General Mischief Dance Theatre presents Conjunctions, an evening of collaborative works, as part of its ninth season of performances in New York City. Performances will take place on Saturday, November 4th at 8:00PM and Sunday, November 5th at 5:00PM at the Joan Weill Center for Dance, 405 W 55th Street, New York, New York 10019. Tickets are $18 advance for adults/$22 at the door, $15 for students, seniors, artists, and military, $10 kids 10 and under and are available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3102353. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible and ASL translation will be provided.

 

A performance composed of four collaborations between the General Mischief company, under the leadership of Head Troublemaker Emily Smyth Vartanian, and a diverse group of collaborators.  These collaborators include choreographer Karen Gayle, composer Lizzie Hagstedt, actor/sculptor Kevin Reese, poet Sandra Susser, composer Donna Viscuso and the VNote Ensemble, and a live performance by the stunning musical trio YY Sisters!  Two works are premieres and new elements have been added to existing collaborations, so there is something new to see in every work.  

 

Whether you are a long time Mischief fan or new to our playful adventures there will be something brand new for you to see.  Don't miss it!

 

General Mischief Dance Theatre is a New York-based contemporary dance theatre company dedicated to reinforcing the power that joy and laughter have in communicating ideas. The company creates theatrical dance adventures that are playful, accessible, and often interactive. Under the artistic leadership of choreographer Emily Vartanian, Mischief cultivates multidisciplinary collaboration and inspires collective innovation. Mischief’s goal to combine powerful storytelling with high-quality movement reminds audiences that dance is both visceral and visual.

 

“Clever choreography….let yourself revel in live entertainment guaranteed to brighten your mood as the colorful mobile materializes before your very eyes and the professional dancers move with grace and precision.” – Center on the Aisle

 

“Exudes such talent and passion…instills a mix of emotions from the audience.

Delightful and a charming experience.”  - Examiner.com