FirstWorks Set to Kick off 2015-16 Season With Cloud Eye Control
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FirstWorks Set to Kick off 2015-16 Season With Cloud Eye Control
Cloud Eye Control will debut their show Half Life, a mix of projected animation, theater, and music examines the psychological fallout of global disaster.
"FirstWorks’ new Frontier Series allows audiences to discover the most exciting new artistic visions in the country. There could be no better beginning to the season than the eye-popping innovation and gorgeous animations of Cloud Eye Control,” said Kathleen Pletcher, Executive Artistic Director, FirstWorks.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThis performance by Cloud Eye Control will also kick off FirstWorks' new cross-promotional partnership with the historic Columbus theatre.
Cloud Eye Control will show off their hybrid art of animation, experimental theatre, pop music and puppetry with FirstWorks' Arts Learning students at Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts and Central Falls High School.
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FirstWorks 2015-16 Performance Schedule
November 21
FirstWorks Frontier Series
The FirstWorks Frontier Series will combine interactive media and live performances, featuring "Cloud Eye Control's Half Life" at 8 p.m. at the Columbus Theatre.
Tickets range from $10-$30.
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Photo courtesy of Eugene Ahn
December 4
Lincoln Center Orchestra
Head over to The Vets and check out the Lincoln Center Orchestera led by Pullitzer Prize winning composer Wynton Marsalis, featuring vocals by Denzal Sinclaire. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets range from $28-$100, including $3 restoration fee.
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January 31
London's Balletboyz
London's Balletboyz will make their Rhode Island debut at The Vets at 6:30 p.m.
This group of ten men will take intense physicality to traditionally feminine form.
Tickets for the show range from $18-$75, including a three dollar restoration fee.
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Photo courtesy Christopher Wheeldon
February 27
Urban Bush Women
Urban Bush Women will bring s John Coltrane's A Love Supreme to life with stunning choreography and live music in their world premiere tour.
The show begins at 8 p.m. and tickets range from $18-$75, including a three dollar restoration fee.
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Photo Credit Rick McCullough
March 12 & 13
Aurea Ensemble
Rhode Island's own string quartet ensemble will take the stage to debut their new musical creation called " The World of Čiurlionis.” The shows will take place at 8 p.m. and 3 p.m. respectively.
Ticket prices and a venue have yet to be determined.
April 10
Rosanne Cash
Rosanne Cash, daughter of the legendary Johnny Cash, comes ot The Vets for a 6:30 p.m. show with a full band and multi media experience. Cash will play songs off her Grammy Award winning album The River & The Thread.
Tickets range from $28-$75, including a $3 restoration fee.
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Photo credit Clay Patrick McBride
