From b-movies to Mystic Motion
Through our b-movie madness night (Sundays*), we've been introducing people to the New Phoenix Theatre on Johnson Park. It's been really great to see the look on people's faces when they first walk into this historic building built in 1885. That's because the history of the building is really quite something. At one point it was a lecture hall for Buffalo Seminary. Then it became a séance house before becoming a soup kitchen. Eventually the building, like so many others in Buffalo, fell into disrepair. After years of uncertainty, The Phoenix, under the artful direction of Executive Director Richard Lambert, has become a clearinghouse for cultural enterprise.
That's why, when I hear a movie-goer ask, "Do they show anything here besides movies," I feel compelled to let them in on all of the different productions that take place there. As a matter of fact, the movie night is new to the New Phoenix. The theatre is mainly a performance theatre that showcases... well... for example, on Oct 17th & 18th Cathy Skora, Executive Director of Folkloric Productions Dance, will take the stage with 'Mystic Motion...dance from all points exotic' (photo). And don't forget to catch the last showings of Dusty Springfield... With You (final showing is Saturday - Starring Lorraine O'Donnell and directed by Richard Lambert. Then, coming in November don't miss The Seafarer. To visit the New Phoenix complete schedule online, just click here.
Folkloric presents Mystic Motion ...dance from all points exotic | Oct 17 & 18, 2008 | $17 adv. $20 at door | 716 876 6291
New Phoenix Theatre | 95 N. Johnson Pk, Buffalo NY 14221
*This Sunday the b-movie of choice will be Spider Baby. Be sure to look for our Facebook group page for details, or click here for the BRO post for background info.
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CaptVonTrapp
Forgive me in advance, please, for sounding picayune... live plays are not "shown".... films (and other inanimate arts) are "shown"... plays (and other living arts) are "performed:".
I am glad the authorof this piece suggests local audiences should have greater appreciation for theater created by Buffalo's professionals. Bravo.
One way to do so is to get the language right... An evening's entertainment of theate is anight of work for actors. No matter how much fun the audience has Lorainne O'Donnell is working (hard) on stage each night in "...Dusty". As are many actors on many stages all over the city. Expert, professional work deserves respect, even after the applause... even when discussing it after the fact.
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