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WHAT'S NEXT... or CLICK HERE for a 2007/08 SEASON SNAPSHOT FIRST FRIDAYS: Game Night and the Seven Minute Dance Series June 6 and August 1, 2008, 8:00 - 11pm, Showings at 9pm and 10pm Attack Theatre Studios, Pittsburgh, PA Visit the Attack Theatre studios on the first Friday of every month as a part of Penn Avenue's Unblurred for some good old-fashioned schoolyard fun and games: Four-Square, backgammon, 3-D tic-tac-toe, vintage Atari games, darts, Connect Four… Between rounds, enjoy seven-minute dance performances by Attack Theatre. Everyone is welcome, donations appreciated. Game night was named in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as one of the best places for singles to meet... Three Rivers Arts Festival - June 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, and 15, 2008 at 5:30pm Forbes Avenue at Stanwix Street Downtown Pittsburgh Attack Theatre performers exist on the cutting edge of contemporary dance, interactive theatre and narrative storytelling. This work is the synthesis of high-energy dance, over the top characterization and witty physical banter. These elements combine in a dance/theatre work that begins with the theft/destruction of a work of art, delves into the devious planning phase, includes a chase scene and culminates with an audience interactive re-creation of the destroyed work of art. Just a typical day in the life of Attack Theatre. Carnegie International 2008 - June 19, 2008 at 6:00pm Carnegie Museum of Art Sculpture Garden "Remainder," a new process/performance by Attack Theatre inspired by the International that will evolve in three phases during theexhibition. Phase one includes in-gallery discussions of inspirationsfollowed by a performance in the Sculpture Court (rain location, CarnegieLecture Hall). For the next several weeks, interact with Attack Theatre viathe "Life on Mars" Web site as the work evolves. Phase two is at Attack'sstudios Aug. 1, and a final performance will be given in January. (Two-for-one admission to the museum on Thursday evenings.) Pittsburgh Pride Festival - June 22 at 4:15pm 10th Street Stage (10th Street and Liberty Avenue) Downtown Pittsburgh Curated by Richard Parsakian, Attack Theatre will perform 15 minutes of excerpts from this past year's repertory on the 10th Street stage (Downtown). WORKSHOP/CLASSES Attack Theatre Studios, Pittsburgh, PA SUMMER SCHEDULE: Classes will be on a summer break! Please join Company Dancers for a three-week summer workshop on Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 15 - July 31 from 7 - 8:30pm at Attack Theatre Studios. $8 per class, walk-ins welcome. Save $16 by registering by July 1st. Call 412.441.8444 for more information. To receive a monthly e-newsletter - JOIN THE EMAIL LIST |
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WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED... 2007 – 2008 SEASON… The Dirty Ball Saturday, April 12, 2008 Last year's sold out event returned for its third year, was attended by over 700 people and was hailed as "the one ball that beats 'em all" (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) and "600 of the cocktail nation having a dirtylicious time" (Pittsburgh Tribune Review). This year's event honoree was Pittsburgh's very generous (and very elusive) “Anonymous Donor." Where: 2501 Smallman Street (Strip District) February 1, 2 (Friday and Saturday) at 8pm February 5, 6 (Tuesday and Wednesday) at 7pm The New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square, Northside A world-premiere dance event set to the sounds of newly commissioned musical scores by esteemed Japanese composers Somei Satoh (Tokyo) and Miyuki Ito (Nagoya) and the original music of Attack Theatre Music Director Dave Eggar. Ancient myths collide with contemporary images while classic sounds and high-energy physicality coalesce in a passionate look at contemporary life - featuring Attack Theatre's expansive choreography, stunning visual imagery and compelling live music. Tickets: ProArts Tickets 412.394.3353 or www.proartstickets.org September 28, 29, October 1, 2, 4, 5, 2007, 8:00pm 4801 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA This world-premiere site specific performance dances through the minefield of dating and chance encounters - with a few drinks among friends along the way. Seeking connections in a disparate world, this bar room tale feaetures the full-throttle energy of Attack Theatre dancers and the heart-rending sounds of Pittsburgh's own Local Honey. For tickets, call 412.394.3353 or visit www.proartstickets.org. Ellsworth Arts Festival September 15, 2007 Ellsworth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA Curated by Richard Parsakian, Attack Theatre performs excerpts from Someplace, not here on the Ellsworth Avenue stage for FREE. Performance time TBA. REDDUST May 18– 20, 2007 The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh, PA Attack Theatre joins Pittsburgh composer Mathew Rosenblum, New York City video artist Kurt Ralske and the Opera Theater of Pittsburgh for the world premiere of the retro-futuristic performance of RedDust. For more information visit www.operatheaterpittsburgh.org. Showtimes: May 18 - 8:00pm May 19 - 8:00pm May 20 - 3:00pm For tickets, visit www.proartstickets.org or call 412.394.3353. |
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GAMES OF STEEL April 27, 28 & 30, 2007, 8pm with a special show at 10:30pm on April 28th Kelly Strayhorn Theater, Pittsburgh, PA Three relentless contestants, a corrupt host and a musical oddsmaker face off in a gritty world of passion and intrigue. Due to sold-out crowds last fall, Attack Theatre brings back the final performances of this critically acclaimed dance/rock opera. Featuring welded steel sculptures, original live music and high-octane dance, in this game of steel, it's not who wins, it's who loses the least. Showtimes: April 27, 28, & 30 8:00pm with a special late night show at 10:30pm on April 28th. Tickets: $15/students/seniors, $18/in advance, $22/at the door, $40/pre-show party on April 27th (includes admission to 8pm show) Tickets: call ProArts Tickets 412.394.3353, or visit www.proartstickets.org. GAMES OF STEEL (National Tour) A National Dance Project award recipient for 2006-07 touring, "Games of Steel" hits the road for its seven-city tour. Three Rivers Arts Festival, Pittsburgh, PA (June 5, 2006) D'Angelo Performing Arts Center, Erie, PA (July 3, 2006) Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA (December 4-5,2006) Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH (March 21, 2007) Owens College, Toledo, OH (March 23, 2007) University of Pittsburgh - Bradford, Bradford, PA (March 28, 2007) Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA (April 4, 2007) March 10, 2007, 8pm-12am 121 Ninth Street (Downtown), Pittsburgh, PA The Dirty Ball is back! Attack Theatre's second annual gala features dirty martinis, dancing to seductive sounds from DJ Justin Hopper of PANDEMIC, audacious interactive installations, dirtylicious dishes and Attack Theatre performances. Tickets are dirt cheap: $40 in advance, $45 at the door. Visit www.proartstickets.org or call 412.394.3353 to get yours. ASSOCIATION OF PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTERS (APAP) CONFERENCE January 20, 21, 22 Dance New Amsterdam, 280 Broadway, 2nd Floor Featured as "25 to Watch" in January's Dance Magazine, this showcase features compelling dance, 2 typewriters, narrative video, a table...everything but the kitchen sink. This 30 min showcase will be performed twice. January 20th 8:30 pm & 21st at 2:00 pm SIR Studios (Stage 1), 520 West 25th Street Three relentless contestants, a corrupt host and a musical odds maker face off in a gritty world of passion and intrigue. Recipient of NDP grant 2006-07, this showcase features a live band, four dancers and a 16-foot steel seesaw fully produced in the SIR sound studio. January 22nd at 5:30 pm & 8:30 pm. For more information visit www.artspresentersconference.org For more information at the conference visit Cathy Pruzan at booth #708 Americas Hall II or contact her directly at 415.789.5051 or Cpruzan@aol.com ATTACK THEATRE & THE PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA December 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh, PA This holiday spectacular, led by guest conductor Robert Bernhardt, features choirs, children, Santa, Christmas trees, and the fabulous sounds of the Pittsburgh Symphony. In Act I, Attack Theatre joins the holiday spirit with a series of solos and duets in a battle between Tchaikovsky vs. Duke Ellington and tutus vs. tuxes. For more information and performance times visit www.pittsburghsymphony.org FIRST NIGHT December 31, 2006, 6:15, 7:15, 9:15pm 9th Street and Penn Ave, Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA Attack Theatre presents the last year's sold-out success, Take Your Pick for First Night 2007 with an all-new cast. Performers will appear and disappear between three rooms as audiences are invited to take their pick . You can sit and enjoy one view of the 30-minute performance, or let your creative curiosity take over and move between the dances. For more info contact www.firstnightpgh.org November 10-11 @8pm & 13&14 @ 7:30pm, 2006
New Hazlett Theater, Pittsburgh, PA - www.newhazletttheater.org Germany Tour - August 15 - 25 "Boxed In" featuring dancers: Peter Kope, Michele de la Reza, Jil Stifel, Jeff Davis and musicians: Tom Pirozzi, Alex Skolnick and Matt Zebroski August 19, 6pm -Dusseldorf Tanzmesse NRW - Robert-Schumann-Saal Ehrenhof 4-5, 40479 Düsseldorf For More Information: www.tanzmesse-nrw.com August 24, 9pm - Dortmund Sommertanzwoche-Dance in Reinoldi - St. Reinoldi Information and tickets: phone +49-(0)231-88 21 621, post@akku-dortmund.de
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| Three relentless contestants, a corrupt host and a musical odds maker face off in a gritty world of passion and intrigue. In these Games of Steel, it's not who wins … it's who loses the least. An encore performance of this dynamic new production featuring welded steel structures, original live music and the athletic dance and concept/choreography of Attack Theatre. |
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Dances on the Edge Indonesia Tour - June 7 - 22, 2006 June
11 Balai Permuda, Surabaya June
14 Gedung Kesenian, Jakarta June 19 Denpasar Institute of Indonesian Art, Bali |
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Specially created for Attack Theatre's Indonesia Tour, this three part performance combines video art, live music, and athletic choreography to create passionate portrayals of everyday life. Part I, “Soap Opera” explores contemporary relationships as seen through the exaggerated eyes of the American mass media. Part II, “Interludes” explores beauty and balance in the interrelation of sound and movement. Part II,“From Here to There”, is a kinetic journey beginning with four dancers' reaction to a frustrated writer. The work evolves through intricate patterns of space and emotion with a series of trios, duets and solos culminating in a final discovery of the key to the writer's inspiration. Tour Sponsored by: Marriott, Gaurda Indonesia, Embassy of the United States / Jakarta, PA Council on the Arts |
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| GAMES OF STEEL Three Rivers Arts Festival June
5th 7:30pm Three relentless contestants, a corrupt host and a musical odds maker face off in a gritty world of passion and intrigue. In these Games of Steel, it's not who wins … it's who loses the least. An encore performance of this dynamic new production featuring welded steel structures, original live music and the athletic dance and concept/choreography of Attack Theatre. This outdoor performance is the kick-off of the Games of Steel 2006-07 US tour. |
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ON THE EDGE - OPEN SHOWING June 4, 2006 3:30-5pm Attack Theatre Studios (4805 Penn Ave) $5 Suggested Donation Join Attack Theatre for an informal showing of its newest work, Dances on the Edge!
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