GALATEA: A new rock musical
Galatea is a rock musical adaptation of Ovid’s classic myth Pygmalion, which tells the chilling tale of an obsessed sculptor whose statue comes to life. Galatea re-imagines what would happen if a statue actually came to life. Straddling this world and another, she exists in a liminal place of human and god, woman and monster, child and mother.This new work — flanked by a live band on stage — features an original rock score drawing on the aural roots of Tommy by The Who, David Bowie, and Hedwig and The Angry Inch.
Galatea echoes classic “artist as God” stories like Frankenstein, Pinocchio, and My Fair Lady, as well as modern cinematic interpretations like Ex Machina and Ruby Sparks. The show surfaces a complex dialogue around race, fate, gender, personhood, sexual violence, bodily autonomy, and what it means to create—and control—your art.
Beginning as a graphic novel penned and photographed by Katie Tandy, Galatea was developed into a workshop last spring with Musical Cafe, a musical theatre development and education program for writers and composers in Berkeley.
Book / Lyrics: Katie Tandy
Direction / Dramaturgy: Lauren Rosenfield
Music: Geoff Cotter
Choreography: Katerina Wong
Fight Choreography: Chris Steele
Stage Management: Jacqueline Bulger
Lighting Design: Isaiah Tweed
Set Design: Veronique Adam
Thu-Sun, Feb 21-24
Thu-Sat at 8pm, Sun at 2pm
TICKETS
Galatea echoes classic “artist as God” stories like Frankenstein, Pinocchio, and My Fair Lady, as well as modern cinematic interpretations like Ex Machina and Ruby Sparks. The show surfaces a complex dialogue around race, fate, gender, personhood, sexual violence, bodily autonomy, and what it means to create—and control—your art.
Beginning as a graphic novel penned and photographed by Katie Tandy, Galatea was developed into a workshop last spring with Musical Cafe, a musical theatre development and education program for writers and composers in Berkeley.
Book / Lyrics: Katie Tandy
Direction / Dramaturgy: Lauren Rosenfield
Music: Geoff Cotter
Choreography: Katerina Wong
Fight Choreography: Chris Steele
Stage Management: Jacqueline Bulger
Lighting Design: Isaiah Tweed
Set Design: Veronique Adam
Thu-Sun, Feb 21-24
Thu-Sat at 8pm, Sun at 2pm
TICKETS
RAWdance's the CONCEPT series: 25
RAWdance’s beloved salon serves up a fresh dose of unique, high quality dance art in a lavish setting, but with a living room vibe. Five Bay Area choreographers join RAWdance to share works-in-progress and revamped repertory tailored for intimate viewing. Stay tuned for the line-up of artists for this round.
For the CONCEPT series, choreographers are encouraged to share work at any point of creation, offering new perspectives into the artistic process. RAWdance’s Artistic Directors take turns hosting and serving treats in between the works. The series takes place in the lavish Green Room in the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, creating a rare opportunity to see dance in one of the most beautiful spaces in the city.
Pay-What-You-Can (Suggested Donation $10-$20)
No advanced ticket sales
Children welcome
Popcorn, coffee, and snacks will be provided
Friday, Apr. 5 at 8pm
Saturday, Apr. 6 at 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm
The Green Room
San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center
401 Van Ness Avenue, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102
Image by Hillary Goidell
For the CONCEPT series, choreographers are encouraged to share work at any point of creation, offering new perspectives into the artistic process. RAWdance’s Artistic Directors take turns hosting and serving treats in between the works. The series takes place in the lavish Green Room in the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, creating a rare opportunity to see dance in one of the most beautiful spaces in the city.
Pay-What-You-Can (Suggested Donation $10-$20)
No advanced ticket sales
Children welcome
Popcorn, coffee, and snacks will be provided
Friday, Apr. 5 at 8pm
Saturday, Apr. 6 at 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm
The Green Room
San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center
401 Van Ness Avenue, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102
Image by Hillary Goidell
Yerba Buena Gardens' ChoreoFest 2019
Part of the annual Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, ChoreoFest highlights the spectacular strength, diversity, and vibrancy of the Bay Area contemporary dance scene through a two-day mini festival of site specific work. Curated by RAWdance’s Artistic Directors, the third annual ChoreoFest will feature eight local companies along with RAWdance in two truly special performances throughout the Gardens’ lawns and architecture.
Artist lineup coming soon!
ABOUT YBGF
YBG Festival presents classical, world, and jazz music, contemporary and traditional Festival presents classical, world, and jazz music, contemporary and traditional dance, theater, children’s and family programs, and cultural events reflecting the rich cultures and creativity of the region. Artistic excellence, inclusion, diversity and innovation are at the heart of our mission. As the only curated arts park fully dedicated to the long-term presentation of free arts and cultural programs, Yerba Buena Gardens has a unique place in the cultural landscape of San Francisco. More Info at YBGF.org.
FREE!
Programs presented outdoors
No designated seating, no ticket system, no required RSVP
Saturday & Sunday, July 13 & 14, 1-2:30pm
Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission Street between 3rd & 4th Street
Directions and Visitor Information Here
Photo by Hillary Goidell
Artist lineup coming soon!
ABOUT YBGF
YBG Festival presents classical, world, and jazz music, contemporary and traditional Festival presents classical, world, and jazz music, contemporary and traditional dance, theater, children’s and family programs, and cultural events reflecting the rich cultures and creativity of the region. Artistic excellence, inclusion, diversity and innovation are at the heart of our mission. As the only curated arts park fully dedicated to the long-term presentation of free arts and cultural programs, Yerba Buena Gardens has a unique place in the cultural landscape of San Francisco. More Info at YBGF.org.
FREE!
Programs presented outdoors
No designated seating, no ticket system, no required RSVP
Saturday & Sunday, July 13 & 14, 1-2:30pm
Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission Street between 3rd & 4th Street
Directions and Visitor Information Here
Photo by Hillary Goidell
RAWdance's the CONCEPT series: 26
RAWdance’s beloved salon serves up a fresh dose of unique, high quality dance art in a lavish setting, but with a living room vibe. Five Bay Area choreographers join RAWdance to share works-in-progress and revamped repertory tailored for intimate viewing. Stay tuned for the line-up of artists for this round.
For the CONCEPT series, choreographers are encouraged to share work at any point of creation, offering new perspectives into the artistic process. RAWdance’s Artistic Directors take turns hosting and serving treats in between the works. The series takes place in the lavish Green Room in the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, creating a rare opportunity to see dance in one of the most beautiful spaces in the city.
Pay-What-You-Can (Suggested Donation $10-$20)
No advanced ticket sales
Children welcome
Popcorn, coffee, and snacks will be provided
Friday, Sept. 5 at 8pm
Saturday, Sept. 6 at 3pm & 7pm
The Green Room
San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center
401 Van Ness Avenue, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
Image by Hillary Goidell
For the CONCEPT series, choreographers are encouraged to share work at any point of creation, offering new perspectives into the artistic process. RAWdance’s Artistic Directors take turns hosting and serving treats in between the works. The series takes place in the lavish Green Room in the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, creating a rare opportunity to see dance in one of the most beautiful spaces in the city.
Pay-What-You-Can (Suggested Donation $10-$20)
No advanced ticket sales
Children welcome
Popcorn, coffee, and snacks will be provided
Friday, Sept. 5 at 8pm
Saturday, Sept. 6 at 3pm & 7pm
The Green Room
San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center
401 Van Ness Avenue, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
Image by Hillary Goidell