Impact Repertory Theatre

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1540918974863{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Impact Repertory Theatre was founded in 1997 by Alice Arien, Jamal Joseph, Joyce Joseph and Voza Rivers. Its mission is to use performing arts and the dynamics of leadership training to develop and empower youth. Rooted in creative self expression, IRT is anchored by a commitment to Safe space, Outstanding effort and Service to the community (S.O.S.).  Throughout its 15+ years, its members have performed at the Apollo Theatre and the Brooklyn Children’s Hospital’s “Healing Through Laughter” program, and appeared on CBS, Nickelodeon and in the HBO film, Disappearing Acts.

See www.impactreptheatre.org for more information.

In 1968 through the guidance of Ram Das, Krishna Das met his teacher Neem Karoli Baba in India where his journey as a practitioner of Bhakti Yoga, the Yoga of devotion, deepened. In 1973 he returned to the US at the behest of his Guru to “sing to him from America.” A devoted student of  Buddhist meditation practices, Krishna Das is traveled extensively throughout India. As a recording artist, Krishna Das’s popular CD’s are sold world wide. . See www.krishnadas.com for more information.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Awards Performers

Dance Theatre of Harlem

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text disable_pattern="false" css=".vc_custom_1540853881667{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"]Founded in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook, Dance Theatre of Harlem was considered “one of ballet’s most exciting undertakings” (The New...

Bella Gaia

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text disable_pattern="false" css=".vc_custom_1540853301349{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"]Bella Gaia (beautiful earth) with creator and violinist, Kenji Williams and vocalist, Kristen Hoffman. Bella Gaia is an audio-visual presentation...

Simon Mulligan

British pianist Simon Mulligan is, according to the Times of London 'the most abundantly gifted of pianists.' Pulitzer prizewinning composer Paul Moravec calls him 'a pianist with complete mastery of the instrument'; while Herbie Hancock says 'You have a phenomenal...

Michael Leon Thomas’ Motion Theater Lab

Motion Theater Lab is a chamber dance company focused on creating works of deep passion and beauty and comprised of seven critically acclaimed performers under the direction of choreographer and dancer Michael Leon Thomas. Mr. Thomas performed principal roles with the...

Climbing PoeTree

Climbing PoeTree is the combined force of two boundary-breaking soul-sisters who have sharpened their art as a tool for popular education, community organizing, and personal transformation. With roots in Haiti and Columbia, Alixa and Naima reside in Brooklyn and track...

Michael Fitzpatrick

Invocation for World Peace Michael Fitzpatrick is the recipient of the Prince Charles Award for Outstanding Musicianship bestowed by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. He has worked musically with His Holiness the XIVth Dalai Lama for the past 14 years on the COMPASSION...

Dance Theatre of Harlem

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text disable_pattern="false" css=".vc_custom_1540918612616{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"]Founded in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook, Dance Theatre of Harlem was considered “one of ballet’s most exciting undertakings” (The New...

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