Friday, January 29, 2016

Black Stripe Theater presents SEVEN, Join us April 14-17




April 14-17, Black Stripe Theater will present the acclaimed documentary play SEVEN @ Sangubashi Transmission Theater

SEVEN
Written by Paula Cizmar, Catherine Filloux, Gail Kriegel, Carol K. Mack, Ruth Margraff, Anna Deavere Smith and Susan Yankowitz

SEVEN tells the true stories of seven women who bravely fought for the well-being of women, families, and children around the globe: in Russia, protecting women from domestic violence; in Cambodia, rescuing girls from human trafficking; in Guatemala, giving voice to the poor; in Afghanistan, empowering rural women; in Nigeria and Pakistan, fighting for women’s education and rights; and in Northern Ireland, promoting peace and equality.

SEVEN will be directed by Rachel Walzer and produced by Sarajean Rossitto.

Performances:
April 14 (Thurs) 7:30pm
April  15 (Fri) 7:30pm
April  16 (Sat) 2:00pm & 7:30pm
April  17 (Sun) 2:00pm & 7:30pm

Tickets - minimum donation per person *
3500 yen – for all reservations and payments made before April 1
4000 yen - for all reservations and payments made from April 1

*Your payment includes one drink and a 500yen donation to nonprofit organizations working on women’s issues.
– more information on the organizations and their work will be shared in mid Feb 2016.
Reserve online:
The online ticket reservation form will be active from Feb 13 thru April 17, 2016

Venue:
SANGUBASHI TRANCE MISSION THEATER
Map and link to theater site http://www.trance-mission.jp/access.html

SEVEN is being performed by Black Stripe Theater as part of the global March to March, more than 100 performances worldwide will spotlight International Women’s Month.  
With gratitude to Vital Voices Global Partnership.

Find out more about SEVEN, the women and the global awareness raising campaign: http://seventheplay.com/

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Jan 17 1:00 meeting and auditions

April 14-17, Black Stripe Theater will present the acclaimed documentary play SEVEN.
Since many people interested in working on this production we have added another meeting and audition time. Please join us even if you are just interested in knowing more about the show

DATE/ TIME =>  Sunday Jan 17  @ 13:00 - 17:00

PLACE: => Takanawa Community Center, (高輪センタ)
ROOM NAME => 第2創作室(dai-ni sosaku-shitsu) on the 2nd floor

ACCESS: just 2 minutes from Shirokan-
Takanawa station (白金高輪駅)
Exit # 1 - you will need to enter from the main street on Sunday
高輪一丁目16番25号 高輪コミュニティぷらざ内
MAP AND ACCESS: http://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/shisetsu/kumincenter/kumincenter/05.html
NOTE: The room is reserved under "PSC"


SEVEN tells the true stories of seven women who bravely fought for the well-being of women, families, and children around the globe: in Russia, protecting women from domestic violence; in Cambodia, rescuing girls from human trafficking; in Guatemala, giving voice to the poor; in Afghanistan, empowering rural women; in Nigeria and Pakistan, fighting for women’s education and rights; and in Northern Ireland, promoting peace and equality.
We are adding more opportunity for production team, crew and artists who might want to be involved in SEVEN
WHAT TO BRING  - an open mind
NO NEED TO BRING -  scripts, resumes or the like
Besides  actors we also need people to help with outreach an PR, help finding and booking rehearsal space PLUS singers, dancers, musicians or other artists