News from New World School of the Arts

A Center of Excellence in the Visual and Performing Arts, at Miami Dade College - October 2010

A PLETHORA OF EVENTS KICK-OFF THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR

The 2010-2011 academic season is officially in full gear. Just a month and half into the year, our students and faculty are prepared to present their first pieces of work to, what they know, will be a "full house." The month promises to have something for everyone. From hilarious theater productions to intimate receptions and lectures with renowned artists, NWSA is proud to offer you a month full of surprises. We look forward to having you in our theater, dance studios, galleries, and music venues to share this exciting year. For a complete list of Fall events, click on this calendar.

LECTURE AND BOOK SIGNING BY GRAPHIC DESIGNER JAMES VICTORE

Renowned controversial graphic designer James Victore will present a lecture on his principles and views as an international designer. As part of his national tour, Victore will host a book signing session immediately following the lecture to introduce his first book Victore or, Who Died and Made You Boss?, in which he leads readers through his "greatest hits" and tells the stories behind his inspirations, his process, and the lessons learned. Each page demonstrates his no-holds-barred take on the practice, business, and teaching of graphic design today. The result is an inspiring, funny, and honest book, which showcases 48 projects that have been plastered on the streets of New York, hung at MoMA, and featured in magazines all over the world.

James Victore is a self-taught designer known for his brilliant and innovative design work. He is currently a professor at the School of Visual Arts in New York and has won countless design awards. He is a popular lecturer around the world and has been the subject of many solo exhibitions.

October 7; 6:00 PM

Artseen Gallery

2215 NW 2 Avenue, Wynwood

Lecture is free and open to the public

Information at 305-237-3375

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THE GIRL FROM MAXIM'S LAUNCHES THEATER SEASON

New World School of the Arts' launches the 2010-2011 Theater season with Georges Feydeau's 1899 epic comedy The Girl from Maxim's. Directed by NWSA theater faculty Andrew Noble, this powerful production, with costumes designed by Estela Vrancovich shows off the craftsmanship and splendor of Victorian garb through gorgeous, rich fabrics, satins and silks, and miles of lace, tulle, braids and feathers. "Undoubtedly a visual delight", said Gail Garrisan, Interim Dean of Theater, "With multiple dresses used to make one outfit when dresses were somewhat like couches, is a real testament of Victorian plumage in the Moulin Rouge era."

Reaching the heights of farcical lunacy, the plot in The Girl from Maxim's is a rollercoaster ride that begins with a night on the town, and adds comical circumstance to comical circumstance in high speed action involving a beautiful chanteuse, marital infidelity, the appearance of an archangel, an "ecstatic" chair, a General who joined the French Foreign Legion "to forget", mistaken identity, an engagement party, and ghosts!

October 8, 9, 14, 16; 7:30 PM

October 10, 17; 2:00 PM

Louise O. Gerrits Theater

25 NE 2 Street, 8th floor, downtown Miami

General admission is $12 / students and seniors $5

Information at 305-237-3541

SHARDS AND RITUALS KICKS-OFF THIRD SEASON OF MAKE ART WORK [MAW]

NWSA's Make Art Work (MAW),kicks-off its third season with award-winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney. A Miami native and NWSA alumnus, McCraney has received critical acclaim for his skilled and innovative approach to theater. During his workshop, Shards and Rituals, McCraney will speak on theater as the reenactment of ancient stories and traditions, made new by the individual.

Beginning its third year, Make Art Work is designed to bring professionals in the art world together with students and the community for a dialogue on the business of art. The series will focus on providing tools, guidance and strategies for success to the next generation of artists and will expand understanding of what it takes to live as an artist in the twenty-first century.

October 13; 1:15 PM

Louise O. Gerrits Theater

25 NE 2 Street, 8th floor, downtown Miami

WORLD-RENOWNED PLAYWRIGHT TARELL ALVIN MCCRANEY BESTOWS A GIFT FROM THE HEART TO HIS ALMA MATER
Tarell Alvin McCraney [NWSA high school 1999], award-winning international playwright will be offering a special gift to NWSA to celebrate his 30th birthday. The prolific playwright has planned a special VIP reception and staged-reading performance at New World School of the Arts to raise much needed funds for the school. Along with actor Glenn Davis and fellow Steppenwolf Ensemble member Jon Michael Hill, McCraney will perform selected scenes from his acclaimed Trilogy including The Brothers Size, In The Red and Brown Water, and Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet. His Brother/Sister trilogy are set in the Louisiana Projects and explore Yoruba mythology.

The presentation is comprised of two events - a VIP reception with McCraney, where he will give away 20 signed copies of his book "The Brother/Sister Plays," followed by the actual book reading performance.

October 15; 6:00 PM

VIP Reception with Tarell McCraney

Louise O. Gerrits Theater

25 NE 2 Street, 8th floor, downtown Miami

Admission to private reception is $100. Includes VIP reception, a signed copy of the book "The Brother/Sister Plays", staged-reading performance, and complimentary parking.

Tickets are limited. To purchase please call 305-237-3753

October 15; 7:30 PM

Staged-Reading Performance

NWSA Dance Studio

25 NE 2 Street, 8th floor, downtown Miami

General admission is $30 and includes performance only

Information at 305-237-3753