Past events
The Construction Company's Sundays Series
Sunday, May 14th 20173:00pm
price: $10
Rachel stiffens her sinews, showing a new piece-in-progress at The Construction Company's Sundays Series at University Settlement. Also on the program are Laura Shapiro, Beth Leonard, and Bob Eisen.
"-overt" features Rachel, an air dancer, Leighton Edmondson, and free cotton candy, with music by Chris Becker.
Racoco to Go
Saturday, March 18th 201710:00am
Sunday, March 19th 201710:00am
La Danza Saigon
B1 Residence, 6 Truong Sa, Binh Thanh District, HCMC
Rachel will be on a residency in Myanmar in the next few weeks, then teach a two-part workshop and perform in Vietnam through Emily Navarra's "The Movement Kitchen" in Ho Chi Minh City.
The first workshop will be an introduction to the principles of Ruth Zaporah's Action Theater. The second, "Objectify," will explore how to effectively use objects in choreography - Racoco's specialty!
More information on the performance to follow...keep tabs on the trip here!
ACTION THEATER in OCTOBER
Arts in Bushwick Community Day
Sunday, June 5th 201612:00pm
price: Free
PLEASE NOTE NEW RAIN LOCATION and TIME!
Join us at SILENT BARN for Arts in Bushwick's 4th Annual Community Day on Sunday, June 5, 12-4PM.
Racoco participates in its third Bushwick Community Day! This time Rachel Cohen, Stephanie Beck, and Masumi Kishimoto bring their giant rolls of paper to create a participatory improvisation/moving sculpture with kids of all ages! Come join the fold between 12 and 2...look for "The Paper Chase Project."
Arts in Bushwick is hosting an amazing line up of kids activities and performances by musicians, artists, and poets. Visit local artists in our art market and participate in performance art with your neighbors!
Comedy in Dance Festival at Triskelion Arts
Saturday, April 9th 20168:00pm
price: $16 in advance, $20 at the door
Rachel performs "Manifest," a short, absurdist duet with a roll of paper that unpacks the notion of Manifest Destiny.
Also on the April 9 program: Billy Schultz; LMnO3; Jeff & Buttons Dance Away the Blues; Amanda Hameline Dance; Thomas Gibbons; The Cherryheads & Cassie Tunick; Cari Ann Shim Sham; Krissy Harris and Sarah Lass
The whole festival runs April 7-10 and features a variety of performers, each combining "dance" and "comedy" in a unique way.
As we wind up 2015, please consider contributing to Racoco Productions as part of your end-of-year giving. All contributions are fully tax-deductible, and go entirely to the creation of Art!
