arts Center shakes up the set by producing their "365 week" in a variety of spaces throughout their center, including bathrooms, hallways and the sidewalks outside.The Pig Iron Theatre Company plans to work with well-known theater artist Cynthia Hopkins to devise an "innovative and startling staging" for their "365 week," said to include an original musical score. Finally, The Public Theater will present the culmination of the 365 Days / 365 Plays project in a production of the cycle's final plays, directed by Joanna Settle ("In Darfur"). It promises to be an astonishing five weeks, featuring wonderful writing, interesting and new concepts and highlighting the collaborative spirit that sets theater apart from other arts. For a full schedule and to reserve tickets visit the Public Theater website. |
