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Nicky Checker and Local Playwrights at the Egg!

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On Saturday, Jan. 20th, there was a performance of “Exploratory Playwriting”.  

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The program featured scripts deemed “One Character Wonders” from classes taught by Nicholas Checker at the Thames Club in New London, in coordination with the Garde Arts Center and Flock MakerSpace.  Each script presented an emotions tour de force in which a single character, caught in a state of angst, struggled with the source of that angst, and finally resolves it, for better or worse, while speaking directly to the audience.  

Playwrights included in the presentation were: Henry Stebbines, Jr., David Hamilton, Jo Ann Gallant Brown, Ellen Dahl, Peter Yackovetsky, Thelma Marie Waterman, Pam Barber, and were self performed, or performed by actors Adriana Medina, Darla Allen, Jo Ann Galat Brown.

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The event was well attended and warmly received.   Nicky hosted a party afterwards for one and all.

 

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Maia and Medea at Theatre for a New City

CONJUNCTION

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This is a tale of two travelers, told through a blend of aerial, dance, contortion, text and video.

One is on a quest to find a place in the world through responsibilities to history, moving from alienation to purpose and meaning.

One is on a quest through the wilderness of the psyche, moving from mental health crisis to healing and recovery.

Each traveler becomes a witness to the other’s journey, first from a distance, then closer and closer, until the paths converge.

Each course changes the other, along with all that we carried with us to that meeting place. Who am I? Where do I fit? Why am I the way I am? Why is it the way it is? The big picture and the inner landscape need each other to be whole. We help each other bear the things we carried.

The path continues forward, together.

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a tale of two aliens (our bio)

Partners in life and art, Maia Ramnath and Medea Exogiinos have been creating and performing together for 6 years. They are best known for their normalcy and mass appeal. You may be familiar with the world famous Glassrcize TM method which they founded in 2019. Future multidisciplinary collaborations will include music recording, choreography, writing, alien care brochures, and channeling the spirit of Isadora Duncan’s lesser-known brother Raymond.

For more information: www.movementalien.com, www.constellationmoving.com, www.conjunctionshow.com

https://www.conjunctionshow.com/

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Skytails at the Waterford Library, Friday, November 10th, at 2 pm

 

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Skytails at the Waterford Library, Friday, November 10th, at 2 pm

Tellabration has begun!  Tellabration is a  celebration of storytelling throughout the state, organized by the Ct. Storytelling Center, located in New London.

The tales told by the Mystic Paper Beasts Theatre Company are original or traditional folk stories, expressed through humor and movement, in witty and whimsical handmade masks. These performances have delighted audiences of all ages and many nationalities, from Scotland to California, but primarily in the North East of the US, in sites such as museums, libraries, schools, festivals.

The performer for SkyTales is Marya Ursin, yogi/dancer, artist, writer, director.
About SkyTales:

Many of the stories from the Native American tradition are both mysterious and fun, and often involve animal protagonists. The Mystic Paper Beasts weaves a number of these stories together, using masks, puppets, and movement.

Today, Marya will be telling (with the help of the audience) the stories of

Wolf and Coyote (Miwok)
Skywoman (Onandaga)
Scroll Story: Sun’s Daughter (Cherokee)

There will be time afterwards for question and answer.
This performance is appropriate for family audience, and is aimed toward a K-4 crowd.

Marya has written a story book, illustrated by herself and by her husband and co performer, Dan Potter, also called SkyTails – based on this performance.

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We Beasts shall continue to celebrate Tellabration with a performance at the Dragon’s Egg on Sunday, November 19th, at 4 pm, at which an array of tellers will create worlds of the imagination, for you, the listeners, that you may then continue with your own story!

Dragon’s Egg is located at 401 Shewville Road in Ledyard.  Come to this, as well!   

These are two very different programs.

Blessings and Peace on your day!

Tellabration!! At the egg on November 19th at 4 pm

 

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Tellabration!!

The annual state wide celebration of storytelling!  

The Dragon’s Egg will be the site for storytelling, as a part of this statewide event, on November 19th, at 4 pm.

I have, as the official tellers, from the Ct. Storytelling Center,
 
Stephen Long

John Melmed

 

I also have local tellers
 
Serena Judge
Eric Larsen
and, if there is time, Mystic Paper Beasts.

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This will be a wonderful exploration into international and personal narratives, and is appropriate for all ages.   Come a bit before 4, and stay after to socialize, to swing, to slide around on the dance floor, as we all make new stories and friendships, along the way.

I feel that stories have the power to heal.  Come join us.

In honor and love, marya

 

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Stephen Long

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Holiday Sale at the Egg

 

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Greetings!

The annual Holiday Bazaar at the Dragon’s Egg
(401 Shewville Road, Ledyard: http://www.dragonseggstudio.org)

will be on Saturday, December 2nd, from 1-4 pm.

We usually have vendors of soaps, clothing, art work, jewelry, books, jams, knitwear, and more, and would love to have You as a vendor!

The cost for each vendor is a mere flat fee of $10.
You must bring your own table, and something to go under the feet of the table like a rug, or four face cloths – that sort of thing (it is a dance floor and needs to be protected). We have a number of folding chairs available for use.

Load in will be around noon on the day in question, though you can arrange with me another time, if need be.

Please share this invitation to other crafts/artist vendors, and also with your customer friends!

Thank you. I look forward to hearing from you.

namaste, marya

Dragon’s Egg Presents was a Thing of Beauty and Breath

 

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The annual performance I present in NYC of dancers, actors, musicians, who have been in residence at the Dragon’s Egg in the past year, or two, was this past Saturday, Sept. 23rd, at 2 pm, at University Settlement’s wonderful Speyer Hall.

Our lighting designer was Emma Rivera and our stage manager was LD Kelley. Ticket takers were Aarya Tiwathia and her friend, Mia Gomez. (and me). Dan was our able videographer.

The performers – oh the performers – were wonderful!
I celebrate them, and the art that we all love, and love to share.
Thank you to the Kickstarter supporters and to the sold out audience!

May we walk in peace and kindness.
I look forward to seeing you, whenever that may be.

xo namaste, marya

 

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1. ”Pre-show musical act”The Celestials: Clare Byrne Amy Larimer, Nicholas Leichter, Dan Strauss

2. “BECOMING” (film)
Anabella Lenzu

3. “LIFELINE” Alison Cook Beatty Dance.

4. “Como Las Hortensias: An Excerpt”. Amelia Rose Estrada

5. “Things that aren’t there” TINATA: Brynne Billingsley, Elizabeth Corbett, Penelope Freeh

6. “Forgive Her, Hera” Garet Wierdsma

7. “bouquet” (excerpts) Catherine Messina, rogue wave.

8. “Ode to the Greats: from your favorite disgruntled ex-ballerina”. Falls Kennedy

9. jill sigman/thinkdance

10. “Pilgrimage” (film) Ara Fitzgerald

 

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National Theatre Institute makes Masks!

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NTI masks almost two weeks ago now – were great! This was our first time returning to building masks, monologues, movement pieces, since covid, so it was thrilling and so rich.   The creations were amazing and hugely varied.   What a lovely group of students.

xo m

 

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Stonington Art Walk on September 17

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Marya will be roving as a Mystic Paper Beast for the Stonington Art Walk on Sunday!  Dan will be sitting at the Merrill House with his critters.   Do come – I’d love to see you.  Xo m

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Dragon’s Egg Presents – Reservations and Directions

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Greetings!

 

Hi,

Reservations are now Open for Dragon’s Egg Presents, a concert that will present work by various Egg residents from the last year, at University Settlement, at 184 Eldridge Street, NYC.

For the Dragon’s Egg Presents concert on Sept. 23, at 2 pm,
at University Settlement in NYC,
184 Eldridge St., NY, NY

So that I may keep a list of reservations, please email Me directly with your request,
My email is

mybeasts@aol.com

Please include in the subject line of your email something on the lines of “tickets for Univ Set”.

and you can let me know if you are sending in a cheque.

Paid tickets will be guaranteed, unpaid will be welcomed but if walk ins walk in before you…. all become equal! heh.

Thank you!

You can send a cheque to the Mystic Paper Beasts, or pay via pay pal…
Cheque is actually easier for me to keep track of, plus pay pal takes a fee!

By cheque: written to the Mystic Paper Beasts: 8 Hancox, Stonington, Ct. 06378.
Please identify Univ Set in the subject line.
Reservations will be held in the name of the cheque holder.
@$20.
or
https://paypal.me/dragonseggstudio

Thank you.
namaste, marya

Performers: Alison Cook Beatty, Clare Byrne (Celestials),
Elizabeth Corbett (TINATA), Amelia Rose Estrada, Ara Fitzgerald,
Falls Kennedy, Anabella Lenzu, Catherine Messina,
Jill sigman/thinkdance, Garet Wierdsma

Stage manager: LD Kelley
Producer/assembler: Marya Ursin:
Emma Rivera is our wonderful University Settlement contact.

Directions:
For the Dragon’s Egg Presents on Sept. 23, at 2 pm,
at University Settlement in NYC,
184 Eldridge St.
Here are the closest subway stops:
B/D to Grand Street
F to 2nd Avenue
6 to Spring Street (though this is the furthest “closest” stop)

The theatre is on the second floor. There is an elevator, and I or someone inside the entrance can direct you.
The bathroom is in the basement, also accessible via the small elevator.
There are about 50 -60 chairs in Speyer Hall, and then seating on the floor in front.
Paid reservations – please arrive on time, as many people come in person, without reservations.
We cannot reserve seating beforehand, so come in a timely manner to find a proper seat!
The performance will be about 90 minutes long. There will be no intermission.

Thank you! Xo m

Cancelled: Stroller Scene at the Egg on Saturday, August 19th, at 3 pm

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Stroller Scene showing on Saturday at 3 is Cancelled, because they are fully ensconced in working on the play, and want to keep working.
This is what the Egg is for – the development of work, playing, creating, dreaming.

I have known this group for many years: the founder was a student of mine at the National Theatre Institute! and several of the actors and writers are likewise former nti students!

stroller scene’s mission is to develop and advocate for new plays. We believe in the power of a live audience and craft our work with that in mind. Through providing workshop opportunities, we hope to put plays on the path to receive future productions.

Pageant Play by Jen Diamond, is an exciting new play which we will spend the week developing through various staging concepts to further its growth. It depicts the annual Derby Dolls Pageant in Derby Nevada, a beauty pageant celebrating the women who survived that first harsh winter to found the town – but this year the pageant is troubled.

 

Come to a showing on Saturday the 19th of August at 3 pm for Stroller Scene!

I have known this group for many years, and the founder was a student of mine at the National Theatre Institute! I am always thrilled to have them. If you have come before, they used to go by Team Awesome Robots, and then, for a year or two, by 1d.

stroller scene’s mission is to develop and advocate for new plays. We believe in the power of a live audience and craft our work with that in mind. Through providing workshop opportunities, we hope to put plays on the path to receive future productions.

Pageant Play by Jen Diamond, is an exciting new play which we will spend the week developing through various staging concepts to further its growth. It depicts the annual Derby Dolls Pageant in Derby Nevada, a beauty pageant celebrating the women who survived that first harsh winter to found the town – but this year the pageant is troubled.

(In the group photo: Back row from left to right: Pat Dunning, Ashley Siflinger, Chris Diercksen, David Lawson, Paige Laross; Front row: Nina Roy, Sam Walsh, Valeria Nacer)

 I do hope you can come! yay!!Strollerscene 2023 logo