Past Seasons

2007 - 2008 Season

The eyeBLINK William J. Carabano Scholarship Award PARTY!

Saturday, December 15, 2007
AURA
5 East 19th Street, between 5th and Broadway
9PM – 3AM

eyeBLINK celebrated the creation of The eyeBLINK William J. Carabano Scholarship Award! The party included a 2 hour open bar as well as free admission to the lounge. A result of a partnership between eyeBLINK and NYU College of Arts and Sciences, 2 students are granted scholarships of $1500 min. every year. The eyeBLINK William J. Carabano Award will be used to benefit members of groups underrepresented in the area of Latino Studies or Topics in Hispanic Culture. Students receiving the aid will be from New York City and be selected based on financial need. They will receive the scholarship for the entirety of their four-year education at New York University. A special thank you to our generous donor William J. Carabano! Congratulations to our first 2 recipients: Xinia G. Bermudez and Katia A. Diaz!

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Just Chill

August 23, 2007
Chill Lounge
329 Lexington Ave @ 39th Street
NYC

eyeBLINK Theatre threw a great fundraiser party at Chill Lounge on Thursday, August 23. As a fundraiser for Fall '07 Theatre events, we managed to raise funds, provide music, complimentary appetizers, one hour open bar, and give away some great prizes at our raffle. Prizes included dinner for 2 by Koca Lounge, facial and massage by Gemvie MediSpa, martial arts classes by DE Fitness, yoga by Seaport Yoga, hip-hop classes by Karen Go, private salsa instruction by Julio Robledo, personal photography by Amy Hendy and makeup design by Lindsey Ford! Check out the pics taken by our event photographer Any Hendy!

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Just Chill

October 17, 2007
Chill Lounge
329 Lexington Ave @ 39th Street
NYC

eyeBLINK Dance threw a great fundraiser party at Chill Lounge on Wednesday, October 17. In order to create original works, performers require funding for rental of space, set design and costumes. Thanks to our generous supporters, it was a successful evening of fundraising. Our guests made new friends and networked while enjoying great music, complimentary appetizers and open bar. We gave away some great prizes to our enthusiastic crowd at our raffle. Prizes included dinner for 2 by Planet Thailand, a facial by Gemvie MediSpa, personal training sessions by Central Park Fitness and Fixed Gear Fitness, free classes at Kiner Enterprises, and one month of free salsa classes for two lucky couples at Five Star Salsa. A big thanks for your generous support in funding our fall season. Check out the pics taken by our event photographer Jonathan Valentin!

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Beneath The Banyan Tree

Private Off-Broadway Reading of Beneath The Banyan Tree, an original play by Brooke Pierce, concept by Qurrat Ann Kadwani, directed by Mark Bloom

Tuesday, September 18th at 6:30PM
The Snapple Theater Center
1627 Broadway, at the corner of Bway & 50th St.
4th Floor Theatre

With: Qurrat Ann Kadwani, Obaid Kadwani, Nicole Winhoffer, Andreas Stiker, Sana Keith, Charles Everett, Catherine Leong, Shuo Zhang
Event photography: Swoan Parker
Videography: Eric Robinson
Sponsors: Cathy Russell of The Snapple Theatre Center
Fred’s Wine’s and Liquors

eyeBLINK produced sold-out off-off Broadway versions of this original play in 2003 and 2004. The script has been revised and enhanced to gear Beneath the Banyan Tree for an Off-Broadway run. Written by Brooke Pierce, concept by Qurrat Ann Kadwani and directed by Mark Bloom, the play is about the magical journey of life. Beneath the Banyan Tree reinforces that both virtues and vices are universal and transcend time and space. For adults, but suitable for children, Beneath the Banyan Tree follows the progress of two individuals looking for their place and purpose in the world, and who find it at the base of a majestic banyan tree. In addition to featuring theatrical retellings of many well-known South Asian folk stories, Beneath the Banyan Tree celebrates the connections we all share. The purpose of the reading was to provide audience feedback for the writer and also to obtain potential investment interest for an Off-Broadway production. A wine and cheese reception followed.

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Lend-A-Hand India Diwali Bash 2007

November 2, 2007
Pope Auditorium, Fordham University
113 W 60th St
NYC

eyeBLINK Dance was proud to perform at Lend-A-Hand India’s annual Diwali party. The event was organized by Raj Gilda and raised funds to provide vocational and educational training to youth in rural communities in India. The evening featured Chaat food, chocolate fondue, and great entertainment. eyeBLINK performed “The Harvest”, a colorful Rajasthani folk dance dedicated to all the farmers' wives who fail to receive recognition for their sacrifices, hard work and commitment. The piece was choreographed by Behnaz Khusrokhan and performed by Bidisha Dasgupta, Ratna Sheth, Shivika Sinha, Jayshree Bajoria and Behnaz Khusrokhan.

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Tomorrow's Gold! New Work Series

presented 2 one-act plays by John Watts:
Chess-Blading directed by Guy Shahar
God Is A Puerto Rican directed by Ashley Jones

Monday, November 12, 2007 at 7:00 PM
The Richmond Shepard Theatre
309 East 26th Street @ 2nd Ave.
NYC

With: Tammy Tunyavongs, George Flowers, Julio Neira, Edward Monterosso

In our continuing effort to bring theatre to mass audiences, eyeBLINK presented free readings of 2 one-act plays. These plays were selected for their ability to expand the scope of multiculturalism in a context of love and hate, desire and helplessness. In Chess-Blading, an eighteen-year-old Thai-American girl adrift in the uncertainty of a summer between high school graduation and the start of college meets a retired university professor in the park. Generational and cultural differences are defined through a series of flashbacks creating a bond that strengthens their individual resolve to deal with life successfully. In God Is A Puerto Rican, a young Puerto Rican man and an older white businessman confront each other in a park. Each has a clearly defined stereotypical vision of the other. Through conversation they find references to childhood upon which they attempt to find common ground. A question and answer period with the audience followed.

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Rhythms: Choreographers of NYC

November 16 and 17, 2007
Joria Productions/West Side Dance Project
260 West 36th St, 3rd Floor
NYC

eyeBLINK Dance continued its effort to present new works by unique choreographer by presenting RHYTHMS, our bi-annual dance showcase. The program featured original choreography by talented artists from a variety of dance training and backgrounds. Dance styles presented included Hip-Hop, Modern, Indian classical, Tap, Rajasthani Folk, Contemporary and Urban Clogging. The fabulous performers entertained and dazzled sell-out crowds both evenings. Thanks to all of the dancers and our audience members for two great shows!

Dancers:
Lisa Craig, Renee Kurz, Laura Sine, Mara Torres, Marian West, Diana Windley, Brandy Blaha , Monifa Kincaid-Coaxum, Awoye Timpo, Michelle Durante, Carla Reitano, Kelly Collins, Allison Vinal, Kim Fore, Behnaz Khusrokhan, Bidisha Dasgupta, Jayshree Bajoria, Anila Gopalakrishnan, Ratna Sheth, Shivika Sinha

Sound/Lighting Design – Jonathan Rivera
Videography – David Gaynes
Photography – Patricia Kantzos

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Stripped Boundaries

eyeBLINK Theatre / Dance Collaboration: Season Finale
Spoken word/poetry infused with music and dance

Friday, December 7 and Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 8:00 PM
West Side Dance Project
260 West 36th Street, 3rd Floor
NYC

Spoken Word Artists:
Qurrat Ann Kadwani| Martin J. Mitchell| Mark Butkus| John Watts

eyeBLINK's Fall 2007 season culminated with a collaboration between the Theatre and Dance departments. We explored the themes of what our boundaries are, how we define our limits and how we see ourselves in a world that is constantly trying to define who we are. Performers were asked to create original poems, slam poems, monologues, and dance pieces that reflected these themes. A spoken word artist and a dancer were then paired up to create a collaboration that was both fun and exciting!

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