Chicago Fest Shines Light On Bold Performances
WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Pivot Arts founder/director Julieanne Ehre about the Chicago-based organization and this year’s Pivot Arts Festival.
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“I saw a need for an organization that could support artists who were working outside mainstream theaters, that were doing work that was considered cutting edge. But I would also say, also really looked to find pieces that are accessible to many audiences”. - Julieanne Ehre, director of Pivot Arts talking about the organization’s mission.
The 7th annual Pivot Arts Festival kicks off Friday May 31 and continues through June 9 at locations in the Uptown and Edgewater neighborhoods. This year’s fest will feature five world premiere performances.
A rehearsal for THE ROSINA PROJECT
The Pivot Arts Festival will start with the premiere of THE ROSINA PROJECT. The contemporary adaptation of Rossini’s THE BARBER OF SEVILLE is a co-production created by Chicago Fringe Opera and Brave Soul Movement. There will be 3 presentations of THE ROSINA PROJECT, May 31, June 1 & 2 at Alternatives (4730 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago).
Ahmed Moneka and Jesse LaVercombe in GILGAMESH AND ENKIDU. Photo credit Bruce Silcox
The Pivot Arts Festival will also present the premiere of GILGAMESH AND ENKIDU, a production that mixes live music, physical theater and storytelling.
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