_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.
Summer Theatre
“String” A Romantic Comedy
Mayor David Roberts, the City of Hoboken & _gaia Studio
present Summer Theatre in Sinatra Park
featuring
“String”
by Jessica Lind, directed by Taylor Keith
presented by _gaia Studio
Featuring: Kurt Davis, Ginny Moore, Rodney E. Reyes, Lori Richardson, Rachel Skrod, and Tim Watson.
A romantic comedy that follows a poet’s quest for extraordinary love, “String” unravels the beauty of the mundane and exposes the ridiculousness of perfect love.
July 26 and 27
August 2 and 3
Saturdays at 3pm, Sundays at 7pm
Where: Frank Sinatra Park Amphitheater
Address: Frank Sinatra Park Drive btw 4th and 5th Streets (waterfront), Hoboken, NJ 07030
Cost: FREE
For more info on “String” and _gaia Studio contact: Lillian Ribeiro – performing@gaiastudio.org
Visit www.hobokennj.org for more summer fun in Hoboken!
_gaia would like to THANK all the supporters who came out to _gaia’s fundraiser at Dive 75 in NY! We also would like to thank all the individuals who gave contributions towards the production of “String”. Without your support this production would not be possible.
Actor’s Biographies
Kurt Davis (Derek) has no idea what he’s doing here. It’s been 25 years since the award-winning filmmaker and screenwriter has set foot on a stage. Bitten by the acting bug in grade school, Davis starred in various productions, “ending” his career in high school with MAN OF LA MANCHA. Earning his BFA in film at School of Visual Arts, Davis dedicated his life to film and TV production, working on THE BROTHER FROM ANOTHER PLANET and BEVERLY HILLS COP 2, among others. In association with NBC, Davis hosts episodes of I LOVE THIS MOVIE! at Netflix.com, a classic-film series he co-created. Most recently, Davis worked for NBC Digital Media as a “preditor” (producer/editor) and The Sci Fi Channel as a multimedia producer. Two days after department-wide cuts cost him his job, Davis impulsively auditioned for String – sans headshot or resume – and was cast. He is honored and delighted to be here.
Ginny Moore (Joy)
Ginny is thrilled to be a part of the cast of String. Currently she is an apprentice at The Barrow Group and was most recently seen onstage in Lysistrata (off-off broadway) and at Don’t Tell Mama Cabaret. She moved here last year from Chicago where she was student in Second City’s conservatory program and performed with many companies, including Quest Theatre Ensemble, The Artistic Home, and Emerald City. Ginny is grateful to her friends and family for their support and is more than happy about continuing her career here in New York.
Rodney E. Reyes (Cliff) is an artistic director and co-founder of Cuchipinoy Productions. He recently directed In Reverse Order and Death of a Prom Queen for Apricot Sky Production’s “Flush.” He was last seen as Sigmund Freud in Cuchipinoy Production’s “Dark Sonnets of the Lady.” He has directed for the Spotlight On Festival, Midtown International Festival and the New York International Fringe Festival. He is currently working on his original play “Who Am I” for the Fall season for Cuchipinoy Productions. He is also working on directing short films for Artists Working Corporate for an online distribution. He would like to thank the cast and crew and especially _gaia for a fantastic opportunity.
Rachel Skrod (Raina)
This is Rachel’s 2nd time working with _gaia. She started acting at the ripe little age of 7, and in some aspect theater has been a part of her life ever since. Rachel’s latest production was that of “Ellie” in Death of a Prom Queen and prior to that she was in a 2 year production where she played “Becky” in Pack Your Stuff and Leave at the Producers Club in New York. She majored in theatre at Palm Beach College and takes classes from time to time at the HB in NYC.
Rachel is thrilled to be back working with _gaia and the amazing, talented, and fun-loving cast of String! Rachel loves this play so much that she hounded the Director/Producer about it for the past year about when they were going to put it up.
She would like to give a little shout out to Taylor and Lillian for their friendship and for giving her the opportunity to play such an amazing character. Keeps, hi? ?
Tim Watson (Ryan)
Tim is proud to return to the stage and be apart of the String cast. He was most recently seen as Fred in 2006’s A Christmas Carol at the DeBaun Center for Performing Arts right here in Hoboken. He regularly performs with the Marvel Character Appearance Program and in his spare time he enjoys high fall stunt training. He would like to thank family and friends for their continuing support.