Paradigm Shift

WHAT: Staged reading of “Tulpa, or Anne&Me” by Shawn C. Harris (aka RVCBard) followed by a birthday party for Anne Hathaway (who probably won’t show up, so we’re calling her The Great Pumpkin)
WHEN: Friday, November 12, 8pm
WHERE: TBA – most likely WOW Cafe Theatre
WHY: Fundraiser for Crossroads Theatre Project
HOW MUCH: Suggested donation $10 (for your cake and balloons)

ABOUT “TULPA, OR ANNE&ME”
When Anne Hathaway crawls out of your television, what do you do? When the topic of conversation is race, how would you navigate the truth of your experience and the human need to make connections despite the pain and rage involved?

Through a series of surreal visitations from the famous movie star, “Tulpa, or Anne&Me” blends reality, fantasy and memory to explore what is usually hidden in the way we talk about race. Taking the vantage point of a Black lesbian with an overactive imagination, “Tulpa, or Anne&&Me” explores the effects of racism on human relationships.

“Tulpa, or Anne&Me” is the first work developed by Crossroads Theatre Project.

ABOUT CROSSROADS THEATRE PROJECT
Crossroads Theatre Project is a collaboration of new Black playwrights whose works explore how race intersects with other identities and challenge mainstream ideas about Black theatre.

The crossroads are rooted in African folklore, Vodou, and Delta blues as a place where strange and unexpected things happen. Anything can happen on the crossroads. You can speak with the dead, meet the spirits of your ancestors, or even sell your soul to the Devil.

Crossroads Theatre Project is the anti-Chitlin Circuit created to break barriers and undermine stereotypes by presenting thoughtful new stories by and about African Americans today. In the simplest terms, this means: no maids; no crackheads; no Tyler Perry.

The vision of Crossroads Theatre Project is nearly identical to 13P. The idea is to use our shared passion for theater and our status as Othered to empower us when it comes to gathering resources and reaching out to potential audiences and creative partners. We’re committed to giving people theatre by and about us that challenges what people assume we stand for and/or are interested in. The goal of Crossroads Theatre Project is to incubate the works of new Black playwrights from first draft through full production.

READ MORE AT:
http://www.ankhesen-mie.net/2010/08/tulpa-or-anne.html
http://jasminllenadegracia.blogspot.com/2010/09/spotlight-tulpa-or-anne.html
http://arsmarginal.wordpress.com/2010/09/12/open-discussion-tulpa-or-anneme/

Join NOW-NYS as it celebrates the power of women at its annual convention, October 16 – 17, 2010, Albany Ramada Hotel (formerly Clarion Hotel), 3 Watervliet Ave Ext., Albany, NY 12206.

Speakers:

• Mo Therese Hannan, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at Siena College and co-founder of the annual Battered Mothers Custody Conference held in Albany, NY
• Bill Baird, the holder of three US Supreme Court victories for women’s rights and found of the Pro Choice League
• Zenaida Méndez, Director of External Affairs for the Manhattan Neighborhood Network Public Access Television and President and Founder of the National Dominican Women’s Caucus
• M. Tracey Brooks, Esq., President and CEO of Family Planning Advocates of New York State and Planned Parenthood Advocates of New York
• Andrea D. Lyon, Attorney, Educator and Author is nationally recognized for her work to promote social justice, equity and improvement in the criminal justice system
• Terry O’Neill, president of National NOW
• Sandy Rapp, singer and feminist author

Register online or print the registration form (pdf).  www.nownys.org

Complete schedule and hotel information. Also read the Fall 2010 Newsletter for more information about the speakers. www.nownys.org

Paradigm Shift NYC is proud to announce that The Feminist Press has
selected Meredith Villano, PS co-founder and director, as an honoree:
40 Under 40: The Future of Feminism.  You are invited to The Feminist
Press 40th Anniversary Gala- come celebrate and network!

The Cooper Union Presents The Benjamin Menschel Distinguished Lecture:

Half The Sky:
Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide

with authors Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn

An ancient Chinese proverb says that women hold up half the sky. Yet throughout the developing world, instead of capitalizing on this powerful natural resource, millions of women are subject to brutality and victimization, even “gendercide.” In the tenth annual Benjamin Menschel Distinguished Lecture, Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, the first married couple to win a Pulitzer Prize for journalism, discuss Half The Sky, their passionate call to arms against the oppression of women around the globe —“the central moral challenge” of our time on November 1 at 6:30PM in The Cooper Union’s Great Hall (7 East 7th Street b/w 3rd and 4th Aves, NYC). Through inspiring stories of extraordinary women, the authors show that the most effective way to fight global poverty is to unleash the potential of women. They also offer an uplifting do-it-yourself tool kit for those who want to help. The event is free and open to the public.

The Benjamin Menschel Distinguished Lecture, the 10th in an annual series,
was established with a generous grant from The Horace W. Goldsmith
Foundation.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a distinguished
private college of art, architecture and engineering founded in 1859 by
Peter Cooper, an inventor, industrialist and philanthropist. Since its
founding, all admitted students have received full-tuition scholarships.

The Cooper Union
The Great Hall –7 East 7th Street at Third Avenue, New York

Subways: Astor Place (6), 8th Street (N, R)

Free — Open to the Public

Information: 212.353.4195 or http://www.cooper.edu

Check out the cross-dressing revival of the 2008 New York Fringe Festival hit, THE REFUGEE GIRLS REVUE, a dark musical comedy inspired by the American Girl Dolls!!!

@ Theatre 80 (80 St. Marks and 1st Ave) in the East Village

Saturday, October 9 at 10 p.m.
Saturday, October 16 at 10 p.m.
Saturday, October 23 at 10 p.m.
Saturday, October 30 at 10 p.m.

“Nothing is safe or sacred in this deliciously wicked spoof” – Time Out New York

“A razor sharp satire” – NYTheatre.com

THE REFUGEE GIRLS REVUE: A MUSICAL PARODY
www.refugeegirlsrevue.com
Written by Jena Friedman
Directed by Scott Illingworth
Music by Elia Einhorn

Starring: JESSICA DELFINO, DAVE HILL, BEN LERMAN, SHAWN HOLLENBACH, JEFF ASHWORTH, CHANCE BLAKELEY, ROY KOSHY, SHAUNA PINKETT, WILLIAM VON VOGT AND CALISE HAWKINS, BEN KISSEL AND ALEXIS GUERREROS

for ticket information go to www.theatre80.net

Dear NARAL Volunteers,

Hi, I’m NARAL Pro-Choice NY’s Political Intern and I’m excited to work
with you all to help elect pro-choice candidates this fall! The
General Election is fast approaching (November 2nd, to be exact) and
it’s time to rally our fellow Pro-Choice activists.

Below is the list of activities coming up in the next two weeks that
we’ll be holding to support our endorsed candidates and educate our
base about what’s at stake for choice in this election. To sign up for
specific events, RSVP to Rosie Hoffman at rhoffman@prochoiceny.org.

NARAL Election Activities:

Saturday, October 9th, 11am-1pm- Women for Avella Rally

(Meet at the NARAL Pro-Choice NY Office at 11am and cab to Queens)

Wednesday, October 13th, 6-9pm Volunteer Recruitment Phonebank

(NARAL Pro-Choice NY Office)

Friday, October 15th 12:30-1:30pm Lunch break Rally for Gillibrand

(7 Lincoln Square, Manhattan)

Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you have questions. I look
forward to seeing you soon!

Thanks!

Rosie

Rosie Hoffman
Political Intern
NARAL Pro-Choice New York
Office (646) 520-3506
rhoffman@prochoiceny.org

Paradigm Shift is proud to support our partner:
Rewrite Your Sexual Script: 5 Creative Ways to Nurture & Ignite Your Sexuality

hosted by Amy Jo Goddard

Many women are super empowered in the world, very successful and able
to freely assert themselves—but they are unable to carry this power
into their sexual lives, leaving them feeling insecure, or deprived of
a core power they question whether they can really have. Many cultural
factors, including a lack of know-how and role models, contribute to
this gap. When your role models for what is sexually powerful come
from narrow depictions of women in ubiquitous advertising, music
videos or even pornography, it’s hard to figure out what your
authentic sexual power actually looks like!

In this engaging and thought-provoking teleclass, you’ll discover:

•    4 core reasons why women become sexually disempowered
•    4 essential elements that can assist you to nurture and grow
your sexuality, no matter where you are right now
•    How your own creativity can nurture your sexuality and help
you come closer to your core sexual self
•    6 steps to personally empower yourself sexually

Sexuality educator Amy Jo Goddard will discuss the gaps and patterns
she has observed over her 15 year sexuality career, and provide
concrete ways women can access their most authentically powerful
sexual selves. Women of all sexual orientations and identities are
welcome to be a be part of this dynamic class, to begin to dialogue
about feeling more confident in their own sexuality and with their
sexual and intimate partners. Participants will also get information
on how to be a part of the Women’s Sexuality Empowerment
Apprenticeship, which begins on October 12 in NYC!

Two classes:
Thursday, September 30, 2010 from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (ET)

To sign up:  http://rewritethescript.eventbrite.com/
-OR-

Monday, October 04, 2010 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (ET)

To sign up:  http://rewritethescript2.eventbrite.com/

SPARK Summit registration

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