Rachel Klein presents...

This October: THE TRAGEDY OF MARIA MACABRE at the Wild Project!

2011-10-16T16:10:00.000-07:00

THE RKP THEATER ENSEMBLE
PRESENTS
THE TRAGEDY OF MARIA MACABRE
CONCEIVED, DESIGNED & CHOREOGRAPHED BY RACHEL KLEIN

... OCTOBER 20-30 @ THE WILD PROJECT (195 EAST 3RD STREET, BETWEEN A AND B)

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAYS AT 8:00PM, SUNDAYS AT 5:00PM

VIDEO TRAILER:
www.vimeo.com/28088659

After performing to sold out houses at Dixon Place and the Access Theater last March, back by audience demand is The Tragedy of Maria Macabre!

This theatrical dance piece is inspired by 19th century European Circus imagery, silent horror films, and el Dia de los Muertos. The story begins at the end of the life of our twisted heroine, Miss Macabre.

Upon dying, Maria Macabre is not granted eternal slumber, but instead a whirling, kaleidoscopic carnival of horrors: a morbid funhouse where humanity is stripped away and a permanent place in the gruesome chorus line is all but assured.

RKP Theater Ensemble’s haunting dance piece The Tragedy of Maria Macabre will feature

Abigail Hawk (Baker in “Blue Bloods” on CBS)
Elizabeth Stewart (The Hunter and the Swan Discuss Their Meeting at Sundance).
Michael Porsche (Metro; Go-Go Killers!)
Preston Burger (lead dancer in The Forms “Fire To The Ground” music video)
Danielle Maria Fusco (Joyce Soho; Martha Graham Repertory)
Danny Mendoza (Graham Company II)
Megan O’Connor (Sir Sheever; Beat Girl)
Ethan O’Hara (the House of Yes)
Scooter Pie (Co-host, Shaken and Stirred Burlesque)
Brian Rubiano (Night of 1000 Stevies; Lowlife)
Eric Schmalenberger (House of Yes; The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black)

The production is conceived, designed and choreographed by New York Innovative Theatre Award nominated directed and choreographer Rachel Klein (Circus of Circus at The House of Yes). The creative team will include Costume Design by Rachel Klein and Kae Burke (Winner of the 2011 New York Innovative Theatre Award for Innovative Design), Sound Design by Sean Gill, Lighting Design by Ben Kato (nominated for the 2009 Drama Desk for Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play), Calligraphy Design by Pak Kei Mak, Feather Design by Ashley Monroe, Makeup Design by Anita Rundles, and Costume Construction by Make Fun Studios. The production will be Stage Managed by Marina Steinberg. Press by Emily Owens PR.

The Tragedy of Maria Macabre will play a limited two-week engagement at The Wild Project (195 East 3rd Street between A and B), October 20-30; Thursday through Saturday at 8pm and Sundays at 5pm. Tickets ($20) may be purchased online at www.smarttix.com or by calling 212-868-4444.

RKP THEATER ENSEMBLE PRESENTS A NIGHT OF MACABRE AT THE HOUSE OF YES!

2011-09-26T16:27:00.000-07:00

SEPTEMBER 29 @ THE HOUSE OF YES

A NIGHT OF MACABRE AT THE HOUSE OF YES will feature special performances by burlesque chanteuse Ashley Morgan Monroe (Circus of Circus), The Love Show (Nutcracker: Rated R), Scooter Pie (Shaken and Stirred Burlesque), Go-Go Harder (Meaner, Harder, Leather), singer Juliette Campbell (of Shanghai Mermaid), musician Benjamin Ickies (of This Ambitious Orchestra), aerial acts by Airin Deskies (of Lady Circus), Kae Burke (2011 New York Innovative Theatre Award for Circus of Circus), Nicki Miller (of the Skybox) and Anya Sapozhnikova (of House of Yes), acrobatics by Ryan Shinji Murray and fire performances by Evgeniya Radilova with special appearances by Eric Schmalenberger as Miriam, and a screening of the video trailer for RKP Theater Ensemble’s upcoming show, The Tragedy of Maria Macabre. The evening will be emceed by the Empress of NYC Nightlife herself, Chi Chi Valenti (Jackie Factory; HOWL! Festival).

RKP Theater Ensemble will present A NIGHT OF MACABRE AT THE HOUSE OF YES on Thursday, September 29 @ 10pm at The House of Yes (342 Maujer Street, Brooklyn; L Train to Grand Street). Tickets (Suggested donation of $20) may be purchased online at www.smarttix.com or by calling 212-868-4444. All proceeds will benefit RKP Theatre Ensemble’s upcoming production of The Tragedy of Maria Macabre, October 20-30 at The Wild Project. If you’re unable to make it to the event on September 29 but would still like to donate to the production, please visit www.indiegogo.com/The-Tragedy-Of-Maria-Macabre-1.

The Tragedy of Maria Macabre is a theatrical dance piece inspired by 19^th century European Circus imagery, silent horror films, and el Dia de los Muertos. The story begins at the end of the life of our twisted heroine, Miss Macabre. Upon dying, Maria Macabre is not granted eternal slumber, but instead a whirling, kaleidoscopic carnival of horrors: a morbid funhouse where humanity is stripped away and a permanent place in the gruesome chorus line is all but assured. Arriving in the land of the dead, Maria Macabre is greeted by the King and the Queen of the Dead, and many other ghoulish Hades-Dwellers including a maniacal Ringmistress, a Beauty Queen burnt to a crisp, a menacing French Clown, and three skeletal Mariachis.

The Tragedy of Maria Macabre will play a limited two-week engagement at The Wild Project (195 East 3^rd Street between A and B), October 20-30; Thursday through Saturday at 8pm and Sundays at 5pm. Tickets ($20) may be purchased online at www.smarttix.com or by calling 212-868-4444.

THE TRAGEDY OF MARIA MACABRE- two performances added!

2011-03-15T18:42:00.000-07:00

Back by popular demand! If you missed it before, RKP's morbid dance drama, The Tragedy of Maria Macabre, will perform twice more at the Access Theater on Saturday, March 19th! Performances will commence at 6:00PM and again at 9:00PM.

After performing to a sold out house earlier this month, we will be reprising the twisted magic!

Rachel Klein’s The Tragedy of Maria Macabre is a movement and visual based theater piece that uses dancers and actors to create a morbid world of fantasy and spectacle.
Upon dying, Maria Macabre is not granted eternal slumber, but instead a whirling, kaleidoscopic carnival of horrors: a morbid funhouse where humanity is stripped away and a permanent place in the gruesome chorus line is all but assured....

Created and directed by Rachel Klein.
Makeup Design by Anita Rundles.
Costume and Wig Design by Rachel Klein.
Music by Borut Krzisnik, Phillip Glass, the Tiger Lillies, the Kronos Quartet, Bernard Herman, and Devotchka.
Costume Construction by Rachel Klein, Megan O'Connor, Stacy Maillet, Ashley Monroe, Olivia Warner, and Kae Burke.
Calligraphy by Pak-Kei Mak.
Sound Design and Editing by Sean Gill.
Wig Assistants: Sara Bender and Jennifer Fusco.
Production Assistant: Miss Kristen Lee
Photos by Beau Allulli and Bruce Burger.

Starring the talents of: Abigail Hawk, Elizabeth Stewart, Michael Porsche, Danielle Marie Fucso, Eric Schmalenberger, Megan O'Connor, Preston Burger, Freddy Mancilla, and Brian Rubiano.

$15 in advance! (recommended!!!!!)
$20 at the door! (cash only at the door!)

Tickets are available HERE.

Tickets on Sale now for The Tragedy of Maria Macabre, Wednesday March 2nd, at Dixon Place!

2011-01-17T21:20:00.000-08:00

The Tragedy of Maria Macabre premieres on Wednesday, March 2nd at 7:30pm at Dixon Place! Tickets available at:https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/8640235

Upon dying, Maria Macabre is not granted eternal slumber, but instead a whirling, kaleidoscopic carnival of horrors: a morbid funhouse where humanity is stripped away and a permanent place in the gruesome chorus line is all but assured. The Tragedy of Maria Macabre is a ghoulish movement and visual based theater piece that uses dancers and physical actors to create a world of fantasy and spectacle. It is a work of theater, dance, and performance art.

The Tragedy of Maria Macabre stars Abigail Hawk, Elizabeth Stewart, Michael Porsche, Danielle Marie Fusco, Eric Schmalenberger, Megan O’Connor, Preston Burger, Freddy Mancilla, and Brian Rubiano. Conceived and Directed by Rachel Klein (Circus of Circus at the House of Yes, Princes of Darkness at Theater for the New City, Hound at Planet Connections Theater Festivity). Story by Rachel Klein and Sean Gill. Featuring Music by Borut Krzisnik (Peter Greenaways’ A Life in Suitcases) Costume and Wig Design by Rachel Klein, Makeup Design by Anita Rundles, and Sound Design by Sean Gill. Stage Managed by Marina Steinberg. Choreography by Rachel Klein, Preston Burger, Danielle Marie Fusco, and the Ensemble.

Costume Construction by Rachel Klein, Megan O'Connor, Stacy Maillet, Ashley Monroe, Kae Burke, and Make Fun Studios.

The Tragedy of Maria Macabre will perform on Wednesday, March 2^nd, at 7:30 PM at Dixon Place, 161A Chrystie Street btwn Rivington and Delancey. F to 2nd Ave, J to Bowery, B, D to Grand, 4, 6 to Spring

Tickets available at https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/8640235

$15 general admission. $12 Students and Seniors.

Circus of Circus at the House of Yes!

2010-09-25T15:08:00.000-07:00

Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at the House of Yes! October 1^st through October 16^th!

Adapted from George Orwell’s anti-totalitarian novella Animal Farm, Circus of Circus is presented as a darkly humorous satire on the performance industry told through the strife of entertainers in a corrupt circus.

Set in the middle of the Great Depression, the show combines dazzling musical theatrics and circus spectacles set to original parodies of jazz standards. The multi-talented cast of contortionists, aerialists, acrobats, actors, burlesque dancers, and fire performers parallel the characters of the original Animal Farm as they overthrow their ringmaster and band together to form their own troupe where “all performers are equal- but some are more equal than others.”

Written and Produced by Kae Burke of House of Yes and Lady Circus. Directed and choreographed by Rachel Klein (Princes of Darkness, Hound, Go-Go Killers!) with a live vintage jazz ensemble directed by Benjamin Ickies of This Ambitious Orchestra.

The all-star cast includes seasoned performers of the circus and stage including Benjamin Cerf of Reverend Billy’s Choir, Ashley Monroe of Silky Sirens Burlesque, Shannon Turner, master acrobat Ryan Shinji Murray, fire performer Evgenia Radilova, aerial-contortionist Natasha Ortiz, and Eric Schmalenberger of Rachel Klein Productions as well as David Slone, Ethan O'Hara, Valton Jackson, Angela Harriel and the Love Show Dancers.

Show Dates: Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from October 1st through October 16th. At the House of Yes Theatre.

342 Maujer Street, Brooklyn, NY. L Train to Grand Ave, walk one block East on Grand, South on Waterburry, and East on Maujer.

Thursdays: Doors at 8:30pm, show at 9:30pm., Fridays & Saturdays: Doors at 7:30 Show at 8:30. Complimentary Goldsmith’s Whiskey while supplies last!!!

Tickets $20-$30. Available at the door or online at circusofcircus.com

RKP at Low Life @ Howl! September 12th in NYC!

2010-09-09T20:02:00.000-07:00

The Rachel Klein Dancers perform at Low Life! As Part of Howl Festival!!!

Sunday, September 12th at Tompkins Square Park in the East Village.

Performances are from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

Absolutely Free!!!

Produced by Chi Chi Valenti and the Jackie Factory. Low Life Presents: Beat Girl

Choreography by Rachel Klein. Starring RKP Performers: Jillaine Gill, Elizabeth Stewart, Michael Porsche, Freddy Mancilla, Preston Burger, Danielle Marie Fusco, Eric Schmalenberger, Megan O’Connor, Brian Rubiano, and Burlesque Sensations: Veronica Vroom!, Miss Kristen Lee, and Rosabelle Selavy.

Additional choreography by the ensemble. Dance Captain: Danielle Marie Fusco. Sound editing: Sean Gill

Princes of Darkness Opens at Theater for the New City

2010-08-01T12:30:00.000-07:00

PRINCES OF DARKNESS, a Razors Edge Production.

It's the world premiere solo play presented by The Dream Up Festival, at Theater for the New City, 155 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10003. Shows begin August 8, 2010.

PRINCES OF DARKNESS is written and performed by Bill Connington, directed/choreographed by Rachel Klein, with sound design/music by Sean Gill, Lighting Design by Kia Rogers, and Stage Managed Naomi Anhorn. PR by Emily Owens... PR. Photos by Beau Allulli.

The play is a blending of the Hamlet, Oedipus, and Dracula stories. Your host for the journey is none other than Lucifer. Satan's question is, "If God is so great, why is the world such a mess?" He proposes an unusual and extreme remedy for the problem.

The mood of the evening? A shadowy dungeon full of sultry glamor, and a hint of whiskey in the air. The sounds? Tons of Phillip-Glass-sounding stuff, with hints of spaghetti western melodrama a-la-Ennio-Morricone. The movement/dance? The well-known mixture of Klein irony, energy, and variety of dance genres. This world premiere is brought to you by the guy who presented ZOMBIE, the award-winning Off-Broadway play, adapted from the novella by Joyce Carol Oates. (www.zombietheplay.com). And the gal who brought you La Enferma. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIWAKZQdLiU)

Showtimes:

Sunday, August 8th @ 7:00 pm

Wednesday, August 11th @ 9:00 pm

Thursday, August 12th @ 9:00 pm

Friday, August 13th @ 9:00 pm

Saturday, August 14th @ 7:00 pm

Running time: 60 minutes

Tickets: $12

http://www.theaterforthenewcity.net/

Theater for the New City

155 First Avenue (between 9th and 10th Streets) Take L train to 1st Ave. station

New York, NY

"The Tragedy of Maria Macabre" at La MaMa, Sunday, June 20th at 5:30

2010-06-20T09:34:00.000-07:00

Take an unexpected journey into the Land of the Dead.....

An excerpt from The Tragedy of Maria Macabre will be featured at La MaMa as part of La MaMa Moves! on Sunday, June 20th at 5:30 PM-- as part of the "Cabaret Nights" series curated by Jack Ferver. Sunday, June 20th, 5:30PM, La MaMa, the Club (74A, East 4th Street)

The Tragedy of Maria Macabre--Created, Choreographed, and Designed by Rachel Klein, Make-up by Anita Rundles, Sound Editing by Sean Gill, photos by Beau Allulli.

Starring: Elizabeth Stewart, Michael Porsche, Abigail Hawk, Eric Schmalenberger, Megan O'Connor, Danielle Marie Fusco, Freddy Mancilla, Preston Burger, and Brian Rubiano.

www.lamama.org

COMING SOON: STAGE BLOOD IS NEVER ENOUGH

2009-08-30T10:58:00.001-07:00

For two nights only, October 22nd and October 29th, Junta Juleil Theatricals and Rachel Klein Productions are collaborating on an evening of short theater, burlesque, dance, and other mind-blowing forms of performance, with each piece indebted to a different 1980's horror film. It will be held at The Duplex (in Manhattan; 61 Christopher Street at 7th Avenue). More details to come.

Go-Go Killers! Opens Friday, May 8th in NYC!

2009-05-05T13:10:00.000-07:00

GO-GO KILLERS! will play at The Sage Theater in Times Square (711 Seventh Avenue, 2nd floor) May 8-30, Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm. Tickets ($15) are available online HERE. Sell-out shows are expected, so you should get your tickets as soon as possible!

Below are the Newsreel Trailers, Episodes 1-5:

GO-GO KILLERS! FUNDRAISER IN NYC ON THURSDAY, MARCH 12TH!

2009-03-10T09:02:00.001-07:00

This Thursday, March 12th at Beauty Bar-144 E. 14th St. between 2nd and 3rd Ave. in Manhattan, NYC.

From 7:00PM to 11:00PM

$10 at the door--all proceeds go to GO-GO KILLERS! which will premiere in May, 2009 at the Sage Theater.

Featuring a preview performance by the cast of the retro-futuristic, ass-kicking new play, GO-GO KILLERS!, written by Sean Gill and Directed & Choreographed by Rachel Klein.

Featuring those deadly vixens, the Go-Go Killers themselves: Elizabeth Stewart, Kari Warchock, Jillaine Gill, Reagan Wilson, Dana Perry, Dasha Kittredge, Megan O'Connor, and Robyn Nielsen!

Burlesque performances by the sultry Sapphire Jones and the luscious Veronica Vroom!
60's rock DJed by Michael Stewart!
Emceed by the exquisite Meredith Dillard!
Guest Appearances from GO-GO KILLERS! Stars Michael Porsche and Kevin G. Shinnick!
Prizes!
Go-Go Dancers!

If you cannot attend, but would like to contribute, please go here.

GO-GO KILLERS! Trailer Reel on YouTube!

2009-02-18T09:44:00.000-08:00

A new play written by Sean Gill. Directed and Choreographed by Rachel Klein. Coming in May 2009 to the Sage Theater in Times Square.

SOMETHING WEIRD eligible for Innovative Theatre Awards!

2008-12-04T08:53:00.000-08:00

So SOMETHING WEIRD...IN THE RED ROOM, that dynamite double feature that ran in October, that you hopefully saw, made up of two tales of spine-tingling insanity, is eligible for nominations and voting at the Innovative Theatre Awards. So if you saw and loved SOMETHING WEIRD...IN THE RED ROOM, now is the time to show your support. It's simple to vote, but first you must register (for free) here, follow the link that will then appear in your email, click the vote tab on the left, choose "Audience Ballot," select the show SOMETHING WEIRD...IN THE RED ROOM, or any other shows you may have seen, and then vote your heart out for all the different categories.

SOMETHING WEIRD...IN THE RED ROOM, co-produced by Rachel Klein Productions, Junta Juleil Theatrical Productions, LTD., and Mr. Spiro, Inc., is comprised of two short plays, Sean Gill's AENIGMA (with Junta Juleil's own Jillaine Gill) and Benjamin Spiro's SIR SHEEVER. Both are directed by Rachel Klein.

SOMETHING WEIRD nytheatre.com review

SOMETHING WEIRD Off-Off Online Review

Rachel Klein presents...LA ENFERMA

2008-10-29T07:51:00.000-07:00

LA ENFERMA website launched!

2008-10-26T14:04:00.000-07:00

OFFICIAL SITE

La Enferma is a series of performance pieces combining dance, acrobatics, juggling, pantomime, and human marionettes. The Mission of La Enferma is to illustrate the presence of mortality and to respond to the inevitable trauma that humankind is pressing upon the Earth. La Enferma uses skeleton iconography that derives from several cultures (El Dia de los Muertos; Mexico, Finados; Brazil, Baron Samedi; Haitian Voodoo) which traditionally are used to honor one's ancestors. La Enferma takes place in a world where all that is left of humankind on Earth is the soul, which leaves a tone that is both bleak in its macabre foresight, and whimsically inspiring with the power of the human spirit.

La Enferma is created, directed, choreographed, and produced by Rachel Klein.

Makeup Design is by Anita Rundles.

Performers: Elizabeth Stewart, Michael Porsche, Kari Warchock, Casey Pickett, Daren Taylor, Dasha Kittredge, Megan O'Connor, and Jeff Seal.

Performance History: Emerging Artists Presents Laugh Out Loud Festival, Cherchez La Femme, Rebel Rebel, and Shazam!

General and booking inquiries can be directed here.