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AMERYKA

By Critical Mass Performance Group (other events)

21 Dates Through Mar 06, 2016
 
ABOUT ABOUT

Charting a course through 250 years of astonishing connections between the United States and Poland, AMERYKA is an epic exploration of the universal human longing for freedom and justice. From the American Revolution to the global War on Terror, from the struggle for civil rights to the fight against communism, AMERYKA turns history inside out in an unforgettable examination of the promises and betrayals of democracy.  Critical Mass Performance Group’s signature, kaleidoscopic style of found texts, movement, music and spectacle culminates in an exhilarating, theatrical journey.

February 5 through March 6, 2016


Act 1 runs 75 minutes; Act 2 runs 75 minutes, plus 10 minute intermission.

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EVENTS CALENDAR: 

During our run at The Shakespeare Center, we've planned some special, pre and post-show ancillary events, each with a topic fundamental to the making of AMERYKA. The events are free with your ticket so come learn what inspires, motivates and drives our work!


Throughout the run: 
In partnership with the Center for the Study of Political Graphics are honored to host an exhibition of important political posters from the Polish Solidarity and American civil rights movements.


Friday, Feb. 12 post-show
A vital conversation about the current state of Polish civil rights, democracy and the LGBT community, with Polish scholars, authors and activists Pawel Leszkowicz, Tomasz Kitilinski, and Sophie Lesinska, and author, performer and curator of LA Public Library's ALOUD series, Louise Steinman, This conversation will begin immediately following the performance.


Saturday, Feb. 13 – pre-show 
Enjoy live jazz with Richard Velzen Trio, before the performance, starting at 7pm.


Saturday, Feb. 13 post-show
You’re Producing What? A discussion between artists and producers dedicated to producing bold theatre in Los Angeles. Guests include Mark Seldis and Katharine Noon of Ghost Road Company, Guy Zimmerman of Padua Playwrights, and Nancy Keystone of Critical Mass Performance Group. This conversation will begin immediately following the performance.


Friday, Feb. 19 – pre-show
Political Poster Making led by artist Dewey Tafoya. Join us before the show, at 7pm, to make your own political statement.


Friday, Feb. 19 – post-show
Free, late-night screening of "High Noon!"  We won’t give it away, but the 1952 Western, starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly, is intimately entwined with AMERYKA! Join us after the performance with a bag of popcorn, a drink and a comfy chair and let’s watch a movie!


Saturday, Feb. 20 –pre-show
Enjoy live jazz with Richard Velzen Trio, before the performance, starting at 7pm.


Sunday, Feb. 21 – post-show (matinee)
Madeleine Brand in Conversation with Professor Jody David Armour. The KCRW host sits down with author and USC Roy P. Crocker Professor of Law, for a vital conversation about justice, Black Lives Matter, and the impact of American civil rights on the international community.  Not to be missed!  Join us at 4:30pm, following the 2pm matinee.


Monday, Feb. 22 – pre-show
Los Angeles Artist Mixer!  Hard-working theatre artists, join us at 7pm for free snacks and good company before the performance.
Monday, Feb. 22 post-show


You Call That Theatre? A discussion between independent artists and leaders of companies dedicated to devised work, ensemble and cool theatre. Join us following the evening’s show to learn more about their “theatre.” Guests include, Sean Cawelti, Estela Garcia, Traci Kato-Kiriyama, Kennedy Kabasares, and Nancy Keystone.


Friday, Feb. 26 pre-show
Political Poster Making led by artist Dewey Tafoya. Join us before the show, at 7pm, to make your own political statement.


Friday, Feb. 26 – post-show
Free, late-night screening of "High Noon!"  We won’t give it away, but the 1952 Western, starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly, is intimately entwined with AMERYKA! Join us after the performance with a bag of popcorn, a drink and a comfy chair and let’s watch a movie!


Saturday, Feb. 27 – pre-show
A Conversation with Adam Michnik.  The courageous Polish historian, essayist and former dissident will share his experiences as a contemporary revolutionary who speaks truth to power.  Do not miss his rare visit from Poland.  Join us before the show, at 7pm.


Monday, Feb. 29 pre-show
Los Angeles Artist Mixer!  Hard-working theatre artists, join us at 7pm for free snacks and good company before the performance.


Saturday, March 5 pre-show
Enjoy live jazz with Richard Velzen Trio, before the performance, starting at 7pm.

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