Performance
Two Man Gentlemen Band, The Modern Kids, and Centralia
(Saturdays - November 12 & 19, December 3, 2005)
Music, sketch comedy and improv at chashama 217 E.42nd Street.
www.two-man-gentlemen-band.com
www.themodernkids.com
www.centraliaonstage.com

Performance
Gospel of the Harlem Renaissance
(November 11, 2005)
Titus Walker directs the Ujamaa Black Theater in a reprise of his play. At chashama 217 E.42nd Street.

Performance
A Boy and His Soul
(November 10, 2005)
A story of a childhood spent in Philadelphia in the 1970's, during one of the great eras of soul music, created and performed by Colman Domingo. A production by Braze LLC at chashama, 217 East 42nd Street.

Sales Event
sample sale
(November 9, 2005)
Members of the Loriet sports apparel company hold a sample sale of some of their wares at 217 E.42nd Street.

Exhibit
Art Through Inspiration
(November 1 - 30, 2005)
New works by Jeff Belpanno, perhaps including new works made as he sits in the gallery during open hours. Reception date was Thursday, November 3rd. At chashama Gallery, 217 E.42nd Street.

Window
Visit Mykronesia
(October 24, 2005)
A return of the native ethnic folk dances of the exotic, war-torn, one-woman nation, Mykronesia as she celebrates 7 years of sovereignty in a reprise of her celebrated turn earlier this year in chashama's OASIS 2005. This performance details her civil war, hyper-inflation and romantic relationship with the United Nations in celebration of United Nations Day in the chashama 217 E.42nd Street Window, three 12-minute sets between 1 & 2p.
www.mykronesia.com.

Performance
The Collection
(October 13 - 30, 2005)
A play written and directed by Christina Masciotti and featuring John Hagan, Jimmie James and Anna Kohler at at 217 East 42nd. Attendance: 143

Exhibit
Jan Alpert's Women
(October 7 - 30, 2005)
An exhibit at 217 E 42nd Street Gallery.
online art by Jan Alpert

Performance
Benefit Party
(October 6, 2005)
For Theater of a Two-headed Calf. Six bands at 217 East 42nd.
www.twoheadedcalf.org/www/main.html

Window
MATA Composers' Petting Zoo
(September 26-30, 2005)
Presented by chashama in association with MATA (Music at the Anthology, Inc.) in the 217 E.42nd Street and 112 W.44th Street windows. Private and collaborative work sessions are viewable in the Composers' Petting Zoo, a series of storefront display exhibitions of real composers at work. In these two chashama venues, MATA provides eight MATA commissionees a place to work, where the Micro-Orchestra players can meet with them throughout the week in consultations, collaborative sessions and rehearsals. Finished works are to debut October 1 & 2nd at St. Peter’s Church, 346 W. 20th St., New York, NY between 8th and 9th Aves.
www.matafestival.org

Performance
THE HEINER MULLER ATELIER
(September 19, 2005)
A presentation by The Pool of an open rehearsal of work by the East German playwright at 217 E.42nd Street. Founding members Alice Reagan, David Dalton and Erwin Maas share and present their atelier process inspired by Muller and performed by a wonderful 'pool' of actors/musicians/collaborators. "The Pool is a collective of international directors who commit to a Theatre of Necessity. We believe that a director's skills expand through an ongoing dialogue with other directors and practical investigation. In our atelier environment we value process rather than product in order to develop our craft."

Exhibit
Performances
(Sept.2 - 30, 2005)
Iliyan Ivanov's- AKA Rikka's- second solo exhibition at a chashama venue comes to 217 E.42nd Street with an artist's reception on September 21st.
about iliyan

Performance
Circles
(August 31, 2005)
A reading of the latest work by Joseph Byrne, directed by Stephen Francis, with actors Joseph Byrne and Michelle Davids. At 217 E.42nd Street. A chashama Performance Development Space Grant.

Window/Exhibit
3docUmenT
(August 22 - Sept.1, 2005)
Stephen Reynolds and Nisian Hughes combine the window at 217 E.42nd with the gallery walls in a 'Lazy Susan'-style carousel of daily art. What is created/displayed in the window one day, was rotated to the wall the next, culminating in a documented history of the week. Each day the window was photographed, forming the core of the exhibition. The gallery show ran for one week after the window display finished. Opening Reception on August 25, Closing Party on Sept.1. A chashama AREA Window Performance Space Grant Award.
stephensarre.blogspot.com
www.nisianhughes.com

Screening
Situation Room #2
(August 18-19, 2005)
A short film by Steve Staso, featuring Julie Atlas Muz, Ishmael Houston-Jones, Aqui, Yvonne Meier-Schmidlap, Jennifer Monson, Walter Steding, Justin James. Situation Room #2 is a situationist/conceptual film with two theoretical constructs: the belief that there are no more narratives only situations in film and the ideal that four people can change the world. The film was shot on an empty lot during the Republican National Convention in NYC in the summer of 2005.
www.bonefilm.com
blog

Performance
Gospel of the Harlem Renaissance
(August 12-13, 2005)
Titus Walker directs the Ujamaa Black Theater in a reprise of his play at 217 E.42nd Street.

Window
Cilla Vee
(August 1-5, 2005)
A festival of motion sculpture installations created and designed by Cilla Vee Movement Projects director Claire Elizabeth Barratt and performed by the company's members. from August 1 – August 5 in our storefront space at 217 East 42nd St. Schedule: August 1st – "BETWEEN MA AND A SOFT SPACE"; August 2nd – "GOLD LEAF"; August 3rd "CARMEN MIRANDA TROPICAL INSTALLATION"; August 4th – "HUMAN CLAY"; August 5th – "FROM THE DEEP". This event was free and available for viewing by all passersby.
www.hhproduction.org

Performance
OASIS 2005
(July 18 - 29, 2005)
chashama's signature festival of new performance featured over 40 choreographers and musicians in 20 minute performances with 2 weeks of performances twice a day at 217 E.42nd Street. 1st week schedule featured lunchtime dance and evening music; the 2nd week was lunchtime music with evening dance.

Exhibit
Self Made Space
(July 1 - 30, 2005)
Photography exhibit by Danelle Manthey: "In this project, I attempt to capture the subject's individuality as they express themselves in a visually creative manner constructing a personal statement space." In 217 E.42nd Street with a reception, Thursday, July 14, 6 - 9p.
www.mantheyphoto.com

Window
BEAT IT
(June 27 - July 4, 2005)
A weeklong open performance / rehearsal by Erin McMonagle taking place in the 217 window and culminating in a grand finale July 4th at 2p, when all participants will be asked back to perform one last time together.
http://beat-it-erin.blogspot.com

Performance
The Ninja Project: "Key Elements"
(June 20 - 22, 2005)
The story of the Ninja living in the shadows of 16th century Japan by Team Takahashi at 217 E.42nd Street. Made possible, in part, through the sponsorship of The Field with funding from Meet The Composer's Creative Connection. This program has been funded in part through Meet the Composer’s Creative Connections Program with the support of ASCAP Foundation, Copland Fund, Ford Foundation, Jerome Foundation, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on the Arts, Virgil Thomson Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
www.teamtakahashi.com

Window
Bou Bou Tehran
(June 9 - 18, 2005)
A work-in-progress by Maryam Mehrjui with public improvisations at the window and a public showing on the 18th. At 217 E.42nd Street.

Performance
did you hear the one about the performance artist who...
(June 7, 2005)
An after-work promotional event at 217 E 42 Street for the Currency 2005 International Festival of Performance running in October at 208 W.37th Street. Performances by artistic director Anita Durst, festival director Dan McKereghan and Currency alumnus Peter Grzybowski.

Exhibit
New Kingdoms
(June 1 - 25, 2005)
Featuring paintings and fabric-based sculpture. During exhibition hours the artist Mio Shirai was stationed at the Gallery with table laden with sewing equipment and additional supplies. Viewers were able to participate with the artist in the creation of flags and other images reflecting individual, imaginary and internal realms as opposed nationalist or imperial uses. Reception June 8. At chashama 217 Gallery.

Window
Orquidea Dance
(May 30 - Jun.3, 2005)
A group window performance pulled from conversation, research, recollection, and relationships, women who are peers and friends share the space to communicate inspired movement.

Performance
Gospel of the Harlem Renaissance
(May 22 & 27-28, 2005)
Titus Walker directs the Ujamaa Black Theater in a revival of his play at 217 E.42nd Street.

Performance
Circles
(May 24, 2005)
A reading of Joseph Byrne's latest work at 217 E.42nd Street. With a brief Q&A session and refreshments afterwards.

Performance
Parallel Exit benefit
(May 14, 2005)
Held at 217 E.42nd Street for their upcoming production THIS WAY THAT WAY.

Performance
House
(May 13, 2005)
A fundraiser and reading for Canta (Chanta) Entertainment of a new play by David Bromley. At 217 E.42nd Street.
www.cantaentertainment.com

Performance
The Collection
(May 12, 2005)
Couture bridal gown designer and self-proclaimed "fluting queen", Anna, is thrust into the legal battle of her life when an ex-boss tries to steal away her creations. With Anna Kohler, Jean Brassard and Jimmie James. Written and Directed by Christina Masciotti. At 217 E.42nd Street.

Exhibit
The America Project
May 5 - 28, 2005
An exhibition of paintings by Amy Sinclair in the 217 Gallery. Reception on May 11.

Performance
Embracing the Undertoad
Apr.26 - May 7, 2005
In this production of "Embracing the Undertoad" by This Woman's Work Theatre Company, 3 women struggle for love, peace and safe passage in a full-length play by award-winning New York City playwright, Robin Rice Lichtig. This work examines the relationship between Agnes, a waitress and Madeline, a writer, as their quiet, focused life is interrupted by Bella, Aggie's sister, one snowy night. The women confront their pasts and mutual futures together in the midst of revelations and loss.
This Womans Work Theatre

Exhibit
Transmission - 42nd Street
Apr.18 - 24, 2005
A 217 store front multi-media installation which looks at the effects of media technology on communication by presenting an interpolation of the history and development of media technology and media documentation of the installation's specific location, New York City.
 Labtest is a collaboration of artists based in the Czech republic, the United Arab Emerites, and the US. The project is directed by Stephen Dirkes and Peter Bill. Closing reception held on April 23 in conjunction with reception for "Conversations" exhibit.
Labtest's webpage

Performance
Centralia
Apr.16, 2005
Three acts on one bill: Centralia- Matt Higgins, Jay Rhoderick, Kevin Scott; MEAT- Elizabeth Ellis, Reggan Holland, Becky Poole and Livia Scott; and Afterglow with DJs.
www.centraliaonstage.com
www.funnymeat.com

Performance
An Olive on the Seder Plate
Apr.15 & 17, 2005
A multimedia performance exploring how progressive Jews wrestle with the Israeli military occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The show challenges the policies behind the occupation as it consistently approaches the issues from multiple perspectives, and addresses Jewish concerns of anti-Semitism.
www.libertycabbage.org/promo.html

Performance
Harlem Gospel
Apr.13, 2005
Titus Walker directs the Ujamaa Black Theater in a revival of his play.

Performance
Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
Apr.12 & 14, 2005
A One Armed Man production by Sanctuary: Playwrights Theatre, directed by Sherri Kronfeld, written by Adam Klasfeld and featuring Donna Abraham, Nick Choksi*, Michael De Nola, Michelle Dingoor, and Mark Lane at 217.
*AEA

Performance
Figure 8
Apr.8 - 10, 2005
A new play written & directed by Mark A. Robertson, produced by Elizabeth Dominguez & Elizabeth Malone, and featuring Andrew Schneider, Elizabeth Dominguez, Elizabeth Malone, & Frank Mihelich.

Exhibit
Conversations - A Painting Dialogue
Apr.5 - 24, 2005
Exhibition of abstract works at 217 East 42nd Street by Mark Stone and Mark Wiener, punctuated by text and video excerpt of discussions between these two former chashama artists-in-residence. Reception for the artists, Saturday, April 23rd, 3-7 PM.
www.resolve40.com

Performance
Harlem Gospel
Mar.25 - 26 & Apr.2, 2005
Titus Walker directs the Ujamaa Black Theater in a revival of his play.

Performance
Hatchet Man
Mar.22, 2005
Staged reading at 217 E.42nd Street of an original screenplay and dark comedy by Kerry Douglas Dye and Jordan Hoffman, the makers of "Ultrachrist!".

Performance
"If My Old Bones Could Speak..."
Mar.19 - 20, 2005
"Secrets can tear a family apart.
It will take the strength of goddess Maat to bring them together.
But before she can help, she has to learn from them."

Performance
THE MOTHER
Mar.19 - 20, 2005
presented by The Afrikan Women's Repertory at chashama.
"She has been asleep for a long time.
But, now she is awake.
What will Mother Africa say when she meets her children in America?"

Performance
707 Pine
Mar.16, 2005
A new play by Deron Bos and directed by Kip Fagan
Featuring: Colleen Werthmann, Nicholas Webber, Kristen Kosmas, Larissa Tokmakov, Amelia Rose Zirin-Brown, Annie McNamara, James Stanley, Hilary Ketchum, David Brooks, Alfredo Narciso, Jeremy Schwartz, Judah Stevenson, Lia Aprile, and Harry Hogan.
>>This workshop was made possible by chashama through the A.R.E.A. Original Works Series Award.

Exhibit
Photography Exhibit by Tony Dougherty
Mar.1 - 30, 2005
A month-long exhibit with numerous days open to the public supplementing the by-appointment method of exhibition at the Gallery space at 217 E.42nd. Opening party on March 15.
www.retrostockphoto.com/tonyd

Window Performance
The Devil's Nest -at 217 Window
Mar.1, 2005
Twisted stories and drunken voices of frustrated, down on their luck, Eastern European immigrants as heard by Ella Veres, a genuine Transylvanian stuck bar-tending in a watering hole in Ridgewood, Queens.
Ella's one-woman monologue performance broadcast to 42nd street.
www.ellaveres.com

Performance
Stanley (2005)
Feb.28, 2005
Stanley (2005) is a contemporary riff on the character of Stanley Kowalski from Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, written and directd by Lisa D'Amour for solo performance by her brother Todd D'Amour.

Performance
For The Love of My Black Woman
Feb.26, 2005
Titus Walker directs two showings of his acclaimed play with the Ujamaa Black Theater at 217 E.42nd.

Exhibit Event
Reception / Party for 40 Worth Artists
Feb.23, 2005
The last official gathering of the 40 Worth artists of 2004 at the Gallery space at 217.

Window Performance
The Devil's Nest -at 217 Window
Feb.22, 2005
Twisted stories and drunken voices of frustrated, down on their luck, Eastern European immigrants as heard by Ella Veres, a genuine Transylvanian stuck bar-tending in a watering hole in Ridgewood, Queens.
Ella's one-woman monologue performance broadcast to 42nd street.
www.ellaveres.com

Performance
"If My Old Bones Could Speak..."
Feb.18 - 20, 2005
"Secrets can tear a family apart.
It will take the strength of goddess Maat to bring them together.
But before she can help, she has to learn from them."

Performance
THE MOTHER
Feb.18 - 20, 2005
presented by The Afrikan Women's Repertory at chashama.
"She has been asleep for a long time.
But, now she is awake.
What will Mother Africa say when she meets her children in America?"

Performance
V-day New York 2005
Feb.16 - 17, 2005
Cheryl King directs Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues" at chashama 217.
>>Feb 16 show featured Eve's monologue for transsexuals:
"They Beat the Girl out of me...or so they tried"
Cast: Jane Aquilina, Ify Amobi, Laura Daniel, Susan Ferrara, Valerie Gilbert, Jen/ed, Cheryl King, Donna Klimek, Valerie Laury, Bianca Leigh, Susan Little, Gabrielle Maisels, Kate Rosenquist, Libby Skala, Fiona Walsh.
>>Feb 17 show featured:
"The Memory of Her Face" with dancer Tasha Antulov.
Cast: Tasha Antulov, Joyia Bradley, Yvonne Brechbuhler, Alison Bristow, Hilary Chaplain, Arlene Dollard, Hilda Guttormsen, Norell Hall, Valerie Kanofsky, Gina Kim, Cheryl King, Gina Ojile, Taylor Ray, Ellen Rosenberg, Jan Rudd.
Both shows were followed by receptions in the chashama space.

Window Performance
The Devil's Nest -at 217 Window
Feb.15, 2005
Twisted stories and drunken voices of frustrated, down on their luck, Eastern European immigrants as heard by Ella Veres, a genuine Transylvanian stuck bar-tending in a watering hole in Ridgewood, Queens.
Ella's one-woman monologue performance broadcast to 42nd street.
www.ellaveres.com

Window Performance
One More Kiss -at 217 Window
Feb.15, 2005
Catherine Hourihan and Tilt Performance (Robert Tunstel, Shizu Homma and Catherine Hourihan) enact a short tale of love in a cold climate in honor of Valentine's Day.

Performance
Love Me
Feb.13 - 14, 2005
A musical showcase featuring graduates of the University of Oklahoma A. Max Weitzenhoffer Department of Musical Theater.

Performance
Another Session
Feb.12, 2005
Presented by the Voyeur Theater Ensemble at chashama 217 E.42nd Street, Joachim Schamberger directs Edward Ficklin's new opera, "Another Session", featuring acclaimed vocalists Derrick Ballard, Alayne Faraone, and Rachel Carter, accompanied by pianist Elaine Rinaldi and visualist Melissa Ulto. With special thanks to
Fractured Atlas for their assistance in this project.
www.voyeurensemble.com
info@voyeurensemble.com

Window Performance
The Devil's Nest -at 217 Window
Feb.8, 2005
Twisted stories and drunken voices of frustrated, down on their luck, Eastern European immigrants as heard by Ella Veres, a genuine Transylvanian stuck bar-tending in a watering hole in Ridgewood, Queens.
Ella's one-woman monologue performance broadcast to 42nd street.
www.ellaveres.com

Performance
A L C E S T I S
Feb.4 - 5 & 7 - 8, 2005
The play by Euripides as translated by Ted Hughes is directed by Alice Reagan as a work-in-progress at 217. With production design by Peter Ksander and sound design by Mark Valadez.
Featuring: Justin Badger, Dave Edson, Catherine Friesen, Marty Keiser, Rebecca Lingafelter, Elena Mulroney, Daena Marie Riddick and Rachel Schwartz.

Window Performance
The Devil's Nest -at 217 Window
Feb.1, 2005
Twisted stories and drunken voices of frustrated, down on their luck, Eastern European immigrants as heard by Ella Veres, a genuine Transylvanian stuck bar-tending in a watering hole in Ridgewood, Queens.
Ella's one-woman monologue performance broadcast to 42nd street.
www.ellaveres.com

Performance
The Maginot Line
Jan.27 - 30, 2005
presented by Aim High Productions along at chashama
A play by Emmett Loverde
Directed by Ashley Davidson
Kelly Maginot is throwing her girlfriends the perfect dinner party ... or so she thinks. Her impossible mother, Brigitte, is in town. Plus her brother is secretly dating her friend Zoe, who just quit her job, and her other friend Lorrie has postponed a wedding, and her sexy almost-boyfriend Enrique might drop by at any moment. Will Kelly make it through the evening in one piece, or will she fly off the handle, pitch a fit, push everyone's buttons, and completely alienate all her friends -- in short, will she become her mother?
Proceeds from the show to benefit the Lupus Foundation of NYC.

Performance
"If My Old Bones Could Speak..."
Jan.19 - 20, 2005
"Secrets can tear a family apart.
It will take the strength of goddess Maat to bring them together.
But before she can help, she has to learn from them."

Performance
THE MOTHER
Jan.19 - 20, 2005
presented by The Afrikan Women's Repertory at chashama.
"She has been asleep for a long time.
But, now she is awake.
What will Mother Africa say when she meets her children in America?"

Window Performance/Exhibit
Takashio Hisayasu - at 217 Window
Jan.19 - 21, 2005
Japanese Artist Takashio Hisayasu presents Visual Art, Performance and Music at 217 E.42nd Street.
All events were free and open to the public.
shiotakashio@hotmail.com
Jan.21, 2005: "Carving Live"
With
Sculptor: Hisayasu Takashio
Music: Marianne
Marianne is a Japanese art space jam trio from Brooklyn NY:
Takuya Nakamura on trumpet, moog, laptop & effects
Satoru Ito on guitar, shamisen, taisho, koto & effects
Tadayuki Hirano on drums, guitar & effects.
Imagine if you were watching sword fighting & tea ceremony by Astroboy & Godzilla. It's out of control !!!
Jan.20, 2005:"Mouth Full of Earth"
With
Dancer: Kathi Von Koerber
Music: Allan Kushan
Jan.19, 2005: "Total Eclipse"
With
Painter: Naoki Iwakawa
Music: Tim Wright
Film: Jay Eckardt
An event free and open to the public.

Window Performance
The Devil's Nest at 217 Window
Dec.13 - 15, 2004
Twisted stories and drunken voices of frustrated, down on their luck, Eastern European immigrants as heard by Ella Veres, a genuine Transylvanian stuck bar-tending in a watering hole in Ridgewood, Queens.
Ella's one-woman monologue performance broadcast to 42nd street.
www.ellaveres.com

Performance
Centralia
Jan.15, 2005
Centralia (Matt Higgins, Jay Rhoderick, Kevin Scott and musical talent Josh Sitron) – veterans of New York improvisation return to chashama Theater on a shared bill with the sketch comedy troupe, The Royal We (Lauren Antler, Becca Greene, Matt Johnson, Jerry Miller, Will Nunziata, directed by Kevin Scott) and Afterglow with DJs.
www.centraliaonstage.com
www.theroyalwe.org

Performance
For The Love of My Black Woman
Jan.14, 2005
Titus Walker directs the Ujamaa Black Theater in an encore production of his acclaimed play.

Performance
Crazy Afternoon Show
Jan.10, 2005
Choreographer Chris Elam of Misnomer Dance Co., presented Tin Man, Maggie & George, and a sneak preview from Toes of a Snail for the APAP festival at 217. Featured dancers: Brynne Billingsley, Abbey Dehnert, Chris Elam, Jenn Harmer, Dorian Nuskind-Oder and Adam Scher. Original music composed and mixed by Rob Erickson.
www.misnomer.org

Workshop
Lighting on the Cheap at 217 E.42
Jan.05, 2005
Janusz Jaworski of chashama hosts a seminar on the basics of lighting for performance, using equipment that can be found at MFTA, hardware stores or on the streets. Includes information on general lighting and aesthetics, building lighting packages and cues.
Janusz Jaworksi has lit dance and theater performances at Williamsburg AtNexus, Joyce SoHo, La Mama, ETC and NYC Fringe Festival among others.

Exhibit
FoHRP Photo Program at 217 Gallery
Dec.16, 2004 - Jan.17, 2005
Friends of Hudson River Park's Photo Program is an eight-week course taught by Curtis Willocks of the Fashion Institute of Technology, and is conducted three times a year for teenage students interested in photography. The pictures exhibited at 217 were an accumulation of all sessions to date.
www.fohrp.org

chashama 217 is located at 217 E 42 St. between Second and Third Avenues.
Subway - 4,5,6,7, Shuttle to Grand Central