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September 22, 2008
The Civilians to Develop New Theatre Work, Brooklyn at Eye Level
Playbill.com
by Adam Hetrick
With more and more performing arts performances dealing with contemporary events, it was only a matter of time before Atlantic Yards made its way to the stage.
The Civilians will lend an exploratory eye across the East River with their latest work, Brooklyn at Eye Level, which will be presented beginning Dec. 4.
Beginning in October, the innovative theatrical troupe led by artistic director Steven Cosson will conduct interviews with residents, business owners, politicians and civic organizations in Brooklyn neighborhoods, including Fort Greene, Boreum Hill, Downtown Brooklyn, Crown Heights, Park Slope and Prospect Heights.
Of specific interest will be the Atlantic Yards project and its effects on Brooklyn's diverse communities. Part of the project will include labs that unite the Civilians with members of the community to explore the changing face of Brooklyn.
...The Civilians will present the results of their research in a series of public performances at the Brooklyn Lyceum Dec. 4-7. The developing work will incorporate local residents with actors, musicians and dancers. Following the developmental presentations, the Civilians will hone Brooklyn at Eye Level into a full-length theatrical piece that will debut in the fall of 2009.
NoLandGrab: If Bruce Ratner and Atlantic Yards make it into the finished piece, we suggest the following working title — "The Lyin' King."
Posted by eric at September 22, 2008 2:06 PM