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New Podcast Tour Unites Orange County Creativity

04.17.18

1888's Why We Write: Orange County Roadshow  highlights creative purpose and necessity in Orange County. Taking submissions from across the globe, this essay series stands as a manifesto to why writers put pen to paper. Each essay is less than 500 words, and everyone is invited to submit and share their work. Why We Write essays will be performed by invitation or through actors for international authors who can’t make the trip.

The Why We Write project was inspired by George Orwell’s 1946 essay “Why I Write.” 1888 developed this program to highlight our motives for writing and asked the community to share their story and join the conversation. Over the last month, this collaborative project received submissions from Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Denmark, England, India, Indonesia, Israel, Malta, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Scotland, Singapore, United Kingdom, and 33 States in America.

The events will feature author readings from curated essay submissions and will be recorded for audio podcast and a special video documentary. Below is a list of events in Costa Mesa, Anaheim, and the City of Orange:

The LAB, Anti-Mall, Costa Mesa

Wednesday, April 18 / Free 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Cooks Chapel, Packing House, Anaheim

Wednesday, May 16 / $9 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

1888 Center, Orange

Wednesday, June 20 / $9 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

This 1888 Roadshow is produced in partnership with Community Engagement, Anaheim Packing District, and The LAB.

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Experience Ailey live

04.16.18

Segerstrom Center for the Arts proudly welcomes the return of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in an exclusive Southern California engagement April 18 - 22.. The Company will dance new programs that feature five works never before seen at the Center and several sets to music by legends of the jazz world. The three Southern California Premieres are – Members Don't Get Weary (2017), choreographed by Bessie Award Winner Jamal Roberts to music of John Coltrane, Victoria (2017) choreographed by Spanish choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano to music by Michael Gordon, and a new production of Mass (2004/2017) choreographed by Ailey Artistic Director Robert Battle to music of John Mackey. Two works new to Segerstrom Center are Ella (2008) to the music of Ella Fitzgerald and In/Side (2008) to music of Nina Simone.

The programming also includes beloved Ailey classics The Golden Section (1983) choreographed by Twyla Tharp to music of David Byrne, Stack-Up (1982) choreographed by Talley Beatty to music of Earth, Wind & Fire, Grover Washington, Jr., Fearless Four and Alphonze Mouzon, and the American Masterpiece Revelations (1960) choreographed by Alvin Ailey.

These works are performed in three different programs from April 19-22. Also, the engagement opens on April 18 with Discover Ailey, a special hour-long moderated performance that includes complete performances of Members Don’t Get Weary, Ella and Revelations. Discover Ailey is an ideal introduction to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre and the Company’s energy, artistry and spirit of dance. Tickets starting at $19 are specially priced for this unique and informative evening.

In anticipation of the Company’s return to the Center, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s stay begins with its popular FREE Ailey community dance event - Revelations Celebration - on Saturday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the new Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. Visitors of all ages are invited to participate and engage with Company performers, teaching artists, and to enjoy other activities as well. Acclaimed Company teaching artist Nasha Thomas-Schmitt, master teacher for Arts In Education and former AAADT star, will teach the distinctive movements from three of the most well-known pieces in the Company’s cornerstone work, Revelations, including “Rocka My Soul,” “Wade in the Water” and “I’ve ‘Been Buked.”  Fans and novices alike are welcome!

Ticket prices for the full performances April 19 – 22 starts at $29. Tickets for Discover Ailey on April 18 start at $19. Tickets for all performances are now available online at SCFTA.org, by calling 714.556.2787 and at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa.

For inquiries about group ticket discounts, call the Group Services office at 714.755.0236.

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