Smart Arts Calendar of Events

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Let Smart Arts into your heart as you connect with dance, theatre, music, and more. This intimate setting provides for the perfect cultural journey, as guests come aboard to enjoy mini-lectures/displays and meet with celeb artists. Where performance entertains, Smart Arts edu-tains. This season, discover George Orwell’s Animal Farm, William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, State Street Ballet’s Secret Garden, Koresh Dance Company’s 20th Anniversary Celebration, Reduced Shakespeare Company’s The Complete History of America (Abridged): Special Election Edition, Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats, Tartan Terrors’ Celtic Christmas, New York Gilbert & Sullivan’s I’ve Got A Little Twist, DanceWorks Chicago, Linda Smith’s Tragedy to Triumph of Renaissance Artist Artemisia Gentileschi, Yuval Ron Ensemble’s Mystical Music of the Middle East, and Camerata Chamber Players—all at Westchester Community College! Smart Arts is just that: first-rate, affordable, and conveniently located with ample free parking and ticket discounts for children, students, and seniors.

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Here are a few upcoming Smart Arts events. Click the brochure for all events that are scheduled.

NATIONAL PLAYERS Animal Farm (George Orwell’s dramatic play) Saturday, September 15 8:00 pm Revolution has broken out on Manor Farm—the animals have claimed their independence! Humans are banished and the new “Animal Farm” will be a beautiful egalitarian paradise. Pigs, horses, goats, donkeys and dogs—all animals are equal. They can build their new utopia, but can they resist the corruption that led to the humans’ downfall? George Orwell’s chilling and provocative novel is a cautionary tale that remains relevant.The National Players production brings this stunning allegory to life. Tickets are $22 (general admission), $20 (students/seniors/fac-staff), and $16 (children under 13). Series subscription: $38 (See both shows…a $6 savings!).

Fall blockbuster! REDUCED SHAKESEARE COMPANY Complete History of America (Abridged): Special Election Edition Saturday, September 29 8:00 pm This newly created slapstick tour de force about the upcoming presidential election is as hysterical as it is political.The trio entertains in this wild rollercoaster romp of witty political satire. Irreverent, yet informed, a steady stream of satire, parody and song is applied to a broad canvas, turning sacred cows into comedic fodder. “This smash political comedy at its brashest is delivered with breakneck speed. Nothing on the liberal-conservative spectrum escapes inspired lunacy.” (Marianne Evett), Cleveland Plain Dealer. Tickets are $24 (general admission), $22 (students/seniors/fac-staff), and $18 (children under 13) Series subscription: $42 (See both shows… a $6 savings!)

KORESH DANCE COMPANY 20th Anniversary Celebration! Saturday, October 6 8:00 pm Renowned for its powerful stage presence and high energy style, Philadelphia’s acclaimed company has been hailed as a vital international force. Founded in 1991 by Israeli-born choreographer and Artistic Director Ronen Koresh, this troupe presents its audiences with an exciting and emotional blend of ballet, modern and jazz molded into a style of choreography that is both eloquent and explosive.The full length performance features a special mixed repertory program honoring the Company’s 20th anniversary. The program includes jazzbased works from the 90’s, Looking Back, with music from the 40’s and 50’s, as well as the company’s newest work. Tickets are $22 (general admission), $20 (students/seniors/fac-staff), and $16 (children under 13). Series subscription: $58 (see three shows…an $8 savings!). *(This tour of Koresh Dance Company is made possible by a grant from Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment from the Arts.) *(This project is partially supported by a grant from Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour, a program developed and funded by The Heinz Endowments; the William Penn Foundation; the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency; and The Pew Charitable Trusts; and administered by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation.)

CHINESE GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 AT 8:00 PM IN THE ACADEMIC ARTS THEATRE This ensemble represents the best of a time-honored tradition dating back twenty-five centuries. Recognized internationally as the premier Chinese acrobatic touring company, the troupe’s attention to artistic detail, choreography and staging is unparalleled.Award-winning traditional dance and spectacular costuming are combined with ancient and contemporary acrobatics and theatrical techniques in this show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. Tickets are $22 (general admission), $20 (students/seniors/fac-staff), and $16 (children under 13 and Westchester Community College students w/ID).

 
For tickets and additional information about cultural events, call 914-606-6262.