The Civilians
presents
RADIO DOWNTOWN: RADICAL ‘70s ARTISTS LIVE ON AIR
Co-Written by Steve Cosson and Jocelyn Clarke
Conceived and directed by Steve Cosson
With Robert M. Johanson, Jennifer Morris, Joshua David Robinson, Maya Sharpe, and Colleen Werthmann
Made from archival interviews from WNYC’s “Arts Forum,” a 1970s radically open format radio show about avant garde artists, this world premiere from The Civilians (Mr. Burns, a post-electric play) enlists an experimental storytelling method in homage to its downtown subjects. The result is a hilariously naturalistic, wholly live experience.
The cast of Radio Downtown channels some of the era’s most audacious visionaries like Harry Smith, Yvonne Rainer, and Kenneth Anger using their words verbatim with arresting images and films made by these artists. The resulting show invites us to see a future as imagined by these ’70s trailblazers—an erasure of the line between art & audience; a cultural community that embraces political activism; and an abundant, wild, and fully democratic creative life for America.
Use code SKINT to snag $19 tickets* (incl. $4 fee – reg. $44)!
Valid for all performances
Performances: January 11 – February 9, Tues-Fri 7:15; Sat 2:15 & 7:15; Sun 2:15.
59E59 Theaters – a quick block from SUBWAY 4/5/6 N/W/R at 59 St.
*Standard service fees apply to all phone/internet orders. Limit 4 tickets per order. All offers subject to availability. This offer may be revoked or modified at any time without notice. Not valid with any other offer.
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