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The Bad Theater Fest Encore Series
Originally delayed by Hurricane Sandy, these shows have persevered and come back stronger than ever. WORLD PREMIERES!
Can You Call My Mom?
This stand up show will remind you why growing up sucked, how us small town girls cope in the big big city and get to the bottom of vajazzling once and for all. Jamie LeeLo will make asthma attacks sexy again and talk about boobs at least twice- so you’ve got that going for you.
Weekend at Bernie’s: the prequel
Scripted reading. How can there be a prequel to Weekend at Bernie’s? Well, what if Bernie was dead before? Brilliant, right?! Written by Joe Schiappa
The Examination
Frank discussion between two bros on X-Mass. p.s. Their stepdad is downstairs and he’s the worst!
Bible Boy
Short film from Savannah, Ga. An elementary school student faces a challenging task in the principal’s office… Watch how God steps in and handles the situation!
Blastocracy
Improvised comedy with improvised guitar solos.
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Tickets are only $5 at the door. We think that’s a pretty great deal! Bring a friend and join us for the return of Bad Theater Fest Monday, 12/17 at 7:00 pm.
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Want to see the ARTPROV cast of comics create improvised scenes and musicals based on the gallery of Ari Lankin? At the same time, Lankin will create a new painting, sculpture, or piece based on the scenes based on their work.
ARTPROV is a unique hilarious and entertaining show that brings together different artistic mediums to inspire each other and create new works of art together. An artistic circle of life.
About The Tank’s 10th Anniversary Season:
The Tank’s 10th Anniversary is not only cause for celebration but also an exploration of the values that will continue to propel us forward for another 10 years. At select anniversary events and donation drives through May 2013, The Tank will toast to its services of support, empowerment, opportunity and access for the New York City arts community.
Accessibility isn’t a privilege, it’s a starting point. For early career artists, it’s a curated, guided experience: a nurturing place to get your feet wet and find your audience. For the more experienced crafters, it’s a financially risk-free place to play, in a theater with a full light/sound/projection package. For audiences, it’s an economic alternative to the bright light ‘premium-seat’ attractions one block away. And with year-round, open submissions and no application or acceptance fees, this access is non-exclusive. The Tank has been open for business for 10 years and a tax deductible donation today will make it possible to remain an accessible resource for ten more.
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Tickets ranging from $7-$15 are on sale now. Pre-show reception with food by Qdoba at 7 pm, show starts at 8 pm. Join us on December 15, 2012 to witness these amazing pieces of artwork and cast members live!
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Songs for a New World
Songs for a New World is a popular song-cycle with music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. In this song cycle, Brown invites us to examine what drives us to make decisions in our lives and discover how those decisions affect the rest of our lives. Similar to a compilation of short stories, SFANW places an array of characters in life altering situations threaded together by themes of fear, lost love, independence, and the reliance of others.
In BOMP’s production, we invite you into the intimate world of each character, sharing personal stories of these people caught in pivotal moments of choice. In the game of life, we never know how the dice will roll, what cards we’ll be dealt, or the implications of the space we find ourselves in. We’ve either got to fight to make it or take the action necessary to change our situation. Watch as the characters fight to make the right choices for where they find themselves in their lives. Each story holds relatable truths to our own lives and the current world climate making for a performance any audience member will connect with.
The amount of non-union talent in this city is amazing, so we’ve cast the show twice! You don’t want to miss the strong solo and ensemble work that these casts are producing. With strong choices and even stronger voices, we are sure this is one show you will not want to miss this holiday season!
DATES:
Friday, 12/07/2012 - 9:30pm
Saturday, 12/08/2012 - 4:30pm
Saturday, 12/08/2012 - 7:00pm
Saturday, 12/08/2012 - 9:30pm
Sunday, 12/09/2012 - 2:00pm
Sunday, 12/09/2012 - 4:30pm
Tickets are only $15 so what are you waiting for? Buy your tickets NOW!
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Jumping the Shark
Don’t have any plans for Wednesday, December 5th? Then you need to come to The Tank to see an awesome show!
Jumping the Shark takes a behind-the-scenes look at a prime time television show. On the heels of their most successful season in years, the show’s executive producers suddenly find themselves at odds with each over the direction of the show’s future in a classic struggle between art and commerce.
Cast:
Graham Stuart Allen (Deep Throat Sex Scandal, 45 Bleeker)
Ashley Arcement (Broadway’s Grease)
Kyle Knauf (Charles Mee’s Fetes De La Nuit)
Elenna Stauffer (Quiet Cry, Theatre Row)
John William Schiffbauer (playwright/director) has performed as an actor both Off Broadway and regionally. His original plays have been featured in the Strawberry One Act Festival, The New York International Fringe Festival, and the Capital Fringe Festival of Washington, DC. He has directed plays for the Strawberry One Act Festival, the Roosevelt Island Summer Shakespeare Festival, and the State of Play Theatre Company. John William’s original full-length play LIVE BROADCAST is available from Dramatists Play Service. BA Bard College. MFA Columbia University.
“Schiffbauer doesn’t shy away from making pointed commentaries on the parasitic nature of the media and the erosion of American culture and politics …” - NYTheatre.com
“Schiffbauer has a massive talent for putting human drama onstage…” - Washington City Paper”
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Jumping the Shark starts at 9:00 pm and tickets are already on sale HERE. Bring a friend and have a great time!
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Barash – Photo by Shimpei Takeda
5 questions to Guy Barash (composer, curator) about Eavesdropping
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Coming to the Tank April 27th, 2012: NARKISSOS
Narkissos is a multimedia art song recital directed by Ted Gorodetzky, featuring vocalist Daniel Neer and harpist Alyssa Reit. This performance for voice and harp investigates the mythological figures of Narcissus, Echo, and Nemesis, and explores the multi-layered themes of narcissism and self-entitlement in contemporary America.
With seven world premiere compositions by Chandler Carter, Martha Sullivan, Robinson McClellan, Jonathan David, Lauren Bernofsky, and Scott Gendel, we’re very excited to welcome Narkissos to the Tank!
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Scott Blakeman comes to the Tank for The End of the Year as We Know It. Join him Thurs, Dec. 29 and Fri, Dec. 30 at 7:30pm to look back on 2011 from Left to Right!
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There’s a little narcissist in all of us.
Don’t miss Narkissos at the Tank April 27, 2012. It will be a 90-minute staged recital for voice and harp investigating the mythological figures of Narcissus, Echo, and Nemesis, and exploring the multi-layered themes of narcissism and self-entitlement in contemporary America.
Photo courtesy of newlight2 on flickr.
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The Vegetable or, David Conison Directs an Adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Forgotten Play, The Vegetable or, From President to Postman But Also a Discussion of Politics, Love, Banality and Other Sundry Things as well as Many Interesting Dialogues About the Process of Creating and Whether It’s Even Possible (or Desirable) to Have a “Real” Experience in the Motherfucking Theatre OPENS DEC.16
Yeah, we’ll be there!
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We looked around for spaces that we’d feel comfortable in to develop our new rock musical project BARCODE. Not only was The Tank incredibly affordable, the space itself was frickin gorgeous!! To top it all off, the amazing people who run it are easy going, helpful and friendly.
Debbie Andrews, Mike Blaxill, James Rado
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