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SUMMARY:Al’ukhraa: A Study in Othello FREE
DESCRIPTION:Manhattan Shakespeare Project – Manhattan’s All-Female Shakespeare Company – presents Al’ukhraa: A Study in Othello\, for its 2016 FREE Shakespeare in the ParkS.  Manhattan Shakespeare Project provides an opportunity for female artists to play traditionally male roles as well as an opportunity to break into the male-dominated theater industry in directing\, producing\, writing\, and stage production.  \nIn the midst of the political tension surrounding Muslim immigrants and communities\, this production will bring the voices of contemporary Muslim girls to the foreground by integrating their personal stories and testimonies into Shakespeare’s text. The core mission of Al’ukhraa\, rife with audience participation and Brechtian engagement\, is to stir communities to action and involvement in protecting our own NYC students. \nThe play\, directed by Sarah Eismann\, tells the tragedy of a Moorish general in the Venetian army\, his marriage to Desdemona\, a senator’s daughter\, and the hysteria and racial paranoia whipped up by Othello’s treacherous servant Iago. Featuring a 4-woman Cast: Sarah Eismann\, Julie Orkis\, Mouna R’miki\, Gareth Tidball and the voices and talents of NYC’s young women. Production Team: Julia Levine (Assistant Director)\, Tom Spencer (Stage Manager)\, Niki Afsa (Dramaturg)\, Josh Fried (Stage Management Intern)\, Christopher Soprano/Sop-Art Studio (Graphic Design). \nPerformances are FREE to the public and will be held in three different parks at 6:00pm: \nAstoria Park\, Queens near 23rd Avenue and 19th Street: June 7-12\nSummit Rock in Central Park near 83rd Street at Central Park West: June 23\, 24\, July 7-10\nMorningside Park in Manhattan near pond at 114th Street: June 25\, 26\, July 14-17 \nFor more information about Manhattan Shakespeare Project\, visit www.manhattanshakes.org.\n****\nAbout Manhattan Shakespeare Project:\nManhattan Shakespeare Project is a Shakespeare community committed to fostering the development of the female artist. We explore and create vital and currently viable theatre in four areas: Shakespeare\, New Works\, International Outreach and Education. And who can resist chicks with swords? \nManhattan Shakespeare Project is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas.\nAl’ukhraa: A Study in Othello is made possible in part with public funds from Creative Engagement\, supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. LMCC.net \n
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LOCATION:Astoria Park\, near 23rd Ave & 19th St\, Astoria\, NY\, 11105\, United States
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