[Capdist-announce] PR: Alchemy Initiative and WAM Theatre Announce 10x10on10

Wed Jan 16 13:09:08 EST 2013

*Press Contacts:   *

Jessica Conzo     ****

Executive Director, Alchemy Initiative****

alchemy.initiative at gmail.com | 508.330.3954****

Kristen van Ginhoven****

Artistic Director, WAM Theatre****

kristen at wamtheatre.com | 518.243.9627****

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*****

*ALCHEMY INITIATIVE AND WAM THEATRE ANNOUNCE 10x10on10*****

*PITTSFIELD, MA* - Alchemy Initiative and WAM Theatre collaborate to
present 10x10on10, a multi-media theater and visual art exhibition
exploring women’s lives and inspiration throughout life’s decades. The
event is part of the 2nd annual 10x10 Upstreet Art Festival. The six
performances and opening and closing art receptions will be held at Y Bar
in Pittsfield from February 16 – 24.

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Playing around with the idea that some of our biggest inspirations continue
through the decades, while others change dramatically, Alchemy Initiative
invited girls and women to reflect on the question: *'What are the 10
things that inspire you most at this decade of your life?'*.* *From these
inspirations, each girl/woman created a piece of artwork. The visual
exhibit, curated by Diane Firtell, reads like a timeline of inspiration.
Beginning as you enter at one side of the room is the work of young artists
under age 10. The artwork and lists of what inspires the artists continue
around the room, where it ends with the artwork of women aged 90 to 100.  All
pieces are sized 10x10 and are for sale.****

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Diane Firtell, artist and curator says: ****
“This is exactly the type of collaboration that exemplifies the mission of
Alchemy Initiative, by using the creative process to inspire and build
community. It is so exciting to see how an idea comes to life through the
arts.  We have almost 25 participating artists in varying mediums including
painting, photography, collage, and ceramics.” ****

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WAM Theatre presents an original theatre piece that weaves together
stories, narratives and reflections by and about women exploring
inspiration throughout life's decades. Director Sara Katzoff, co-founder
and Artistic Director of the Berkshire Fringe, reached out to a variety of
writers with the question *'What are the 10 things that inspire you most at
this decade of your life?*'.* *Working with a small ensemble of local
professional actors, Sara has taken the diverse answers and created an
original short performance piece. ****

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Kristen van Ginhoven, Artistic Director of WAM Theatre says:****
"WAM is delighted to have the innovative Sara Katzoff directing the theatre
portion of this collaboration. Everyone Sara has reached out as writer or
performer has shown delight at the theme and excitement about exploring the
ten things that inspire them at this point in their lives. We can't wait to
share their work with the limited audience who will be lucky enough to get
tickets to see it!"****

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With limited seating and show dates, pre-ordering tickets is encouraged.
Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased at www.wamtheatre.com or by
calling 1-800-838-3006.****

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Visual artists include: Parker Wright, Lucy Burns, Collette Hartcorn, Paige
Wright, Sarah Dunton, Amelia Wood, Jordan Skowron, Rebecca Weinman, Laurie
Coyle, Sophia Lee, Gabrielle Senza, Melanie Mowinski, Suzi Banks Baum,
Karen Arp-Sandel, Nina Silver, Natalie Levine, Diane Sullivan, Diane
Firtell, Roselle Chartock, Carol Stegeman and more. ****

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Writers include: Suzi Banks Baum, Mallory Fehrensen, Jenn Smith, Nichole
Dupont, Margot Faught, and Mackenzie Sax.****

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Actors include: Erin Ouellette, Barby Cardillo and Kelly Galvin.****

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Alchemy Initiative and WAM Theatre are encouraging the community to
participate. Using the hashtag #10x10on10, they are calling for fans to
post photos on Instagram of what inspires them at this decade in their
life. Similarly, they are asking fans to post a list of their top ten
inspirations on Twitter under the same hashtag.****

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*FACT SHEET*****

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*Who:* Alchemy Initiative and WAM Theatre****

*What:* 10x10 on 10 (a multi-media theater and visual art exhibition)****

*Where:* Y Bar, 391 North Street, Pittsfield****

*When:* All performances at 6pm.  Exhibit hours 5:30 to 9 pm.

Saturday, Feb 16 (with opening art reception from 5 to 6pm)

Sunday, Feb 17

Thursday, Feb 21

Friday, Feb 22

Saturday, Feb 23

 Sunday, Feb 24 (with closing art reception from 7 to 8pm)

*How much: *$10. To purchase tickets visit www.wamtheatre.com or call
1-800-838-3006.****

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*10x10 Upstreet Art Festival: *The 10x10 Festival is a collaborative effort
spearheaded by Barrington Stage Company and the City of Pittsfield. Now in
its second year, for ten days (February 14-24), new theatre, dance parties,
art shows and spoken word, will warm up the Berkshires winter.
http://discoverpittsfield.com/10x10/****

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*WAM Theatre:  *WAM Theatre is a theatre company based in the Berkshires of
Massachusetts and the Capital Region of New York State. Inspired by the
book ‘Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women
Worldwide’ by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, WAM Theatre was founded
in 2009 by professional theatre artists Kristen van Ginhoven and Leigh
Strimbeck. WAM’s philanthropic mission is two-fold; first, producing
theatrical events for everyone, with a focus on women theatre artists
and/or stories of women and girls; second, to donate a portion of the
proceeds from those events to organizations that benefit women and girls.
WAM has donated over $7000 to its beneficiaries by creating professional
theatre for everyone that benefits women and girls. www.wamtheatre.com****

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*Alchemy Initiative:* Through the exploration of sustainability and
creativity, Alchemy Initiative enlivens, engages and educates the greater
Berkshires, fostering a healthier community. Founded in 2009, Alchemy
Initiative produces programs and presents events across the County.
www.AlchemyInitiative.org ****

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 Kristen van Ginhoven
Artistic Director, WAM Theatre
518-243-9627
www.WAMTheatre.com <http://www.wamtheatre.com>
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