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Rebranding the City

Nearly 60 hours of recorded interviews with Akronites

from 24 neighborhoods

constructed into 80 minutes...

Summit StageFest 2018

Two performances of Namaste-WHAT? (one open air and one tented)
One premiere of Rebranding the City with AtPlay Akron

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First rehearsal for “My North Hill,” a tréteau or “platform” play that condenses the action to one small stage (4’ x 8’) in 15 minutes. The script is being created from transcripts of four story circles facilitated with the International Institute at the Exchange House designed to create conversation through sharing stories of personal experience in order to more effectively manage racial tension and celebrate ethnic diversity. Since North Hill is one of the most diverse, mixed-income neighborhoods in the country, the piece will travel throughout various public spaces in North Hill in an effort to cross racial, ethnic, and economic barriers. As it tours, the play will change structure and content as audience members respond to the post-show dialogue. “My North Hill” is a living, breathing piece that aims to enhance civic engagement and participation by sharing, performing, and listening to the stories of each community.
First rehearsal for “My North Hill,” a tréteau or “platform” play that condenses the action to one small stage (4’ x 8’) in 15 minutes. The script is being created from transcripts of four story circles facilitated with the International Institute at the Exchange House designed to create conversation through sharing stories of personal experience in order to more effectively manage racial tension and celebrate ethnic diversity. Since North Hill is one of the most diverse, mixed-income neighborhoods in the country, the piece will travel throughout various public spaces in North Hill in an effort to cross racial, ethnic, and economic barriers. As it tours, the play will change structure and content as audience members respond to the post-show dialogue. “My North Hill” is a living, breathing piece that aims to enhance civic engagement and participation by sharing, performing, and listening to the stories of each community.
“Rebranding the City” plays at @akronartmuseum tonight at 6:30 pm — free and open to the public.
“Rebranding the City” plays at @akronartmuseum tonight at 6:30 pm — free and open to the public.
Rebranding the City: A Humanizing Tour of Akron continues its tour tonight at 6:30 pm at the Innerbelt National Forest. We’re performing with Route 59 behind us and downtown Akron in front.
Rebranding the City: A Humanizing Tour of Akron continues its tour tonight at 6:30 pm at the Innerbelt National Forest. We’re performing with Route 59 behind us and downtown Akron in front.
A new space for endless possibilities. Come by on Saturday from 12 to 6 to explore the multi-use, interdisciplinary venue available to artists, creatives, and do-era #AMPupAkron #dunamistheatre @watheatre
A new space for endless possibilities. Come by on Saturday from 12 to 6 to explore the multi-use, interdisciplinary venue available to artists, creatives, and do-era #AMPupAkron #dunamistheatre @watheatre
Join us for a shortened tour today at 2 pm at #signaltreefest we’re rebranding the city one lock at a time!
Join us for a shortened tour today at 2 pm at #signaltreefest we’re rebranding the city one lock at a time!
Rebranding the City plays at 5:30 at Minson Plaza. Join us outdoors for a play about and with East Akron! @playakron @thejosyjones
Rebranding the City plays at 5:30 at Minson Plaza. Join us outdoors for a play about and with East Akron! @playakron @thejosyjones
#Repost @playakron with @get_repost ・・・ We’re ready for tomorrow’s premier performance of Rebranding the City: A Humanizing Tour of Akron. Join us at 2pm for the 2:30pm showing at 157 King James Way! Free Norka soda and a Peanut Bar are waiting for you courtesy of @norkabeverage @peanutshoppeakron #whynotakron #atplayakron @mayordanhorrigan @akron @akronbeaconjournal @thejosyjones @gumdiptheatre @knightfdn
#Repost @playakron with @get_repost ・・・ We’re ready for tomorrow’s premier performance of Rebranding the City: A Humanizing Tour of Akron. Join us at 2pm for the 2:30pm showing at 157 King James Way! Free Norka soda and a Peanut Bar are waiting for you courtesy of @norkabeverage @peanutshoppeakron #whynotakron #atplayakron @mayordanhorrigan @akron @akronbeaconjournal @thejosyjones @gumdiptheatre @knightfdn
Spent the afternoon leading a workshop with young adults from the Karen Community of Akron for their youth development retreat. We shared stories of challenge, built images with our bodies, and ate great food (when will there be a Karen restaurant in North Hill?)
Spent the afternoon leading a workshop with young adults from the Karen Community of Akron for their youth development retreat. We shared stories of challenge, built images with our bodies, and ate great food (when will there be a Karen restaurant in North Hill?)
Had a meeting this week about the upcoming publication of “My North Hill,” which will present stories from residents past and present, exploring themes of ethnic diversity and neighborhood history. A real, bound book: one you can hold, flip the pages, and keep on the shelf. P.S. Performance coming this fall.
Had a meeting this week about the upcoming publication of “My North Hill,” which will present stories from residents past and present, exploring themes of ethnic diversity and neighborhood history. A real, bound book: one you can hold, flip the pages, and keep on the shelf. P.S. Performance coming this fall.
Out of this world. Tonight we celebrate the Extra-Terrestrials who have defined and shaped our country. Join us as we emcee and perform a scene from Namaste-WHAT? among other amazing artists at @trailheadevents
Out of this world. Tonight we celebrate the Extra-Terrestrials who have defined and shaped our country. Join us as we emcee and perform a scene from Namaste-WHAT? among other amazing artists at @trailheadevents