Monthly Archives: February 2007
Capital Update
Written on February 6, 2007 at 1:57 am, by digital
There have been changes in the BAM Cultural District, namely: we have moved!Theatre for a New Audience now will be located on the corner of Lafayette Avenue and Ashland Place, next door to the Mark Morris Dance Center and diagonally across the street from the BAM Opera House.√Ǭ† Our four story glass curtain fa√ɬßade will…Read More »
Brooklyn’s Dreamers Hit the District
Written on February 5, 2007 at 1:57 am, by digital
In November, the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) and Brooklyn√¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s Dreamers co-hosted an exciting event in MoCADA√¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s gorgeous new space. Formerly housed in a Bed-Stuy brownstone, MoCADA is one of the earliest new arrivals in the BAM Cultural District.The mood was lively as members of both organizations mingled, f√ɬ™ted and viewed MoCADA√¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s moving…Read More »
The Directors Take a Bow
Written on February 4, 2007 at 1:56 am, by digital
Lucky supporters of the Capital Campaign got a sneak peek into our season last fall. During our first-ever Director√¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s Dinner Series, directors David Herskovits (Malta) and Darko Tresjnak (Merchant), and our Artistic Director Jeffrey Horowitz√Ǭ† gave guests the rare opportunity to participate in discussions about the artistic intentions of the plays and to find out…Read More »
The Spotlight’s On… David Herskovits
Written on February 3, 2007 at 1:51 am, by digital
David Herskovits, the director of The Jew of Malta, is also the Founder and the Artistic Director of Target Margin Theater. David is a Brooklyn resident. Not at all a director to shy away from challenges, David was excited to approach this work not only because Malta is practically unknown, but also because, “it is…Read More »
Congratulations!
Written on February 2, 2007 at 1:45 am, by digital
Congratulations to F. Murray Abraham, who is a recipient of one of the Fox Foundation Resident Actor Fellowships, which support artistic and professional development. Murray is one of four actors to be recognized with this prestigious national fellowship in the “Distinguished Achievement” category. The William & Eva Fox Foundation and Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the…Read More »
Opening Night
Written on February 1, 2007 at 1:43 am, by digital
The Opening Night marathon of The Jew of Malta and The Merchant of Venice was a total success with two sold-out performances and a standing ovation for Merchant!Theatre lovers packed the house to witness American theatre history being made. The rarely performed Malta and the well-known Merchant are being performed together in repertory for the…Read More »