News from New World School of the Arts

A Center of Excellence in the Visual and Performing Arts, at Miami Dade College - April 2011

PROJECT R RAISES AWARENESS OF GLOBAL ISSUES

Sponsored by Miami Dade College's Earth Ethics Institute, New World School of the Arts' Music and Visual Arts divisions have come together to bring forth environmental issues central to humanity. Lead by NWSA faculty members Rosario Martinez-Cañas, Dr. Susan Epstein Garcia, and Dr. Ferdinando De Sena, the collaborative project, titled PROJECT R, uses art as a springboard to initiate a dialogue among NWSA and MDC students about urban and natural environmental global issues.

The goal of PROJECT R is to highlight environmental problems, both urban and natural, through a series of branding actions and events that resonate with the target group. With words such as Reconsider, Rebirth, Repair, Revolution, and Reinvent, the project first aims to initiate an environmental dialogue among the NWSA / MDC group. An interactive wall installation will be erected at the MDC Wolfson Campus to depict graphically the issues raised during the first stage of PROJECT R. A collaborative effort, the wall includes the work of the seven college graphic designers who will interpret each of the environmental issues that their music counterparts chose.Finally, NWSA college and high school music students will present PROJECT R - A Concert at the Colony Theater, to illustrate the environmental issues through a combination of music compositions.

PROJECT R - Unveiling of Wall Installation

March 31; 12:00 noon

Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus

Building 2, adjacent to the MDC Wolfson bookstore

PROJECT R - A Concert

April 12; 7:00 PM

Colony Theater

1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

Both events are free and open to the public.

Information at 305-237-3620

TONY-AWARD WINNER ALEX LACAMOIRE OFFERS MASTER CLASS

New World School of the Arts continues its third season of Make Art Work [MAW] with varied and creative panels. The third MAW lecture brings Alex Lacamoire [NWSA 1992 music alum], Tony-Award winner for Best Orchestration in In the Heights, to offer a master class session for the high school and college theater students, and open the floor for Q&A with the students. "I hope that by talking to the students about my journey to Broadway, they will learn that achieving their dreams of performing professionally is entirely possible if they work hard and maintain a passion for their craft," commented Lacamoire.

Make Art Work [MAW]: "Talking Business with Alex Lacamoire"

April 1; 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Louise O. Gerrits Theater

25 NE 2 Street, 8th Floor, downtown Miami

Information at 305-237-3559

PHOTOGRAPHY MEETS POETRY IN UTOPIAN DISPLAY

Abe's Penny will host "Abe's Penny Live" at New World School of the Arts' Artseen Gallery, in partnership with "O, Miami," a county-wide poetry festival inaugurating in April 2011. The exhibition will include four series of four images by Miami photographers Lee Materazzi, Francie Bishop Good, Samantha Salzinger, and Robby Campbell.

During the month-long exhibition, and especially at the opening night celebration on Saturday, April 2, writers will be invited to visit Artseen and submit poems inspired by each series of photographs. Submissions will be collected in a drop box at the gallery and poets can display them by tacking them to a designated wall. At the end of the month, Abe's Penny will choose the best collaboration and publish it. BFA/college alumni from the New World School of the Arts will interpret the idea of a "writing space," fabricating utopian yet functional work stations for writers visiting the gallery. Participating alumni include Cynthia Cruz, Nicole Doran, Patti Her, sleeper and Leonardo Valencia. Space will be available for use during Abe's Penny Live.

Opening Reception: April 2; 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Artseen Gallery

2215 NW 2 Avenue, Wynwood

8:00 PM poetry readings by Denise Duhamel and Gabrielle Calvocoressi

Additional readings:

April 9 - 6:00 PM; April 12 - 6:00 PM; April 19 - 6:00 PM; April 26 - 7:00 PM

Information at 305-237-3620

SIGNIFICANT RECOGNITION OF NWSA TALENT AT THE

35TH ANNUAL CARBONELL AWARDS

The 2011 Carbonell Awards is living testament to the remarkable talent that comes from New World School of the Arts every year.

Among the nominees that had their beginnings at NWSA are:

Best Actor: David Hemphill, Equus, New Theatre Carbonell

Best Supporting Actor: Marckenson Charles, Groundswell, Mosaic; and Erik Fabregat, A Behanding in Spokane, GableStage and Blasted, GableStage

Best Supporting Actress: Jackie Rivera, Speech and Debate, GableStage

Best Supporting Actor: Nick Duckardt, Dr. Radio, Florida Stage

Also nominated is New World School of the Arts faculty Jeff Quinn for Best Lighting in Blasted, GableStage and The Quarrel, GableStage

Congratulations to all our nominees!

FABIOLA, PROVOCATIVE PLAY BY EDUARDO MACHADO GRACES NWSA STAGE

Presenting Fabiola, by Cuban-American playwright Eduardo Machado, New World School of the Arts culminates its 2010-2011 theater season with what many consider to be a heart rendering production. Directed by NWSA theater faculty Gail Garrisan, this play highlights the artistic talent of the college juniors and seniors.

Fabiola is set in post-Batista Cuba, from 1955-1967. This thought-provoking play explores the intricate familial relationships of one upper class family set against the backdrop of unrelenting political turmoil. It is harsh, humorous, hopeful, and above all-human. *Fabiola contains adult content.

April 6, 7, 8, 9; 7:30 PM

April 10; 2:00 PM

Louise O. Gerrits Theatre

25 NE 2 Street, 8th Floor, downtown Miami

General admission is $12 / Students and seniors $5

Information at 305-237-3541

DOUBLE OPERA BILL PRESENTS RITA AND CAPTAIN LOVELOCK

A double bill of Donizetti's Rita and John Duke's Captain Lovelock will be presented by New World School of the Arts Opera Theater Ensemble under the artistic direction of Rodney Miller. NWSA faculty member Elena Maria Garcia will provide the stage direction and Alfred Gershfeld will direct the NWSA Orchestra.

The story of Rita, the tyrannical and abusive wife of the timid Beppe, begins at her inn. The life of the couple is thrown into turmoil with the unexpected arrival of Gaspar, the first husband of Rita, whom all believed to have drowned. Believing that Rita has died in a fire, Gaspar has returned to obtain her death certificate so that he can remarry. Beppe sees this as an opportunity to escape from Rita's abuse and the two men agree to a game where the winnings will be Rita. A tale of mistaken identity, Captain Lovelock is about the lovesick Terentia, an elderly and wealthy widow from the provinces, who returns for a visit to the capital with very young ideas. Surprising her daughters and her maid, she announces her determination to marry a young officer with the help of a marriage broker. A clever disguise helps Terentia realize the mistake she was about to make.

April 8, 9; 7:30 PM

Gusman Center for the Performing Arts

174 East Flagler, downtown Miami

General admission is $10 / Students and seniors $5

Information at 305-237-7855

POST - VARIED BFA SHOW AT CIFO

The 2011 visual arts candidates present POST, BFA exhibition, in Miami's renowned CIFO gallery, graciously sponsored by WLRN. NWSA has fostered a legacy of graduates that excel in the Visual Arts; becoming prestigious figures in both the local and international art world, such as Hernan Bas, Bert Rodriguez, and Jen Stark. The 22 BFA candidates of 2011 have continued to push the barriers, culminating in a vivid and spanking-new array of work that ranges from sculpture, painting and interactive installation, to graphic design work, photography, and video art.

2011 Exhibiting BFA Artists: Nicole Burko, Franky Cruz, Karla R. Davila, Gustavo González, Mauricio Gonzalez, Nanjoo Hong, Stacye Jones, Herman F. Kaizedo, Jessie Laino, limchoy lee, Inga Loyev, Veronika Lugo, Melissa Mastroeni, María Fernanda Mayorga, Denisse Monge, Natalia (Macky) Ortelli, Francis Pisfil, Colin Sherrell, Dominique Thomas, Sam Ubinas & Zonia Zena.

April 9; 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation

1018 North Miami Avenue, Miami

Exhibition is free and open to the public, and will remain open through Saturday, April 30, 2011. To view after April 9, call 305-237-3620.

GROWING UP ON BROADWAY - 2ND ANNUAL CONNECTION GALA AT ACTORS' PLAYHOUSE

A sensational presentation by the NWSA high school Connection, featuring
18 students will perform from past and present numbers from award winning Broadway shows including Bye Bye Birdie, Jersey Boys, and All Shook Up, among others. Arrive early and bid in exciting silent auction items. There will be refreshments and hors d'oeuvres and a silent as well as fabulous raffle prizes.

The Connection troupe is a high energy performance group of New World School of the Arts, produced by the theater division and directed by Ron Headrick.

April 9; 6:00 PM

Miracle Theater

280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables

General admission at the door is $10 / Students and seniors $5

THANK YOU, NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS SUPPORTERS

GEORGE ABBOTT AWARD HONORS NWSA DEAN OF THEATER

PATRICE BAILEY

Patrice Bailey, Dean of Theater at New World School of the Arts, will be honored with the prestigious 2011 George Abbott Award during the 35th Annual Carbonell Awards. An exceptional educator and beacon of the arts in our community, Patrice is responsible for the expansion and growth of a program that is today among the premiere centers of theater training in Florida. She has helped lead NWSA graduates to success in South Florida, New York and around the country. Each year, the George Abbott Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts is presented for significant contributions to the artistic and cultural development of the region.

Patrice Bailey holds an MFA in Directing from Florida State University, and an MA in Oral Interpretation of Literature and Speech Communication from Indiana State University. Current Dean of Theater, Patrice has been with NWSA since 1994. As a faculty member she taught Acting, Scene Study, Voice and Diction, and Directing. In addition, Ms. Bailey has directed over 50 productions including two seasons with City Theater. Her direction of New World Rep's production of Faith Healer won a Carbonell Award for Best Production of a Play. Previously, Ms. Bailey taught at Florida International University for the Theater and Dance Department and worked as a consultant to the Executive MBA and Evening MBA programs in the College of Business. Ms. Bailey has also worked extensively in television production, specifically as a talent coordinator for the Tony Awards.

The Award will be presented on

April 4, 7:30 PM

Broward Center for the Performing Arts

201 SW 5 Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale

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