| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Public Burlesque System's Valentine's Day Spectacular Fund DrivePresented by B. Someday Productions at Walking Fish Theatre February 14-February 19, 2012 The time has come again for the annual Public Burlesque System's Valentine's Day Spectacular Fund Drive, and in the spirit of the season they're prepared to open their doors, drawers and bonnets to their valued customers, Viewers Like You.
Join B. Someday Productions at Walking Fish for all the stuff they can't show on Public Access, including the Dirty Diary of Mrs. Frizzle, What Goes On Under the Muppet Table, and Cliffete, the Big Red XXXX.
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Molly... | B. Someday Productions | 02/14/12- 02/19/12 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: Social NetworkPresented by First Person Arts at L'Etage February 28, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join First Person Arts twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!
Note: L’Etage Slams are... | First Person Arts | 02/28/12 | Philadelphia |
O.U.R. Gallery and Studios Opening: Alisha HagelinPresented by O.U.R Gallery & Studios February 11-March 3, 2012 O.U.R. next show is for the lovers of freedom and birds! A series of bird paintings by Alisha Hagelin.
Opening reception (and O.U.R. Gallery's 1st birthday celebration!), including live music, a theatrical performance by 4 Hands Playing,and an installation of funky stuff from the 60-ies and 70-ies found in the basement!!! And more!) on the 11th of February, Saturday evening 6-9pm. | O.U.R Gallery & Studios | 02/11/12- 03/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Vainglorious: The Epic Feats of Notable Persons in Europe After the RevolutionPresented by Applied Mechanics at Christ Church Neighborhood House March 5-March 9, 2012 "Imagination rules the world." —Napoleon Bonaparte
Watch as the battling factions of the Napoleonic Empire duke it out before your very eyes. In this historical fantasia, 26 actors give rise to an epic world of fame, ambition, and political fisticuffs. The dreamscape of post-revolutionary Europe surrounds you, as its citizens rally around celebrities, tear down tyrants, and ride the contentious tides of change. | Applied Mechanics | 03/05/12- 03/09/12 | Philadelphia |
Gospel According to JoshPresented by Media Theatre for the Performing Arts at Media Theatre for the Performing Arts March 7-March 11, 2012 A one-man comic drama in which Josh Rivedal portrays several characters including family members, celebrities, and educators who have either inspired or reviled him through the years. It's a 30-character, 12-song, one-man show about a boy's journey through religion, reality tv, and his father's suicide. A personal lighthearted show with universal appeal.
Talkin' Broadway says, "Rivedal possesses a strong boy-next-door likability and a surprisingly malleable singing... | Media Theatre for the Performing Arts | 03/07/12- 03/11/12 | Media |
First Person Arts StorySlam: Around the WorldPresented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 12, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join First Person Arts twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!
| First Person Arts | 03/12/12 | Philadelphia |
Beyond WordsPresented by Passage Theatre at Mill Hill Playhouse March 22-March 25, 2012 Silence is golden when you have one of the best mime's in America translating things often left unsaid..
BEYOND WORDS a collection of Mime, Music, and Monologues: a poignant journey that continues Bowers' ongoing investigation of silence in our culture. Set against the backdrop of "Small town America,"
BEYOND WORDS takes the audience on a funny and poignant journey of sound and silence.
One of the most acclaimed mimes in America today, Bill Bowers' eloquent... | Passage Theatre | 03/22/12- 03/25/12 | Trenton |
First Person Arts StorySlam: Best EverPresented by First Person Arts at L'Etage March 27, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join First Person Arts twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!
Note: L’Etage Slams are... | First Person Arts | 03/27/12 | Philadelphia |
| The Ancestor Series: A Trilogy of One Acts | Bushfire Theatre of the Performing Arts | 03/27/12- 04/08/12 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: Identity CrisisPresented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia April 9, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told! | First Person Arts | 04/09/12 | Philadelphia |
The GolemPresented by EgoPo Productions at Prince Music Theater March 29-April 15, 2012 It is 1940 and a small group of Prague Jews and outsiders are forced onto train whose destination is unknown to them. Separated from their families and loved ones, they share ancient stories, folk lore and dark myths to forge a new community in spite of the world's uncertainty. This world premiere production will be created by the actors and artists to bring new life to an ancient myth for a modern, adult audience through live original music, Jewish-Czech puppetry and more. | EgoPo Productions | 03/29/12- 04/15/12 | Philadelphia |
Outside The Frame: Voices from the Other AmericaPresented by InterAct Theatre Company at Adrienne Theater - Main Stage March 27-April 22, 2012 We have searched far and wide to bring together this first-time festival of presented works that illuminate the richness and complexity of our contemporary world. The Festival will showcase an exciting array of acclaimed and engaging first person narratives that celebrate and challenge our American identity. The festival will feature more than half a dozen new works performed over a three week period in March 2012.
Festival Line Up:
VALIANT
Adapted... | InterAct Theatre Company | 03/27/12- 04/22/12 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: Your MomPresented by First Person Arts at L'Etage April 24, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told! | First Person Arts | 04/24/12 | Philadelphia |
Come on Get Happy RetreatPresented by Dancing Cedar Retreats at Elkins Estate April 20-April 29, 2012 Dancing Cedar Retreats presents a Women's Weekend Retreat!
Are you living from your highest joy? Head to the bucolic Elkins Estate for a weekend where you will explore and uncover the delicious and delightful ways in which you can tap into your innate happiness. Empowering workshops, nutritious food, singing, spa treatments, drumming, dancing, chocolate, community and a good nights sleep. Bliss Mistress Edie Weinstein will lead a workshop, "As My Own Woman." | Dancing Cedar Retreats | 04/20/12- 04/29/12 | Elkins Park |
SAUDADE [saw?dad?i] - The Love that RemainsPresented by PIMA Group at Performance Garage May 11-May 13, 2012 Nicole Bindler and PIMA Group premiere new, experimental dance work featuring live, original music, visual art and video that explores nostalgia, social anxiety and haunting fairy tales. | PIMA Group | 05/11/12- 05/13/12 | Philadelphia |
MOMIXPresented by Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater May 17-May 20, 2012 Don’t miss the latest masterpiece from the wildly imaginative Moses Pendleton—the creator of Lunar Sea, Opus Cactus, Baseball, Orbit, Passion and Botanica. Celebrated for its ability to conjure up a world of surrealistic images using props, light, shadow, humor and the human body, MOMIX returns to the Annenberg Center stage bringing new works about water and re-imagined classic pieces from its impressive 30-year history. These beloved dancer-illusionists pack each performance... | Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts | 05/17/12- 05/20/12 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: My Favorite MistakePresented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 11, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told! | First Person Arts | 06/11/12 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: DetoursPresented by First Person Arts at L'Etage June 26, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told! | First Person Arts | 06/26/12 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: In TransitPresented by First Person Arts at L'Etage July 24, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told! | First Person Arts | 07/24/12 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: ObsessedPresented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia August 13, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told! | First Person Arts | 08/13/12 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: Guilty PleasuresPresented by First Person Arts at L'Etage August 28, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told! | First Person Arts | 08/28/12 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: SchooledPresented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia September 10, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told! | First Person Arts | 09/10/12 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: Mission ImmpossiblePresented by First Person Arts at L'Etage September 25, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told! | First Person Arts | 09/25/12 | Philadelphia |