PS/21 Presents Rod Ferrone
A One Man Tour de Force of Song, Dance and Schtick
CHATHAM, NY - PS/21: What do you get when you combine the dance and voice stylings of Fred Astaire, the grace of James Cagney and the artistry of Charley Chaplin? The answer: Rod Ferrone. PS/21 welcomes this world-class tap dance and entertainer to its picturesque location at 2980 Route 66 in Chatham Sunday, June 28 at 5:00 pm.“My philosophy has been a simple one - to carry on the tradition of this great art form with choreography

that can be completely free-bodied and wild or elegant, subtle and highly refined,” explained Ferrone. “At each performance I want to share the joy of tap dance, have fun with the audience and let them know how much they are appreciated.”
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PS/21 Extends Friday Night Swing Dance Series to Seven
CHATHAM, NY - PS/21: Grab your dancing shoes and head on over to PS/21: Performance Spaces for the 21st Century for the popular Friday Night Swing Dance series. Kicking off the 2009 season on June 26 will be local favorites Berkshire Bop Society. Prior to the live music, which begins at 7:30 pm, will be a free group dance lesson at 7:00 pm.

“Open air, cabaret seating, and friends sharing snacks and conversation; the sun sets, the live music starts. What’s not to like?” said PS/21 regular Dave Steven. “It’s so relaxing on a summer’s evening; you don’t have to dance to enjoy it, but it’s even more fun when you do!”
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PS/21 Presents World Premiere of Hilarious New Comedy “Mombo”
CHATHAM, NY - PS/21: Performance Spaces for the 21st Century presents Alan Gelb’s hilarious new comedy “Mombo” June 19 through June 21. Staged as a reading in 2007 to rave reviews, this production will be the first full staging anywhere in the world. Through a series of short plays, running the gamut from wildly farcical to tenderly poignant, “Mombo” explores the often extraordinary mother-child relationship.

“ It’s a special thrill for me to have this done at PS/21, as I have been such a staunch fan,” said writer Alan Gelb, author of “Most Likely to Succeed,” the account of the Wyley Gates murder case. “I think it’s remarkable to have something like PS/21 in our town, and I’m glad to be a part of it.“

The genesis of “Mombo” came about with a play Gelb did for a 10-Minute Play Festival some years ago. “It was a smash with the audience and people said I should do a full-length play about it,” he said. “I decided to do an evening of shorts that were connected by the theme of the mother-child bond.”
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PS/21 To Screen Classic Musicals - Free, Outdoors and Under The Tent
CHATHAM, NY - PS/21: Performance Spaces for the 21st Century announces its fourth Free Tuesday Night Film Series. Enjoy twelve consecutive weeks of Oscar-winning and Oscar-nominated music and dance films. Kicking off this year’s schedule on June 16 will be “Carefree,” the 1938 Hollywood classic musical/comedy starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.

“PS/21 has become the overall #1 summer venue in our area with varied and excellent programs,” said PS/21 regular Larry Salzman. “There is always more than enough parking and a warm, relaxing atmosphere. For starters, get something for nothing. Come out Tuesday evenings for classic movie night.”

Prior to each screening Frank Farnham, adjunct professor of communications at FIT, NYC, will introduce the film, offering interesting anecdotes and stories relating to its production and cast.
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PS/21 KICKS OFF NEW SEASON
with Free Performances of Arm-Of-The-Sea Theater’s
“Mutual Strangers: Henry Hudson and the River that Discovered Him”
CHATHAM, NY - PS/21: Performance Spaces for the 21st Century kicks off its 2009 season Saturday July 13 with two spectacular performances by Arm-of-the-Sea Theater celebrating the Hudson River’s Quadricentennial. “Mutual Strangers: Henry Hudson and the River that Discovered Him” is a fictional drama inspired by the events surrounding Hudson’s 1609 voyage. Told through a combination of stunning visuals and great live music, this touring puppet and mask show tells the story from several vantage points, the views of the people living on the shores as well as the views of the European explorers.
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PS/21 Unveils 2009 Dance, Theater, Film and Music Schedule
Come celebrate our fourth season!
CHATHAM, NY - PS/21: Performance Spaces for the 21st Century is pleased to announce its 2009 schedule of exceptional dance, theatre, film and music. Located on a spectacular, picturesque 107-acre site in Chatham, NY, PS/21 hosts world class performers and local professional and amateur artists. The highly anticipated fourth season begins June 13 and runs through September 12.

PS/21 is unusual in both its variety of programs and in its relationship with them. “We want PS/21 to be more than just another stop on the artists’ tour. We are selective in choosing performers who have a connection with our area, ” said PS/21 president Judy Grunberg. “We often invite groups to return year after year because we like our audiences to get to know them, to watch and learn and recognize as the group grows and changes.”
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