_gaia's mission remains as a collective of women, for women, for the making of textiles, clothing, printmaking, painting, architecture, music, film, photography, science, the performing arts, writing, environmental, social and political activism: all things which color the lives of the women involved.
_gaia is active in the visual arts space. We run and sponsor shows, events, and residencies for our sisters to come and work on their art. We are always brewing up something new and looking for new ideas. Contact us if you are interested in participating or have an idea you would like to explore with _gaia.
_gaia is active in the performance space. We run and sponsor shows, events, and residencies for our sisters to come and work on their acting and voice. We are always brewing up something new and looking for new ideas. Contact us if you are interested in participating or have an idea you would like to explore with _gaia.
Activism was the fire that gave birth to _gaia. We continue in that tradition by supporting and promoting socially conscious movement and agendas that are important to our members. We are active in demonstrations and events that help bring issues of importance to light. _gaia's main issues include but are not limited too: stop violence against women, human rights, reproductive rights and promotion.
_gaia loves to meet new people and make new friends. We have many opportunities for you to join _gaia in our mission to provide a space for women in the arts. Come play with us through our internships and volunteer programs. You will learn, work and have fun while opening up a whole new world. If you don't have the time but got the dough, please consider a donation to _gaia. We appreciate you and love you!
_gaia loves you and we are fortunate to have those who love and support us. There are those who support us with their time and expertise to make so many of our programs happen and continue on in the future. The partners who are generous with their space and businesses to help us make so many events happen. Of course, like anyone else we love our fans who come to our events and workshops.
_gaia has several open calls! WonderWomen Residency, Children Scripts, One-Act Acripts, Director Residency. We are looking for a new member to join _gaia. check out details...
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"Hudson One-Act Festival 2008"
The third annual evening of original one act plays presented by member organizations of the Hudson County Theatre Alliance.
_gaia is a proud member of the Hudson County Theatre Alliance.
DeBaun Center for the Performing Arts
September 12-13 & 19-20, 2008 at 8pm
$15 adults/$10 students & seniors/$5 children
$35/dinner & show package
http://www.debaun.org/gaia.
“Chicken Salad” by Joe Del Priore (Comedy), joedelps@optonline.net
A first date turns fierce and fun, after two professionals realize they might have met their match.
Playwright Contact Info:
Joe Del Priore– Playwright
Joe Del Priore began writing seriously in the early ’80s after graduating from Rutgers a decade earlier. At first he focused on essays and journalism, then moved to short fiction, poetry and drama. He has been attacking all genres since, but takes most pleasure from writing for the stage and seeing what the director and actors bring to the work. He belongs to Nutley Little Theater which has provided him with numerous workshops. His pieces have been performed in NY as well and he is currently writing monologues for actors participating in monthly Monologue Nights in the Village and Bloomfield.
Kate Place – Director
Kate Place is a director and occasional actor living and working in New York City. She has enjoyed much of her success directing and developing new work with living playwrights. She holds a BFA from Boston University in Theater Studies and works at the Tribeca Film Festival as a member of their full time staff.
Liam Alexander– Man
Liam Alexander is a recent graduate of the Maggie Flannigan Studio two-year professional acting program and an alumni of Parsons School of Design. Liam has appeared in two starring roles on the Japanese television show “The Worlds Astonishing News”, on the History Channel in “Cannibalism Extreme Survival” as well as numerous Independent films including “the Hamptons Bikini Bloodbath” a 2007 selection of the Newport Beach Film Festival. The Hudson County One Act Play Festival will be Liam’s stage debut. Liam is honored to be a part of the festival and would like to thank Kate Place and _gaia Studio for this opportunity.
Mary Ellen Farabaugh – Woman
Mary Ellen is excited to be in her second performance with _gaia Studio. A Hoboken resident, she studies under Richard Scanlon. She sends her love to her fiancé Rich.