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Folk Art Performance at PS104

2:30 PM, Tuesday, April 30, 2013

CTW is bringing a series of folk art performance–singing, dancing, music–to PS104.

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Chinese Theatre Works

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CTW is performing at Farmingdale State College for its Multinational Cultural Festival

11 AM — 4 PM, Saturday, April 27th, 2013

Snakes hold a special place in the hearts and minds of the Chinese people. The snake, after all, is a small dragon! — For the Year of the Snake (2013), CTW will present a joyous mix of traditional and contemporary puppetry, dance, song and story.

“Hao Bang Ya” is a common Chinese expression meaning “Great!” or “Well done!” The show features a jolly selection of puppet vignettes, many based on popular songs and or well know Chinese sayings. While some parts of the program are performed in Chinese, all include English explanations. Sing-alongs, games and audience participation and a post-show hands-on demonstrations make the Chinese cultural experience and language learning accessible to even the youngest audience members.

You and your family are more than welcome to join us!

Please visit http://www.aacfli.org/ for more information about the festival.

P.S.: this great program is now also available to travel up and perform for you at your convenience. Please feel free to contact us if you are considering CTW as you program for this year!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Chinese Theatre Works

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“Tiger Tales” at China Institute

6:30 PM, Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

CTW is very excited to bring our signature and award-winning Shadow Puppetry show–Tiger Tales (which has been performed world-wide) to China Institute!

P.S.: this great program is now also available to travel up and perform for you at your convenience. Please feel free to contact us if you are considering CTW as you program for this year!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Chinese Theatre Works

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CTWs going to SUNY GENESEO

Mon. April 1 and Tues. April 2

CTW is bringing our new Canstastoria show “White Snake” and signature workshops to SUNY Geneseo!

The new “White Snake” performance is one of the best-loved tales in Chinese literature into a story-telling spectacle that fuses music, cinematic Powerpoint projections, and traditional shadow puppetry. This ancient legend depicts the adventures between a powerful snake spirit with magical healing powers and a young woman, and their enduring love.

P.S. this brand new program is now also available to travel up and perform for you at your convenience. Please feel free to contact us if you are considering CTW as you program for this year!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Chinese Theatre Works

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CTWs at Joe’s Pub

Thurs. March 28, Fri. March 29 and Sat. March 30 at 7:00 p.m.

Chinese Theatre Works is collaborating with claw-hammer banjo player, composer and singer ABIGAIL WASHBURN in the debut production of POST-AMERICAN GIRL at Joe’s Pub at The Public, March 28 -30.

Washburn’s new stage piece is about an American girl coming-of-age in a swiftly changing global order. It features several antique traditional shadow figures from our collection as well as a bunraku-style puppet designed and built by Stephen Kaplin. The music will blend traditional Chinese and Appalachia, sacred harp song and Peking Opera.

The band will include CTW associates, percussion master TIAN GANG and Guzheng master Wang Junling, as well as composer, violinist and violist JEREMY KITTEL; cellist TRISTAN CLARIDGE, actress Jennifer Lim. CTW founder, Kuang-Yu Fong will be the featured Chinese vocalist and singer.

POST-AMERICAN GIRL is directed by Meiyin Wang, Associate Artistic Producer of The Public’s Under The Radar. It was developed by Ms. Washburn as part of “New York Voices”, the popular commission series designed to help musicians make the leap from songwriting and performance to theatrical production.