Aquila Theatre
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Aquila is dedicated to the reinterpretation of classical drama.
New York, NY
Joined February 2010
We all deserve a voice and can find a connection to classic stories no matter where we come from or who we are. Happy Juneteenth! Happy Pride! Check out our latest Instagram post highlighting Aquila’s approach to inclusion in casting classic works.
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(3/4) Thank you @exit12danceco for having us aboard the USS Intrepid for a special evening of performances. Stay tuned for more highlights from the evening.
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(2/4) Stay connected through social media, https://t.co/mI34iHNSHH and https://t.co/nGN9lJHRDd for upcoming events. Plus more as we bring you quotes, articles, and info about the classic material used in our programming to continue the discussion beyond the theatre.
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(1/4) Here’s a little snippet of Peter Meineck (Founder and Program Director) introducing the Warrior Chorus for a performance on the @ussintrepid over Memorial Day weekend. This is a pretty great summation of what Aquila’s Warrior Chorus program is all about.
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Today we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Freedom does not come easy. The liberties we enjoy today came from heavy sacrifice. Please join Aquila and The Warrior Chorus in remembrance of our heroes this Memorial Day.
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(3/4) Friday, May 26, 2023 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum West 46th Street New York, NY, 10036 Free admission. Register at the link below: https://t.co/0W08JrHdXH
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Exit12 presents Truths Colliding: a dance and theater collaboration with dancers, military veterans, and war refugees on the Intrepid in NYC
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(2/4) In collaboration with veteran-led dance company, “Exit12”, who is bringing together a cohort of veterans, refugees, and artists to create and full evening performance that will premiere aboard the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. @exit12danceco @IntrepidMuseum
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(1/4) Antigone on the USS Intrepid: Truths Colliding is happening TODAY! There’s still a chance to register and join for this incredible lineup of dance, readings, poetry, and discussion, plus a wine and cheese reception after the performances.
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(2/2) https://t.co/7Xj95d15gf
@NEAarts #NationalEndowmentForTheArts #NEAgrant #TheArts #Civics #Education #Scholar #Humanities #theaterarts #Fahrenheit451 #TheWomanOfColour
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The NEA is pleased to announce more than $103 million in recommended grants in the second major grant announcement of fiscal year 2023.
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(1/2) Aquila has been awarded an NEA Grant ($20,000, Grants for Arts Projects - Theater) to support the touring production of "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury, directed by Desiree Sanchez, with a staged reading of "The Woman of Colour" and other accompanying project activities.
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Friday, May 26, 2023 6:30 PM 9:30 PM Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum West 46th Street New York, NY, 10036 Free admission. Register at the link below. Source::
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Exit12 presents Truths Colliding: a dance and theater collaboration with dancers, military veterans, and war refugees on the Intrepid in NYC
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Antigone on the USS Intrepid: Truths Colliding. In collaboration with veteran-led dance company, “Exit12”, who is bringing together a cohort of veterans, refugees, and artists to create and full evening performance that will premiere aboard the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
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(4/4) Source: https://t.co/qkdyq1leVy Photo: Aeschylus, marble bust, https://t.co/wUNfS3cfSh
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Aeschylus was the first of classical Athens’ great dramatists, who raised the emerging art of tragedy to great heights of poetry and theatrical power. Aeschylus grew up in the turbulent period when...
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(3/4) Aquila works with veterans in a humanities program, known as The Warrior Chorus. In this work we encounter numerous creative veterans that bring their experiences on the battlefield to the theatre, exploring our modern democracy in the same way Aeschylus did in his time.
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(2/4) They say “write what you know”, and he did. Growing up in a turbulent period of Athenian democracy, Aeschylus took part in the city’s early struggles against the invading Persians and later participated in the Battle of Marathon.
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