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Tag: Performing Arts

Exquisite Corpse Company in association Guild Hall presents Zoetrope

Two people, a fish, a New York City apartment on top of a trailer bed, and you. Exquisite Corpse Company is back with an interactive, immersive, and portable living diorama of 2020. Written by our writers in residence: Leah Barker, Emily Krause, and Elinor T Vanderburg, and co-directed by Porcia Lewis and ECC’s Artistic Director Tess Howsam, Zoetrope will be on the streets, literally, of Brooklyn and beyond with socially distanced seating for a limited and lucky audience, summer 2021.

The mission of this project is to use our shared experiences as a nation and as individuals, to create an interactive performance that offers reflective healing and generative dialogue as we continue to process 2020 in 2021. Linking moments of connection and loneliness, with a surrealist twist, this mobile piece presents an accessible (Covid-19 conscious) platform for people across the New York City boroughs and state lines.

Over the course of 35 minutes, the audience experiences an interactive, COVID-19 safe, live performance, and plays a role in dictating the way the story plays out.  The project aims to explore interactivity and intimacy in a time of isolation. Functioning like a traveling peep-show, audience members peer inside a living room that is equal parts familiar and absurd as they experience a living room drama unlike any they’ve seen before.

Supported by and developed at Guild Hall’s John Drew Theater in East Hampton, NY in the spring of 2021.

A Screening of 42nd Street – The Musical (from London’s West End)

Captured live from the London stage and directed by the original author of the show, Mark Bramble, 42ND STREET is one of Broadway’s most classic and beloved tales. Full of crowd-pleasing tap dances, popular musical theatre standards including “Lullaby of Broadway”, “We’re in the Money”, “42nd Street” and more, plus show-stopping ensemble production numbers. Not to be missed! 

5 Stars “A wow factor revival of one of the greatest musicals of all time” – The Times (London) 

5 Stars “The mother of all show-biz musicals” — Daily Telegraph 

Rating:  Treat as PG 

Runtime: 2 hours, 35 minutes (includes 1 intermission) 

A Screening of Kinky Boots – The Musical (from London’s West End)

Captured live from the London stage, the ‘freshest, most fabulous, feel-good musical of the decade’ (The Hollywood News) KINKY BOOTS dazzles! 

With songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray), and book by Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), this ‘dazzling, fabulously sassy and uplifting’ (Time Out) award-winning musical celebrates a joyous story of Brit grit to high-heeled hit as it takes you from the factory floor of Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan! 

Rating: Treat as PG 

Runtime: 2 hours, 15 minutes (includes 1 intermission) 

A Screening of National Theatre Live: War Horse

Now seen by more than 8 million people around the world, War Horse is a powerfully moving and imaginative stage drama, a show of phenomenal inventiveness, filled with stirring music and songs. At its heart are astonishing life-size puppets by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses thrillingly to life on stage.  Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, adapted for the stage by Nick Stafford. 

“Captivating! Nothing can replicate the specific thrill of watching Joey take on substance and soul before our eyes.” — New York Times 

“A remarkable achievement… an astonishing piece of theatre.” — Time Out 

“Genius isn’t too strong a word to describe this astonishing production.” — Daily Telegraph 

Rating: Treat as PG 

Runtime: 2 hours, 45 minutes (includes 1 intermission) 

BURN THE STAGE: A Teen Open Mic Night

Join the Guild Hall Teen Arts Council (GHTAC) in our monthly open mic night, BURN THE STAGE with a rotating panel of Guest Artists. Teens can sign-up to perform music, poetry, monologues, comedy, dance, film, and any other abilities.  

The first evening will be in “Zoom Land,” with a transition to Guild Hall’s Garden spaces in April, May, and June. Once registered, all teens will receive a form to share information on their performance, technical needs, time reservation, etc. All are welcomes, ages 13+. 

The first night is hosted by filmmaker, photographer, and musician, FlyKai.  

LATIN MOON & SOUL presented by Guild Hall and OLA

DUE TO THE FORECAST FOR RAIN THIS PROGRAM WILL NOW TAKE PLACE INDOORS IN THE JOHN DREW THEATER.

Guests ages 5 and up attending any indoor John Drew Theater program must show proof of full vaccination or recent negative COVID-19 test results. Face coverings are required for all patrons over the age of 2 regardless of vaccination status. Scroll down for more info.

DEBIDO AL PRONÓSTICO DE LLUVIA, ESTE PROGRAMA SE LLEVARÁ A CABO EN INTERIORES EN EL TEATRO JOHN DREW.

Join us for Latin Moon & Soul – an intimate and evocative evening of music under the stars at the John Drew Backyard Theater featuring romantic boleros, jazz, funk, and Latin chill with music by Danni Medina, Four Billion Years, and Latin Moon with Hannah Chavez.

Una noche íntima y evocativa de música debajo de las estrellas.

Latin Moon

Latin Moon is a multicultural band that fuses Latin rhythms with funk, rock, and pop. Its six members are from Colombia, Cuba, Chile, Ecuador, and the US.  They are directed by musician, composer, and music producer Willy Fuentes, along with his daughter Carolina Fuentes, who is also a composer and music producer as well as a percussionist (Mila Tina). Both have also been founding members of various musical projects in the Hamptons, including Mr. No-Shame and Conga Cartel.

Latin Moon s una banda multicultural que fusiona ritmos latinos con funk, rock, y pop. Colombia, Cuba, Chile, Ecuador y USA es el origen de sus seis integrantes que están dirigidos por el músico, compositor y productor musical, Willy Fuentes, junto a su hija Carolina Fuentes, percusionista, compositora y productora musical (Mila Tina), quienes además han sido miembros fundadores de diversos proyectos musicales en los Hamptons, entre los que se destacan, Mr. No-Shame y Conga Cartel.

Hannah Chavez
A New York-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Hannah Chavez takes you on an introspective and emotional ride, as she combines deeply honest and poetic lyrics with an indie-pop, acoustic sound. She offers a fresh take on heartbreak, as she explores the complexities of love, loss, change, and letting go.

Una cantautora y multi-instrumentalista que vive en Nueva York, Hannah Chavez te lleva en un viaje introspectivo y emotivo, ya que combina letras profundamente honestas y poéticas con un sonido indie-pop y acústico. Ofrece una perspectiva nueva sobre el desengaño, mientras explora las complejidades del amor, la pérdida, el cambio y el olvido.  

Danni Medina
Danni Medina is a composer and interpreter of Latin romantic music. By adapting boleros in the style of flamenco rumba, this experimental composer from Ecuador has been developing the art of music for more than 15 years in the US. Danni’s word “desarrolla” can also be translated in this context as something like “engaged in” (carrying out) instead of “developing.” We don’t know what his intent was, so you choose: “has been developing the art of music…” or “has been engaged in the art of music…”

Danni Medina es un compositor e intérprete de música romántica latina. A través de boleros adaptados al estilo de las rumbas flamencas, es que este experimentado compositor de origen ecuatoriano desarrolla el arte de la música por más de 15 años en USA. La palabra de Danni “desarrolla” también se puede traducir en este contexto como algo como “participar en” (llevar a cabo) en lugar de “desarrollar”. No sabemos cuál era su intención, así que eliges: “ha estado desarrollando el arte de la música …” o “se ha dedicado al arte de la música …”

Four Billion Years
Based on the East End of Long Island, Four Billion Years is a three-piece band composed of Jay Schneiderman on the drums, Alessandro Giangola on vocals and guitars, and Willy Fuentes on bass. Their music is a fusion of a wide range of influences including rock, blues, funk, jazz, pop, world music, and more.

Ubicado en el East End de Long Island, Four Billion Years es un conjunto musical compuesto de Jay Schneiderman (tambores), Alessandro Giangola (voz y guitarras) y Willy Fuentes (bajo). Su música es una fusión de una variedad amplia de influencias que incluyen el rock, blues, funk, jazz, pop, música del mundo y más.

 

Run time: 90 minutes plus a 10 minute intermission.

Duración: 90 minutos más un  intermedio de 10 minutos .

Join Exploring Paths for The Hamptons Memorial Day Weekend Scavenger (of sorts)! All Memorial Day Weekend programs at Guild Hall are part of the challenge, and you can choose Guild Hall as your charity of choice when you register. Click HERE for details.

 

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING PROGRAMS INDOORS IN THE JOHN DREW THEATER

Guests ages 5 and up attending any indoor John Drew Theater program must show proof of full vaccination or recent negative COVID-19 test results. Face coverings are required for all patrons over the age of 2 regardless of vaccination status.

In order to attend programs indoors in the John Drew Theater, guests will be responsible for displaying proof of one of the following on arrival:

  • Full vaccination, meaning both doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine received at least 14 days prior to the day of the program
  • A negative test result from a COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the day of the program
  • A negative test result from a COVID-19 Antigen test taken within six (6) hours of the program’s scheduled start time
  • Current New York State Excelsior Pass with proof of vaccine or negative testing/Antigen results. Click HERE to download the free app for seamless entry.

Note: Social distancing will be followed indoors, and seats will be assigned with ample space between each party.

AVISO IMPORTANTE SOBRE LOS PROGRAMAS EN INTERIORES EN EL TEATRO JOHN DREW

Los visitantes de 5 años en adelante que asistan a cualquier programa de teatro John Drew en interiores deben mostrar prueba de vacunación completa o resultados recientes negativos de la prueba COVID-19. Todos los clientes mayores de 2 años deben cubrirse la cara, independientemente del estado de vacunación.

Para asistir a los programas en el interior del John Drew Theatre, los invitados serán responsables de mostrar una prueba de uno de los siguientes a su llegada:

Vacunación completa, es decir, ambas dosis de la vacuna Pfizer o Moderna o una dosis de la vacuna Johnson & Johnson recibida al menos 14 días antes del día del programa.
Un resultado negativo de una prueba de COVID-19 tomada dentro de las 72 horas posteriores al día del programa
Un resultado negativo de una prueba de antígeno COVID-19 realizada dentro de las seis (6) horas posteriores a la hora de inicio programada del programa
Excelsior Pass actual del estado de Nueva York con prueba de vacuna o resultados negativos de prueba / antígeno. Haga clic AQUÍ para descargar la aplicación gratuita para una entrada sin problemas.
Nota: El distanciamiento social se seguirá en el interior y los asientos se asignarán con un amplio espacio entre cada fiesta.

As of 5/27/2021

Behind the Screen with Bel Canto Boot Camp: The Singer’s Process; The Big Debut with Megan Esther Grey

Bel Canto Boot Camp (BCBC) presents interactive sessions in collaboration with Guild Hall of East Hampton, uniting singers from the MET Stage, the Guild Hall audience, and the golden voices of the past.  

Join BCBC co-founders, Rachelle Jonck and Derrick Goff, for a discussion with three emerging singers as they share their experiences of preparing, rehearsing, and performing on the MET Stage — and hear them sing! Steven Tharp, tenor and presenter of BCBC’s  Audiophile Society, then guides our ears by sharing his favorite recordings of these great masterworks in BCBC’s interactive Zoom format, connecting the contemporary experience to past performance. 

Mezzo-soprano and former MET Lindemann Young Artist Megan Esther Grey joins BCBC and Guild Hall to discuss her experience singing many performances of Kate Pinkerton on the MET stage and on the HD broadcast, all while covering (understudying) the influential role of Suzuki, Butterfly’s maid and confidante. 

Produced as part of Met Under Moonlight: Madama Butterfly – Live in HD Encore

Behind the Screen with Bel Canto Boot Camp: The Singer’s Process; Opera on the Fly with Janai Brugger

Bel Canto Boot Camp (BCBC) presents interactive sessions in collaboration with Guild Hall of East Hampton, uniting singers from the MET Stage, the Guild Hall audience, and the golden voices of the past.  

Join BCBC co-founders, Rachelle Jonck and Derrick Goff, for a discussion with three emerging singers as they share their experiences of preparing, rehearsing, and performing on the MET Stage — and hear them sing! Steven Tharp, tenor and presenter of BCBC’s  Audiophile Society, then guides our ears by sharing his favorite recordings of these great masterworks in BCBC’s interactive Zoom format, connecting the contemporary experience to past performance. 

International soprano Janai Brugger joins Bel Canto Boot Camp and Guild Hall to relate her experience, as many singers do when getting their start on the biggest stages, of singing the role of Micaëla in Carmen with minimal stage rehearsal. Janai’s credits at the MET include performances of Liù in Turandot, Pamina in The Magic Flute, and Jemmy in William Tell, among others. 

Produced as part of Met Under Moonlight: Carmen – Live in HD Encore

Behind the Screen with Bel Canto Boot Camp: The Singer’s Process; Opera of our Time with Chanae Curtis

Bel Canto Boot Camp (BCBC) presents interactive sessions in collaboration with Guild Hall of East Hampton, uniting singers from the MET Stage, the Guild Hall audience, and the golden voices of the past.  

Join BCBC co-founders, Rachelle Jonck and Derrick Goff, for a discussion with three emerging singers as they share their experiences of preparing, rehearsing, and performing on the MET Stage — and hear them sing! Steven Tharp, tenor and presenter of BCBC’s  Audiophile Society, then guides our ears by sharing his favorite recordings of these great masterworks in BCBC’s interactive Zoom format, connecting the contemporary experience to past performance. 

Join BCBC and special guest Chanae Curtis, soprano, who made her debut as Annie in the MET’s production of Porgy and Bess to get an inside perspective on being part of this monumental, timely Opening Night production. 

Produced as part of Met Under Moonlight: Porgy and Bess – Live in HD Encore

Guild Hall and HamptonsFilm present Met Under Moonlight: Carmen – Live in HD Encore

Mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča stars as the iconic Gypsy in Richard’s Eyre’s acclaimed 2010 production. With dances created by star choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and conducted by maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin, this Carmen brings every aspect of Bizet’s thrilling tale to life, from its lighthearted beginning to its inevitably tragic climax.

Run Time: 3 hours including one 10 minute intermission

BUT FIRST… Get “Behind the Screen” with Bel Canto Boot Camp on April 1! Join soprano Janai Brugger (Michaëla in Carmen) to learn about her experiences and process. Click HERE for more info.

*Please note that the screening is weather dependent and may be cancelled due to rain or extreme cold. If cancelled due to inclement weather, refunds will be available.*