IDENTITY
Audiences at Merseles Studios in Jersey City will experience an eclectic, thought-provoking selection of theater, dance and readings as Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) continues its exploration of Identity, which closes May 13th.
Identity – the new series by JCTC – looks at the many ways individuals define themselves and each other – and how our definitions of self are affected by the world we live in, and in turn, influences both our culture and our community. Through theater, performances, readings, dance and a visual arts exhibition – and Talk-Back sessions featured as part of most events – JCTC takes audiences on a multi-faceted journey of inquiry about the meaning of self and its relationship to society. Identity – which was funded in part by a grant from the Hudson County Department of Cultural Affairs.
WHEN: February 26 through May 13
WHERE: Merseles Studios, 339 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302.
Multimedia Performance, Dance & Theater
That Disgusting Thing Called Intimacy by Sally O'Neill and Tuva Hildebrand (JCTC Artists in residency from Sweden)
Performance followed by Talk-Back with Sally & Tuva
WHEN: March 26 (Saturday), 8:00PM – 10:30PM;
April 2 (Saturday), 8:00PM – 10:30PMTICKETS: $15 online/$18 at door
Navigating the Self: Identity & The African Diaspora, literary readings by actors followed by discussion moderated by Sonya Donaldson, Assistant Professor, World Literature, New Jersey City University
WHEN: April 1 (Friday), 8:00PM – 10:30PM
ADMISSION: $5 suggested donation
New Play Reading
A Place in the Woods by Erik Gernand
Staged Reading followed by Talk-Back with Playwright & Cast
WHEN: April 8 (Friday), 8:00PM – 10:30PM
ADMISSION: $5 suggested donation
Hoaxocaust!, written and performed by Barry Levey with the generous assistance of the Institute for Political and International Studies, Tehran
Performance followed by Talk-Back with Levey
WHEN: April 15 (Friday), 8:00PM – 10:30PM, April 16 (Saturday), 8:00PM – 10:30PM
TICKETS: $18 online/$20 at door
Dance/Film
(IN) Ward by DRIGGProductions
Performance followed by DRIGGProductions
WHEN: April 22 (Friday), 8:00PM – 10:30PM; April 23 (Saturday), 8:00PM – 10:30PM
TICKETS: $15 online/$18 at door
New Play Reading
Ventilator Blues by Robert Kerr
Staged Reading followed by Talk-Back with Playwright & Cast
WHEN: May 12 (Thursday); 8:00PM – 10:30PM
ADMISSION: $5 suggested donation
Performances & Closing
JCTC SHOWCASE & Identity Art Show/Gallery Closing
WHEN: May 13 (Friday), 6:00PM-10:00PM
ADMISSION: $5 suggested donation