Center Stage Korea 2009
January 9~15, 2009
The Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street, NYC)-Sadari Movement Laboratory
The Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street, NYC)-Sadari Movement Laboratory
Japan Society (333 East 47th Street at 1st Avenue, NYC)-Jang Eun Jung Dance Company
Asia Society (725 Park Avenue at 70th Street,NYC)- Soo-jung Chae and Noreummachi Ensemble
The Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism proudly presents four amazing pieces of Korea’s vibrant and contemporary performing arts: Soo-jung Chae and the Noreummachi Ensemble (in association with Asia Society), Jang Eun Jung Dance Company (in association with Japan Society), the Sadari Movement Laboratory (in association with the Public Theater).
-Woyzeck-
Friday, January 9, 8:00pm
Saturday, January 10, 3:00pm
Sunday, January 11, 9:30pm
Monday, January 12, 7:00pm
Wednesday, January 14, 7:00pm
Thursday, January 15, 9:30pm
Sadari Movement Laboratory brings George Buchner’s Woyzeck to NYC, based on the true story of a tormented German soldier. Wooden chairs and Astor Piazzolla’s tango music are used, revealing the character’s emotional stage.
Tickets are $15. For tickets and information, call 212-967-7555 or visit www.undertheradarfestival.com.
-Several Questions-
Friday, January 9, 7:30pm
Saturday, January 10, 5:00pm & 8:00pm
Jang Eun Jung Dance Company creates work that transcends technique and sublimates daily life on stage. Their subtle yet provocative Several Question presents the order of power commonly hidden throughout society.
Tickets are $28 (general) / $25 (Japan Society members) / Free (APAP members). For tickets and information, call 212-715-1258 or visit www.japansociety.org (for APAP members, please call 212-715-1276)
-New Sounds/Traditionl Korea-
Sunday, January 11, 8:00pm
Noreummachi Ensemble absorbs the thrilling sound of farmer’s music in a display of percussive fireworks. Pansori singer Soo-jung Chae uses powerful voice to tell romantic tragic tales of the past through the soulful epic singing of Pansori.
Tickets are $25 (general) / $20 (Asia Society members, students, seniors) / Free (APAP members). For tickets and information, call 212-517-ASIA or visit www.asiasociety.org (for APAP members, please call 212-327-9396)
special discount will be offered for those who are on the Korean Cultural Service mailing list. The code for the New Sounds/ Traditional Korea program is: KComm65 and tickets are then discounted to $12. You may receive this price by either going online or by calling the Asia Society box office staff. For tickets and information, call (212) 517-ASIA or visit www.AsiaSociety.org.