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SUMMARY:The Spirit of Truth - March 1 - SOLD OUT!
DESCRIPTION:The Spirit of Truth\nA Powerful Stage Play Illuminating the Untold Journey of Sojourner Truth\nSaturday\, March 1 at 7PM – SOLD OUT!\nPlease be advised\, this production is meant for mature audiences only. Suggested for audiences 18+. Includes mature language and themes of sex and violence.   \nStep into the untold story of an icon\, Sojourner Truth. Her name is etched in history as a suffragist\, abolitionist\, and fearless voice for justice. But before she became the legend we know today\, there was a woman finding her way in the shadows of oppression\, deception\, and transformation.  \nSet against the backdrop of the 1830s\, The Spirit of Truth reveals an extraordinary chapter of Sojourner Truth’s life—the years she spent in the village of Sing Sing\, now Ossining. At the heart of the drama lies her entanglement with Zion\, a radical religious cult led by the enigmatic and dangerous Prophet Matthias. Lies\, betrayal\, sex\, adultery\, and even murder swirl in the wake of her search for faith and identity.  \nThrough these trials\, she emerges—not unscathed\, but unbroken—on her path to becoming one of America’s most profound voices for freedom and equality.  \nWitness the rise of a hero shaped by chaos\, tragedy\, and faith. Be transported to a time of fervent rebellion\, where Sojourner Truth discovers the power of her voice\, her mission\, and her unshakable spirit.  \nBecause history isn’t just what we know. It’s the truths we uncover.  \nWritten by acclaimed playwright Samuel Harps. Commissioned by Bethany Arts Community and meticulously researched by historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Directed by Mel Hancock. Executive Produced by Joyce Sharrock Cole and Bethany Arts Community. Production Assistant is Donna James.  \nStarring Ayanna Roberts as Isabella Van Wagenen (Sojourner Truth)\, Mario Andres as Prophet Matthias\, Jason Summers as Elijah Pierson\, Howard Weintraub as Benjamin Folger\, Joanna Stone as Ann Folger\, Catherine Banks as Catherine Galloway\, Michael Chabler as Gilbert Vale\, Daniel Hirsh as William Nelson\, Rick Levi as Judge Charles Ruggles\, Marisa Lowe as Isabella Laisdell\, Bruce Pearl as Henry Western\, and Katrina Holmes as Katy.  \nPERFORMANCE DATES\nFriday\, February 28 at 7PM \nSaturday\, March 1 at 7PM – You’re on this page now!\nSunday\, March 2 at 7PM\nFriday\, March 7 at 7PM \nSaturday\, March 8 at 7PM \nSunday\, March 9 at 2PM – NEW SHOW ADDED!\nSunday\, March 9 at 7PM  \nLOCATION\nBethany Arts Community\n40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562  \nTICKETS\n$30 General Admission / $25 Student/Senior \nLooking for group rates? For groups of 8 or more\, contact Lexi via email at alexar@bethanyarts.org or by phone (914) 944-4278.\nTicket sales are final\, non-refundable\, and non-transferable. Please ensure you are purchasing tickets for the correct date. \nDoors will open an estimated 25 minutes prior to show time.  \nOut of courtesy for the actors\, crew\, and fellow audience members\, no late seating will be permitted after the show begins.\n——–\nThis groundbreaking production is the result of extensive research into Black history in Ossining\, led by Ossining Village Historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Her meticulous exploration of local archives brought to light the fascinating intersection of Truth’s life and the unique history of Ossining.  \nThe Spirit of Truth is part of the Bethany Arts Community 2025 Black History & Culture Exhibit: Eyes Wide Open. Click here to learn more! \nBlack History and Culture programming at Bethany Arts Community is made possible with support from Webster Bank.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/thespiritoftruth0301/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Performance,Play,Program,Storytelling,The Spirit of Truth,Theater,Theater Makers
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! The Spirit of Truth - March 2
DESCRIPTION:The Spirit of Truth\nA Powerful Stage Play Illuminating the Untold Journey of Sojourner Truth\nSunday\, March 2 at 7PM – SOLD OUT!\nPlease be advised\, this production is meant for mature audiences only. Suggested for audiences 18+. Includes mature language and themes of sex and violence.   \nStep into the untold story of an icon\, Sojourner Truth. Her name is etched in history as a suffragist\, abolitionist\, and fearless voice for justice. But before she became the legend we know today\, there was a woman finding her way in the shadows of oppression\, deception\, and transformation.  \nSet against the backdrop of the 1830s\, The Spirit of Truth reveals an extraordinary chapter of Sojourner Truth’s life—the years she spent in the village of Sing Sing\, now Ossining. At the heart of the drama lies her entanglement with Zion\, a radical religious cult led by the enigmatic and dangerous Prophet Matthias. Lies\, betrayal\, sex\, adultery\, and even murder swirl in the wake of her search for faith and identity.  \nThrough these trials\, she emerges—not unscathed\, but unbroken—on her path to becoming one of America’s most profound voices for freedom and equality.  \nWitness the rise of a hero shaped by chaos\, tragedy\, and faith. Be transported to a time of fervent rebellion\, where Sojourner Truth discovers the power of her voice\, her mission\, and her unshakable spirit.  \nBecause history isn’t just what we know. It’s the truths we uncover.  \nWritten by acclaimed playwright Samuel Harps. Commissioned by Bethany Arts Community and meticulously researched by historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Directed by Mel Hancock. Executive Produced by Joyce Sharrock Cole and Bethany Arts Community. Production Assistant is Donna James.  \nStarring Ayanna Roberts as Isabella Van Wagenen (Sojourner Truth)\, Mario Andres as Prophet Matthias\, Jason Summers as Elijah Pierson\, Howard Weintraub as Benjamin Folger\, Joanna Stone as Ann Folger\, Catherine Banks as Catherine Galloway\, Michael Chabler as Gilbert Vale\, Daniel Hirsh as William Nelson\, Rick Levi as Judge Charles Ruggles\, Marisa Lowe as Isabella Laisdell\, Bruce Pearl as Henry Western\, and Katrina Holmes as Katy.  \nPERFORMANCE DATES\nFriday\, February 28 at 7PM \nSaturday\, March 1 at 7PM \nSunday\, March 2 at 7PM – You’re on this page now!\nFriday\, March 7 at 7PM \nSaturday\, March 8 at 7PM \nSunday\, March 9 at 2PM – NEW SHOW ADDED!\nSunday\, March 9 at 7PM  \nLOCATION\nBethany Arts Community\n40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562  \nTICKETS\n$30 General Admission / $25 Student/Senior \nLooking for group rates? For groups of 8 or more\, contact Lexi via email at alexar@bethanyarts.org or by phone (914) 944-4278.\nTicket sales are final\, non-refundable\, and non-transferable. Please ensure you are purchasing tickets for the correct date. \nDoors will open an estimated 25 minutes prior to show time.  \nOut of courtesy for the actors\, crew\, and fellow audience members\, no late seating will be permitted after the show begins.\n——–\nThis groundbreaking production is the result of extensive research into Black history in Ossining\, led by Ossining Village Historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Her meticulous exploration of local archives brought to light the fascinating intersection of Truth’s life and the unique history of Ossining.  \nThe Spirit of Truth is part of the Bethany Arts Community 2025 Black History & Culture Exhibit: Eyes Wide Open. Click here to learn more! \nBlack History and Culture programming at Bethany Arts Community is made possible with support from Webster Bank.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/thespiritoftruth0302/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Performance,Play,Program,Storytelling,The Spirit of Truth,Theater,Theater Makers
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SUMMARY:The Spirit of Truth - March 7 - ALMOST SOLD OUT!
DESCRIPTION:The Spirit of Truth\nA Powerful Stage Play Illuminating the Untold Journey of Sojourner Truth\nFriday\, March 7 at 7PM – ALMOST SOLD OUT!\nPlease be advised\, this production is meant for mature audiences only. Suggested for audiences 18+. Includes mature language and themes of sex and violence.   \nStep into the untold story of an icon\, Sojourner Truth. Her name is etched in history as a suffragist\, abolitionist\, and fearless voice for justice. But before she became the legend we know today\, there was a woman finding her way in the shadows of oppression\, deception\, and transformation.  \nSet against the backdrop of the 1830s\, The Spirit of Truth reveals an extraordinary chapter of Sojourner Truth’s life—the years she spent in the village of Sing Sing\, now Ossining. At the heart of the drama lies her entanglement with Zion\, a radical religious cult led by the enigmatic and dangerous Prophet Matthias. Lies\, betrayal\, sex\, adultery\, and even murder swirl in the wake of her search for faith and identity.  \nThrough these trials\, she emerges—not unscathed\, but unbroken—on her path to becoming one of America’s most profound voices for freedom and equality.  \nWitness the rise of a hero shaped by chaos\, tragedy\, and faith. Be transported to a time of fervent rebellion\, where Sojourner Truth discovers the power of her voice\, her mission\, and her unshakable spirit.  \nBecause history isn’t just what we know. It’s the truths we uncover.  \nWritten by acclaimed playwright Samuel Harps. Commissioned by Bethany Arts Community and meticulously researched by historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Directed by Mel Hancock. Executive Produced by Joyce Sharrock Cole and Bethany Arts Community. Production Assistant is Donna James.  \nStarring Ayanna Roberts as Isabella Van Wagenen (Sojourner Truth)\, Mario Andres as Prophet Matthias\, Jason Summers as Elijah Pierson\, Howard Weintraub as Benjamin Folger\, Joanna Stone as Ann Folger\, Catherine Banks as Catherine Galloway\, Michael Chabler as Gilbert Vale\, Daniel Hirsh as William Nelson\, Rick Levi as Judge Charles Ruggles\, Marisa Lowe as Isabella Laisdell\, Bruce Pearl as Henry Western\, and Katrina Holmes as Katy.\n \nPERFORMANCE DATES\nFriday\, February 28 at 7PM \nSaturday\, March 1 at 7PM \nSunday\, March 2 at 7PM\nFriday\, March 7 at 7PM – You’re on this page now!\nSaturday\, March 8 at 7PM \nSunday\, March 9 at 2PM – NEW SHOW ADDED!\nSunday\, March 9 at 7PM  \nLOCATION\nBethany Arts Community\n40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562  \nTICKETS\n$30 General Admission / $25 Student/Senior \nLooking for group rates? For groups of 8 or more\, contact Lexi via email at alexar@bethanyarts.org or by phone (914) 944-4278.\nTicket sales are final\, non-refundable\, and non-transferable. Please ensure you are purchasing tickets for the correct date. \nDoors will open an estimated 25 minutes prior to show time.  \nOut of courtesy for the actors\, crew\, and fellow audience members\, no late seating will be permitted after the show begins.\n——–\nThis groundbreaking production is the result of extensive research into Black history in Ossining\, led by Ossining Village Historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Her meticulous exploration of local archives brought to light the fascinating intersection of Truth’s life and the unique history of Ossining.  \nThe Spirit of Truth is part of the Bethany Arts Community 2025 Black History & Culture Exhibit: Eyes Wide Open. Click here to learn more!
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/thespiritoftruth0307/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Performance,Play,Program,Storytelling,The Spirit of Truth,Theater,Theater Makers
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SUMMARY:The Spirit of Truth - March 8
DESCRIPTION:The Spirit of Truth\nA Powerful Stage Play Illuminating the Untold Journey of Sojourner Truth\nSaturday\, March 8 at 7PM\nPlease be advised\, this production is meant for mature audiences only. Suggested for audiences 18+. Includes mature language and themes of sex and violence.   \nStep into the untold story of an icon\, Sojourner Truth. Her name is etched in history as a suffragist\, abolitionist\, and fearless voice for justice. But before she became the legend we know today\, there was a woman finding her way in the shadows of oppression\, deception\, and transformation.  \nSet against the backdrop of the 1830s\, The Spirit of Truth reveals an extraordinary chapter of Sojourner Truth’s life—the years she spent in the village of Sing Sing\, now Ossining. At the heart of the drama lies her entanglement with Zion\, a radical religious cult led by the enigmatic and dangerous Prophet Matthias. Lies\, betrayal\, sex\, adultery\, and even murder swirl in the wake of her search for faith and identity.  \nThrough these trials\, she emerges—not unscathed\, but unbroken—on her path to becoming one of America’s most profound voices for freedom and equality.  \nWitness the rise of a hero shaped by chaos\, tragedy\, and faith. Be transported to a time of fervent rebellion\, where Sojourner Truth discovers the power of her voice\, her mission\, and her unshakable spirit.  \nBecause history isn’t just what we know. It’s the truths we uncover.  \nWritten by acclaimed playwright Samuel Harps. Commissioned by Bethany Arts Community and meticulously researched by historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Directed by Mel Hancock. Executive Produced by Joyce Sharrock Cole and Bethany Arts Community. Production Assistant is Donna James.  \nStarring Ayanna Roberts as Isabella Van Wagenen (Sojourner Truth)\, Mario Andres as Prophet Matthias\, Jason Summers as Elijah Pierson\, Howard Weintraub as Benjamin Folger\, Joanna Stone as Ann Folger\, Catherine Banks as Catherine Galloway\, Michael Chabler as Gilbert Vale\, Daniel Hirsh as William Nelson\, Rick Levi as Judge Charles Ruggles\, Marisa Lowe as Isabella Laisdell\, Bruce Pearl as Henry Western\, and Katrina Holmes as Katy.  \nPERFORMANCE DATES\nFriday\, February 28 at 7PM \nSaturday\, March 1 at 7PM \nSunday\, March 2 at 7PM\nFriday\, March 7 at 7PM \nSaturday\, March 8 at 7PM – You’re on this page now!\nSunday\, March 9 at 2PM – NEW SHOW ADDED!\nSunday\, March 9 at 7PM  \nLOCATION\nBethany Arts Community\n40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562  \nTICKETS\n$30 General Admission / $25 Student/Senior \nLooking for group rates? For groups of 8 or more\, contact Lexi via email at alexar@bethanyarts.org or by phone (914) 944-4278.\nTicket sales are final\, non-refundable\, and non-transferable. Please ensure you are purchasing tickets for the correct date. \nDoors will open an estimated 25 minutes prior to show time.  \nOut of courtesy for the actors\, crew\, and fellow audience members\, no late seating will be permitted after the show begins.\n——–\nThis groundbreaking production is the result of extensive research into Black history in Ossining\, led by Ossining Village Historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Her meticulous exploration of local archives brought to light the fascinating intersection of Truth’s life and the unique history of Ossining.  \nThe Spirit of Truth is part of the Bethany Arts Community 2025 Black History & Culture Exhibit: Eyes Wide Open. Click here to learn more!
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/thespiritoftruth0308/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Performance,Play,Program,Storytelling,The Spirit of Truth,Theater,Theater Makers
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SUMMARY:The Spirit of Truth - March 9 - 2PM - NEW SHOW ADDED!
DESCRIPTION:The Spirit of Truth\nA Powerful Stage Play Illuminating the Untold Journey of Sojourner Truth\nSunday\, March 9 at 2PM – NEW SHOW ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND!\nPlease be advised\, this production is meant for mature audiences only. Suggested for audiences 18+. Includes mature language and themes of sex and violence.   \nStep into the untold story of an icon\, Sojourner Truth. Her name is etched in history as a suffragist\, abolitionist\, and fearless voice for justice. But before she became the legend we know today\, there was a woman finding her way in the shadows of oppression\, deception\, and transformation.  \nSet against the backdrop of the 1830s\, The Spirit of Truth reveals an extraordinary chapter of Sojourner Truth’s life—the years she spent in the village of Sing Sing\, now Ossining. At the heart of the drama lies her entanglement with Zion\, a radical religious cult led by the enigmatic and dangerous Prophet Matthias. Lies\, betrayal\, sex\, adultery\, and even murder swirl in the wake of her search for faith and identity.  \nThrough these trials\, she emerges—not unscathed\, but unbroken—on her path to becoming one of America’s most profound voices for freedom and equality.  \nWitness the rise of a hero shaped by chaos\, tragedy\, and faith. Be transported to a time of fervent rebellion\, where Sojourner Truth discovers the power of her voice\, her mission\, and her unshakable spirit.  \nBecause history isn’t just what we know. It’s the truths we uncover.  \nWritten by acclaimed playwright Samuel Harps. Commissioned by Bethany Arts Community and meticulously researched by historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Directed by Mel Hancock. Executive Produced by Joyce Sharrock Cole and Bethany Arts Community. Production Assistant is Donna James.  \nStarring Ayanna Roberts as Isabella Van Wagenen (Sojourner Truth)\, Mario Andres as Prophet Matthias\, Jason Summers as Elijah Pierson\, Howard Weintraub as Benjamin Folger\, Joanna Stone as Ann Folger\, Catherine Banks as Catherine Galloway\, Michael Chabler as Gilbert Vale\, Daniel Hirsh as William Nelson\, Rick Levi as Judge Charles Ruggles\, Marisa Lowe as Isabella Laisdell\, Bruce Pearl as Henry Western\, and Katrina Holmes as Katy.  \nPERFORMANCE DATES\nFriday\, February 28 at 7PM \nSaturday\, March 1 at 7PM \nSunday\, March 2 at 7PM\nFriday\, March 7 at 7PM \nSaturday\, March 8 at 7PM \nSunday\, March 9 at 2PM – NEW SHOW ADDED! – You’re on this page now!\nSunday\, March 9 at 7PM \nLOCATION\nBethany Arts Community\n40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562  \nTICKETS\n$30 General Admission / $25 Student/Senior \nLooking for group rates? For groups of 8 or more\, contact Lexi via email at alexar@bethanyarts.org or by phone (914) 944-4278.\nTicket sales are final\, non-refundable\, and non-transferable. Please ensure you are purchasing tickets for the correct date. \nDoors will open an estimated 25 minutes prior to show time.  \nOut of courtesy for the actors\, crew\, and fellow audience members\, no late seating will be permitted after the show begins.\n——–\nThis groundbreaking production is the result of extensive research into Black history in Ossining\, led by Ossining Village Historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Her meticulous exploration of local archives brought to light the fascinating intersection of Truth’s life and the unique history of Ossining.  \nThe Spirit of Truth is part of the Bethany Arts Community 2025 Black History & Culture Exhibit: Eyes Wide Open. Click here to learn more!
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/thespiritoftruth03092p/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Performance,Play,Program,Storytelling,The Spirit of Truth,Theater,Theater Makers
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SUMMARY:The Spirit of Truth - March 9 - 7PM
DESCRIPTION:The Spirit of Truth\nA Powerful Stage Play Illuminating the Untold Journey of Sojourner Truth\nSunday\, March 9 at 7PM – ALMOST SOLD OUT!\nPlease be advised\, this production is meant for mature audiences only. Suggested for audiences 18+. Includes mature language and themes of sex and violence.   \nStep into the untold story of an icon\, Sojourner Truth. Her name is etched in history as a suffragist\, abolitionist\, and fearless voice for justice. But before she became the legend we know today\, there was a woman finding her way in the shadows of oppression\, deception\, and transformation.  \nSet against the backdrop of the 1830s\, The Spirit of Truth reveals an extraordinary chapter of Sojourner Truth’s life—the years she spent in the village of Sing Sing\, now Ossining. At the heart of the drama lies her entanglement with Zion\, a radical religious cult led by the enigmatic and dangerous Prophet Matthias. Lies\, betrayal\, sex\, adultery\, and even murder swirl in the wake of her search for faith and identity.  \nThrough these trials\, she emerges—not unscathed\, but unbroken—on her path to becoming one of America’s most profound voices for freedom and equality.  \nWitness the rise of a hero shaped by chaos\, tragedy\, and faith. Be transported to a time of fervent rebellion\, where Sojourner Truth discovers the power of her voice\, her mission\, and her unshakable spirit.  \nBecause history isn’t just what we know. It’s the truths we uncover.  \nWritten by acclaimed playwright Samuel Harps. Commissioned by Bethany Arts Community and meticulously researched by historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Directed by Mel Hancock. Executive Produced by Joyce Sharrock Cole and Bethany Arts Community. Production Assistant is Donna James.  \nStarring Ayanna Roberts as Isabella Van Wagenen (Sojourner Truth)\, Mario Andres as Prophet Matthias\, Jason Summers as Elijah Pierson\, Howard Weintraub as Benjamin Folger\, Joanna Stone as Ann Folger\, Catherine Banks as Catherine Galloway\, Michael Chabler as Gilbert Vale\, Daniel Hirsh as William Nelson\, Rick Levi as Judge Charles Ruggles\, Marisa Lowe as Isabella Laisdell\, Bruce Pearl as Henry Western\, and Katrina Holmes as Katy.  \nPERFORMANCE DATES\nFriday\, February 28 at 7PM \nSaturday\, March 1 at 7PM \nSunday\, March 2 at 7PM\nFriday\, March 7 at 7PM \nSaturday\, March 8 at 7PM \nSunday\, March 9 at 2PM – NEW SHOW ADDED!\nSunday\, March 9 at 7PM – You’re on this page now! \nLOCATION\nBethany Arts Community\n40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562  \nTICKETS\n$30 General Admission / $25 Student/Senior \nLooking for group rates? For groups of 8 or more\, contact Lexi via email at alexar@bethanyarts.org or by phone (914) 944-4278.\nTicket sales are final\, non-refundable\, and non-transferable. Please ensure you are purchasing tickets for the correct date. \nDoors will open an estimated 25 minutes prior to show time.  \nOut of courtesy for the actors\, crew\, and fellow audience members\, no late seating will be permitted after the show begins.\n——–\nThis groundbreaking production is the result of extensive research into Black history in Ossining\, led by Ossining Village Historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Her meticulous exploration of local archives brought to light the fascinating intersection of Truth’s life and the unique history of Ossining.  \nThe Spirit of Truth is part of the Bethany Arts Community 2025 Black History & Culture Exhibit: Eyes Wide Open. Click here to learn more!
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/thespiritoftruth03097p/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Performance,Play,Program,Storytelling,The Spirit of Truth,Theater,Theater Makers
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SUMMARY:Praise! Project - March 21
DESCRIPTION:Praise! Project\nFriday\, March 21 @ 7PM\nPraise! Project is an original dance theater performance that opens the door into a conversation around sacred bodies\, queerness\, and coming in-to ourselves. As the performers crisscross memories and fantasies of divine encounters\, the piece asks how we reconcile past experiences to make new meaning for the present. \nAt times during the performance\, the audience will be welcomed into call and response movement\, song\, and facilitated dialogue. In this way Praise! is co-created\, immersive\, and always evolving. \nPraise! is presented by Wender Collective and VTDance and is co-created and performed by Vincent E. Thomas and Gabriel Thom Pasculli with Desiré Graham and Malia’Kekia Nicolini. This project was created with the support of NPN Creation Fund\, co-commissioned by Bethany Arts Community\, Sandglass Theater\, and The Baltimore Theater Project. \nThis production is recommended for ages 15 and up. \n \nPERFORMANCE DATES\nFriday\, March 21 at 7PM – You’re on this page now!\nSaturday\, March 22 at 7PM \nLOCATION\nBethany Arts Community\n40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562 \nTICKETS\n$25 General Admission / $20 Student/Senior\nTicket sales are final\, non-refundable\, and non-transferable. Please ensure you are purchasing tickets for the correct date. \nABOUT THE PERFORMERS\nVincent E Thomas is a Black gay man\, a professional dancer\, and a Professor of Dance at Towson University (MD). Vincent’s dance company\, VTDance\, recently celebrated its 22nd Anniversary in Baltimore. Vincent grew up in Edgefield\, SC where he sang joyfully (and dutifully) in the choir at his Southern Baptist Church\, and yet he felt as though he had to spend much of his adult life washing the church from his soul. \nGabriel Thom Pasculli is a queer\, white-bodied\, second-generation Italian-Irish-American\, who has been working in Chicago and New England as an ensemble theater-maker and is now a Lecturer of Directing and Performance at Union College (NY). Gabriel Thom grew up in the Catholic Church in New Jersey and has spent his adult life seeking the mystical experience he failed to find in the religion of his childhood. \nBoth artists are returning to a time they thought they had left behind. They are returning to the tender questions they developed as young people\, torn between their inner desires and the confounding morality of the communities in which they were raised. With great curiosity\, intimacy\, risk and availability\, Praise! is asking how we reconcile those past experiences and conflicted parts of our younger selves to make new meaning in the present. \nPraise! Project events are co-created\, curated\, and co-facilitated by Desiré Graham\, a New Haven-based artist working in original theatre and musical performance\, and Malia’Kekia Nicolini\, a Massachuesettes-based dancer\, actress\, choreographer\, artistic director\, facilitator\, and arts educator. \nPROJECT HISTORY\nThe lead artists have been developing this work over a series of workshops between 2019 and 2025. The first week-long workshop happened at Dartmouth College in Hanover\, NH in 2019\, and four workshops took place at Art Omi in upstate NY between 2021 and 2025. A work-in-progress excerpt was shared in April of 2023 at Baltimore Theater Project as part of VTDance’s 20th Anniversary Concert. In 2024 The project had a two week residency at Bethany Arts Community in Ossining\, NY and will premiere at Bethany Arts Community in March 2025.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/praiseproject0321/
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SUMMARY:Praise! Project - March 22
DESCRIPTION:Praise! Project\nFriday\, March 22 @ 7PM\nPraise! Project is an original dance theater performance that opens the door into a conversation around sacred bodies\, queerness\, and coming in-to ourselves. As the performers crisscross memories and fantasies of divine encounters\, the piece asks how we reconcile past experiences to make new meaning for the present. \nAt times during the performance\, the audience will be welcomed into call and response movement\, song\, and facilitated dialogue. In this way Praise! is co-created\, immersive\, and always evolving. \nPraise! is presented by Wender Collective and VTDance and is co-created and performed by Vincent E. Thomas and Gabriel Thom Pasculli with Desiré Graham and Malia’Kekia Nicolini. This project was created with the support of NPN Creation Fund\, co-commissioned by Bethany Arts Community\, Sandglass Theater\, and The Baltimore Theater Project. \nThis production is recommended for ages 15 and up. \n \nPERFORMANCE DATES\nFriday\, March 21 at 7PM\nSaturday\, March 22 at 7PM – You’re on this page now! \nLOCATION\nBethany Arts Community\n40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562 \nTICKETS\n$25 General Admission / $20 Student/Senior\nTicket sales are final\, non-refundable\, and non-transferable. Please ensure you are purchasing tickets for the correct date. \nABOUT THE PERFORMERS\nVincent E Thomas is a Black gay man\, a professional dancer\, and a Professor of Dance at Towson University (MD). Vincent’s dance company\, VTDance\, recently celebrated its 22nd Anniversary in Baltimore. Vincent grew up in Edgefield\, SC where he sang joyfully (and dutifully) in the choir at his Southern Baptist Church\, and yet he felt as though he had to spend much of his adult life washing the church from his soul. \nGabriel Thom Pasculli is a queer\, white-bodied\, second-generation Italian-Irish-American\, who has been working in Chicago and New England as an ensemble theater-maker and is now a Lecturer of Directing and Performance at Union College (NY). Gabriel Thom grew up in the Catholic Church in New Jersey and has spent his adult life seeking the mystical experience he failed to find in the religion of his childhood. \nBoth artists are returning to a time they thought they had left behind. They are returning to the tender questions they developed as young people\, torn between their inner desires and the confounding morality of the communities in which they were raised. With great curiosity\, intimacy\, risk and availability\, Praise! is asking how we reconcile those past experiences and conflicted parts of our younger selves to make new meaning in the present. \nPraise! Project events are co-created\, curated\, and co-facilitated by Desiré Graham\, a New Haven-based artist working in original theatre and musical performance\, and Malia’Kekia Nicolini\, a Massachuesettes-based dancer\, actress\, choreographer\, artistic director\, facilitator\, and arts educator. \nPROJECT HISTORY\nThe lead artists have been developing this work over a series of workshops between 2019 and 2025. The first week-long workshop happened at Dartmouth College in Hanover\, NH in 2019\, and four workshops took place at Art Omi in upstate NY between 2021 and 2025. A work-in-progress excerpt was shared in April of 2023 at Baltimore Theater Project as part of VTDance’s 20th Anniversary Concert. In 2024 The project had a two week residency at Bethany Arts Community in Ossining\, NY and will premiere at Bethany Arts Community in March 2025.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/praiseproject0322/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Residencies,Dance,Performance,Play,Praise!,Program,Residencies,Storytelling,Theater,Theater Makers
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SUMMARY:Women’s Writes: 24 Hour Play Fest - River's Edge Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Writes: 24 Hour Play Fest\nPresented by River’s Edge Theatre Company\n\nPurchase Tickets Here! \n5 Female Playwrights. 24 Hours. Limitless Creativity.\nJoin River’s Edge Theatre Company for a 24 hour play festival featuring only female playwrights! In just 24 hours\, our playwrights will pull off the ultimate creative feat – writing short plays from scratch\, only to have them performed by local actors by sundown. Join us for this celebration of women’s voices\, where each piece is crafted by women for women (and anyone who loves and respects women – ahem…everyone?). Come experience a night of theater as fresh\, unpredictable\, and powerful as the female voices behind it. \nAppropriate for teens and adults. \nSHOWTIMES\nMarch 29\, 2025 6PM & 8PM \nLOCATION\nBethany Arts Community\n40 Somerstown Road\,\nOssining\, NY 10562 \nTICKETS – Purchase Tickets Above!\n$25 General Admission / $20 Student/Senior\n10% of ticket sales go to Hopes Door. Hope’s Door seeks to end domestic violence and to empower victims to achieve safety\, independence\, and healing from the trauma of abuse.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/womenswrites03296/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,Play,Program,River's Edge Theatre Co.,Storytelling,Theater,Theater Makers
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SUMMARY:Women’s Writes: 24 Hour Play Fest - River's Edge Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Writes: 24 Hour Play Fest\nPresented by River’s Edge Theatre Company\n\nPurchase Tickets Here! \n5 Female Playwrights. 24 Hours. Limitless Creativity.\nJoin River’s Edge Theatre Company for a 24 hour play festival featuring only female playwrights! In just 24 hours\, our playwrights will pull off the ultimate creative feat – writing short plays from scratch\, only to have them performed by local actors by sundown. Join us for this celebration of women’s voices\, where each piece is crafted by women for women (and anyone who loves and respects women – ahem…everyone?). Come experience a night of theater as fresh\, unpredictable\, and powerful as the female voices behind it. \nAppropriate for teens and adults. \nSHOWTIMES\nMarch 29\, 2025 6PM & 8PM \nLOCATION\nBethany Arts Community\n40 Somerstown Road\,\nOssining\, NY 10562 \nTICKETS – Purchase Tickets Above!\n$25 General Admission / $20 Student/Senior\n10% of ticket sales go to Hopes Door. Hope’s Door seeks to end domestic violence and to empower victims to achieve safety\, independence\, and healing from the trauma of abuse.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/womenswrites03298/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,Play,Program,River's Edge Theatre Co.,Storytelling,Theater,Theater Makers
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