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RUSH Space for Thursday September 2nd, 2010

rush — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:48:59 +0000

BAX offers rush rehearsal space at the reduced rate of $8/hour to contracted renters in good financial standing. If you are a new renter at BAX, please read more about how to set up an account with us. Please check here daily or subscribe to the RSS feed for the following day’s availability.

The following times/studios are available for Rush Space for Thursday September 2^nd, 2010. If you wish to book please call (718) 832-0018.

Studio A: 9-10am, 11:30am-2pm, 4-6pm, 9-10:30pm

Studio B: 9-11am, 2-3pm, 5-6pm, 8-10:30pm

Studio C: 9am-2pm, 8:15-10:30pm

Studio D: 9am-2pm, 4-5pm, 8-10:30pm

ATTENTION: The BAX Building will be closed

BAX_admin — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:26:03 +0000

Dear Renters,

The BAX Building will be closed from Saturday August 21st through Sunday August 29th for yearly maintenance.

However, Monday through Friday 8/23-8/27, we will be checking messages on the general voicemail box and emails sent to rentals@bax.org and info@bax.org. We will respond to space rental and registration inquiries within one to two business days.

BAX will re-open for usual business on Monday August 30th.

Sincerely,
The BAX Staff

FALL OPEN HOUSE

BAX_admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:44:41 +0000

Join us for our 2010 Youth Education Fall Open House

Saturday, September 11, 10:00am-2:30pm

Sample FREE dance, theater, and tumbling classes for age 18 months to 18 years.

Meet the BAX faculty and staff, register for the Fall Trimester, enjoy refreshments, tour the facilities.
Check out our fun, colorful Playspace for ages 1-4.

Click here for the Open House Sample Class Schedule.

UPCOMING FALL SESSION

BAX_admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:54:45 +0000

REGISTER NOW for our Fall Youth Classes!

September 13, 2010 – December 18, 2010

Click here for the fall schedule!

Fall Arts Program Administrative Intern

rush — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:12:00 +0000

BAX/Brooklyn Arts Exchange, a multi-disciplinary performing arts organization in Park Slope, Brooklyn is seeking a motivated, intelligent, good-humored and organized individual to join the education team during the popular Fall Arts Program.

The fallintern will work closely with the education staff, counselors, group leaders, teaching artists and program participants (85 children grades K-8).

Intern duties will include:

Assisting Education Director and Education Assistant in all administrative tasks including preparation and scheduling for upcoming fall trimester, outreach for fall internship position and database management.
Completion of an independent intern project in collaboration with supervisor e.g. outreach for education program, developing a video archive etc.
Assisting group leaders when needed- particularly during transitions, lunch outings to a local park and late pick-up program.
Assisting teaching artists, including set up and break down of classrooms.
Class observation.
Covering the front desk- reserving rehearsal space, answering phones, communicating with families.
Leading and engaging children in creative summer program activities
General maintenance of space.

Qualifications:

College or Graduate student with related major and/or keen interest in pursuing a career in arts education and/or arts administration sectors. Previous experience in the performing arts a plus.
Good writing and communication skills- should be adaptable to a fast-paced working environment and enjoy working with children.

For more information about BAX and our summer programs, please visit www.bax.org

September 1st- December 17th, 2010

20-25 hours/ week minimum (preferably between 9am-6pm Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm on Saturdays)

$850Stipend (for entire length of internship)

Please send cover letter explaining your interest in the position and resume by Monday, July 26^th 2010 to Alex Clothier at:
eduintern@bax.org.

Email only please. Include “Fall Internship” in the subject line.

What a month! — Marya Warshaw, May 3, 2010

Marya — Mon, 03 May 2010 21:08:17 +0000

I wanted to share how moved I am by the work I saw this month made by our Resident Artists. I am very fortunate to have seen these works grow over an extended period of time and engage with these artists about their work and their days. It’s a different kind of experience to sit in an audience and take tremendous pleasure in what they have made.

Jennie MaryTai Liu wove a world, a language, senses you could smell and stayed with you in LANDS AND PEOPLES.

Victoria Libertore wrote and performed a masterful — smart, funny, provocative, investigation of Countess Elizabeth Bathory in GIRL MEAT, the second work she has made in her residency.

Abigail Browde wrote, directed and performed in THANGKS FOR NOTHIN — I thank her for producing a work of such satisfying quality and I cannot wait to see how this successful production influences her future work.

luciana achugar created PURO DESEO — I was spellbound experiencing a production that was unlike any I had seen before.

Thanks to these four extraordinary women for this season and their unique contributions.

THERE’S NO BUSINESS LIKE IT – Victoria Libertore 4/23/10

Victoria — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:33:00 +0000

A rare moment when I don’t know what to say. I’m excited. I’m nervous. I’m working on the business of show business. Figuring out some last numbers as far as expenses so that I can pay everyone this weekend. I have to say, for having not much experience in balancing a budget and even having a budget to put up a show, I feel like I’ve handled the donations very well, paid people fairly and made good use of the money. However, it makes me sad as I’ll be within a few hundred dollars of spending it all on this show. It’s an investment and there are pieces I can keep for the next round. But, the idea of fundraising for another go is a little daunting right now. Maybe I won’t think about that, and just focus on putting up the show tonight. First things first as they say.

I think I have also mentioned this following concept in the blog back in January. But, I’ll say it again. I just remembered the servant archetype. I do a lot of archetypal work in preparation for my performance and while I’m performing. It’s a technique I’ve been developing, and I pass on to my students. While toasting my gluten-free, egg-free waffle, I just remembered the servant archetype. The servant in the best sense: giving. Instead of thinking today/tonight with the opening of the show, “Look at me. Think I’m great. Approve of me,” I simply think (as the servant), “I have a little gift to give you.”

This helps open up my heart and put everything in perspective. But, of course, the audience is also giving me a gift by giving me their time and energy. Well, back to balancing the books, some lunch with my wonderful friends Duck, Andrew and Heidi (who came into town from Chicago for the show), running lines, a light rehearsal, transformation into The Countess and then the show. GO team!

SHOW TIME! Victoria Libertore 4/22/10

Victoria — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:31:15 +0000

SO excited and SO tired. Will write in the morning!

PHOTO CREDIT: ANGELA JIMENEZ

THE COUNTESS IS A LITTLE WEEPY – Victoria Libertore – 4/21/10

Victoria — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:06:57 +0000

Welllllllllllllll, back on top. Had a little breakthrough in rehearsal today. A good cry. The Countess was so sad. I really have no idea what’s going to happen when the show goes up. I know how I could ‘play’ The Countess and be convincing and it could be a good show. But, I don’t want to just ‘play’ her. I hope to keep making discoveries and see what happens in the moment in front of an audience. As Rosalie said to me today, ideally, I would have a three-week preview and get to figure out how it all comes together with an audience. However, I open on Friday, run on Saturday and close on Sunday. So, I’m just diving in the deep end. Our tech went well. Justin, Kayla, Jono and Jeff were all in at some point with Rosalie and I. So lovely to bring all the people and elements together. I’m finding some really fun aspects with all the weapons. We are sold out on Friday and Saturday. Still seats for Sunday last I heard . . .

FEATHER LUMP – Victoria Libertore – 4/20/10

Victoria — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:19:24 +0000

Well, a whirlwind of emotions. Feels so good to be memorized! Not a minute too soon. Played with hair and makeup today. It feels a little frivolous to do so. But, The Countess is so concerned with her appearance that it’s not something I can take lightly. Placed all the set pieces today and wore the costume. It looks wonderful. But, it was a lot to take in as I moved through the space. Glad we have a seven hour rehearsal tomorrow and Thursday for me to really work with these elements. Plus six hours on Friday. What a luxury to just be able to work on the show these four days!? Oh, and I brought in the feather element that I’ve always envisioned from the beginning. I can come up with reasons of what they represent. But, it’s really a visceral vision that I’ve had from the moment I conceived this show. However, it hit me that some people might be allergic to feathers! I thought of this for down feathers. But, not turkey feathers, which is what I have. But, the feathers look wonderful! However, Jeff, our costume designer, got watery eyes tonight . . . alas. I’ll put them out tomorrow and see how we all do. You know that feeling of a lump in your throat? I feel like I have a lump in my heart. It feels very hard or closed off. I think it’s repeating these horrible methods of torture and her horrific sadism over and over that’s got me a little numb. Rosalie suggested that we have a “fun-through” tomorrow where I just let myself go over the top and be ridiculous with her. I’m making such an effort to not let Vic (me) be The Countess that I might be going too far the other direction. Of course, as Jen-Scott, my dramaturg said tonight that the applause is just for having the lines memorized. Especially since I was changing the script up through this morning. I love editing! Such a sense of satisfaction. The illusion of control.