with Crista Orefice
Featuring Special Guest Tenor, Gregory Cilmi
Donya Lane (piano/keyboards) Jason Clark (percussion/drums) David Hilton (bass/cello)
Join us for this eclectic presentation of songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sarah Brightman, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Simon & Garfunkel, Jeff Lyne and others....
Roy Arias Theatre II
9th Ave, between 43rd and 44th Streets, NYC
Inspired by the anthologized writings of nearly 200 New York City students, aged 7 through 18 and subtitled "Children's Voices From the Ghetto"; Stephen M. Joseph, a teacher, edited the collection, which the children had written about their feelings and their neighborhoods. According to Mr. Joseph, they wrote "for keeps" and "like it is." At odds with a squalid setting and a cynical, materialistic view of the world, themes of hope and renewal emerged. To guarantee uplift, samples from the students' work were interwoven with a ground-breaking score that combined rock music, classical fugues, early rap and jazz.
Critics were overwhelmingly impressed by the vitality, passion, honesty and powers of observation shown by the young writers, as they painted a moving but sometimes ugly picture of inner city life, and there were hit records by The Staple Singers ("This World") and The Fifth Dimension ("Light Sings").
Music: Gary William Friedman Lyrics: Will Holt Book: Robert H. Livingston, Herb Schapiro, Stephen M. Joseph
Schuetzen Park, North Bergen, NJ
Temple Goddess makes waves in One-Night Event
The popularity of Bellydance has been on the rise in New Jersey, and Evanthia Savva has met the demand in style. She has been featured in numerous publications and events this year, and her Temple Goddess Dance and Yoga programs have been rapidly gaining the attention of both media and patrons alike.
"To me, I think that Bellydance as a theatrical event is a unique experience for the theatregoer." states Eve (her stage name). "It is very expressive and tells a story that people can easily identify with."
Eve treats every performance as a means to celebrate a particular Goddess. She says "Using a Goddess at the heart of the program gives it focus, and brings the viewer on a spiritual and emotional journey." "It's an expressive art form. As all women move differently, each interpretation makes it special and empowers the woman's feminine energy. It is not just dance", Eve explains. "It carries through to your life and has remarkable health benefits on many levels."
Eve's latest incarnation is being presented this weekend, where the mysteries of the Middle and Far East come to life for ONE NIGHT ONLY in "LORO KIDUL, a Celebration in Dance."
On June 22, 2008 at 6pm, The Temple Goddess dancers and featured guest artists will bring to life the tale of NYAI LORO KIDUL, the legendary Javanese Goddess of the Indian Ocean. Her story is one of a beautiful maiden, who controls the violent waves of the Indian ocean. Depicted as a mermaid and going by several names, Nyai Loro Kidul has the ability to change her shape several times a day, and thus gives the waves an appearance of serenity and of destruction at any given moment. Told through the art of bellydance and featuring a spectacular light show, this event will be held at Schuetzen Park in North Bergen, NJ and a four-course meal will be served which includes an appetizer,dinner,soda,dessert,and coffee/tea. SEATING IS LIMITED! Tickets are $50.00 and can be purchased online or at the door. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 917-501-8759.
This marks Temple Goddess' fifth production; each one representing a different Goddess or Divine Feminine Spirit. Previously represented have been Eve(Christian), Saraswati(Hindu), Tara(Buddhist), Maya(Greco-Roman), and now Nyai Loro Kidul(Javanese).
All are welcome to this fun-filled evening of middle eastern performances and for those who want to keep the party going, Open Dancing will be presented immediately following the show; hipscarves and other souveniers will be available throughout the night.
It will be a night to remember!
LORO KIDUL is being presented in partnership with Well Urned Productions, a not-for-profit company that supports local theatrical events and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to charity. For more information, please visit www.wellurnedproductions.com or www.templegoddess.com.
