MID MONTH MAKEOVERS
with The BringAbout & Theatrical Design Team
This series places Broadway shows of the past in unexpected, thought provoking, and humorous settings. The BringAbout delivers a 30 minute performance that reveals three songs, two scenes and a dance sensation using the text and sounds of the show in the context of a new environment. The experience expands imagination and inspires new possibilities for the future of known theatrical works. Two time Emmy Award-winning designer and creative director, Jason Sherwood collaborates as lead advisor for the team of designers working with The BringAbout.
Following the performance, viewers can engage with the elemental design for their own play and Instagram posts.
The BringAbout Education Team then turns the design into a classroom with a series of workshops centered around the design, the show, and The BringAbout’s development. The educational opportunities are curated for three diverse groups: New York City youth, teens, and professionals.
A SEAT AT THE ROUND TABLE
Specially designed for Little Island’s “play ground,” the table is the shape of an O. We gather here for the traditional first day of rehearsal table read of a new musical. However, there are seats at the table for folks who might never have access to this part of the theatrical process. The table includes seating for up to 12 members of The BringAbout (performers, music director, director) and 12 park goers. Every 15 minutes, an audience member is tagged and a new park goer gets a seat at the table. When not sitting next to a BringAbout performer belting a new song, park goers can scan a QR code to listen live while in the park.
Prior to the Round Table reading, the public is invited to join The BringAbout for our traditional warm-up. It’s a lively work out for the creative body and mind.
Following the table read, The BringAbout Education Team introduces 6 writings by New York City youth. Curated in advance, the new works may include a scene, monologue, poem, or spoken word. Sitting at the table, the authors hear their work performed by The BringAbout in the heart of New York City.
BC BEAT
BC Beat draws the Broadway community downtown with a thrilling night of performances matched with dance party fun. Justin Johnston drives the experience as our DJ. This is the place where artists, theater makers, and fans of dance and theater rub shoulders with sweaty dancers who just performed new works by 10 of New York City’s most exciting theatrical choreographers.
Historically a sold out evening, BC BEAT is curated twice a year.