Antigone In Ferguson

Sat, Nov 3 2018
8:30 am – 11:00 am
Bushwick Library

BPL Presents

This event will be held at Elsewhere, 599 Johnson Ave #1.

Antigone in Ferguson fuses dramatic readings of Sophocles' Antigone by acclaimed actors with live choral music performed by a diverse choir, including police officers, activists, youth, teachers, and concerned citizens from Ferguson, Missouri and New York City, culminating in powerful, healing discussions about race and social justice. 

TRANSLATED, DIRECTED & FACILITATED BY BRYAN DOERRIES
PUBLIC ARTIST IN RESIDENCE (PAIR), CITY OF NEW YORK

MUSIC COMPOSED AND CONDUCTED BY PHIL WOODMORE

CO-FACILITATION BY DE-ANDREA BLAYLOCK JOHNSON

Featuring the actors Donnetta Grays, Josh Hamilton, Obi Abili, and Marjolaine Goldsmith

The NYC Department of Veterans’ Services and Department of Cultural Affairs named Bryan Doerries Artistic Director of Theater of War Productions, as the city’s Newest Public Artist in Residence (PAIR). Over the next two years. Theater of War Productions will bring theater projects and community conversations that address critical public health and social issues to all five boroughs. All events are free and will take place in more than 60 venues across New York City. The project will combine theater and public forums that engage both veterans and civilians in community-specific performances that foster health and healing through open discussion and exchange. For more information, please visit: www.theaterofwar.nyc

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We encourage all persons with disabilities – veterans and their family members, students, artists, and concerned citizens – to attend. To request additional information regarding accessibility or accommodations at the event, please contact Marjolaine Goldsmith: marjolaine@theaterofwar.com. 

The venue is accessible via 599 Johnson Avenue and has accessible restrooms.

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Add to My Calendar 11/03/2018 08:30 am 11/03/2018 11:00 am America/New_York Antigone In Ferguson <p><strong>This event will be held at Elsewhere, 599 Johnson Ave #1.</strong><br /> <br /> <em>Antigone in Ferguson</em> fuses dramatic readings of Sophocles' Antigone by acclaimed actors with live choral music performed by a diverse choir, including police officers,&nbsp;activists,&nbsp;youth, teachers,&nbsp;and concerned citizens from Ferguson,&nbsp;Missouri and New York City,&nbsp;culminating in powerful, healing discussions about race and social justice.&nbsp;</p> <p>TRANSLATED, DIRECTED &amp; FACILITATED BY BRYAN DOERRIES<br /> PUBLIC ARTIST IN RESIDENCE (PAIR), CITY OF NEW YORK</p> <p>MUSIC COMPOSED AND CONDUCTED BY PHIL WOODMORE</p> <p>CO-FACILITATION BY DE-ANDREA BLAYLOCK JOHNSON</p> <p>Featuring the actors Donnetta Grays, Josh Hamilton, Obi Abili, and Marjolaine Goldsmith</p> <p>The NYC Department of Veterans’ Services and Department of Cultural Affairs named Bryan Doerries Artistic Director of Theater of War Productions, as the city’s Newest Public Artist in Residence (PAIR). Over the next two years. Theater of War Productions will bring theater projects and community conversations that address critical public health and social issues to all five… Brooklyn Public Library - Bushwick Library MM/DD/YYYY 60