AIP's THIRD ANNUAL ARTS FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHTS CABARET

ARTISTS IN PARTNERSHIP (http://www.aip-arts.org), a cultural arts organization in Long Beach, NY, is stepping up its promotion and advancement of awareness of the arts on Long Island. AIP's THIRD ANNUAL ARTS FESTIVAL will spotlight performances and professional panels in the field of musical cabaret. The event takes place May 28th through June 1st, at the LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY (111 West Park Avenue, Long Beach, NY) The library will be transformed into a cabaret club for the event.

The festival will explore the genre of musical cabaret, including how to put an act together, how to deal with the press, and will include live entertainment by current cabaret talents. Professional panelists will include such industry professionals as Erv Raible, Barry Kleinbort, Anita Darian and others. Performers include Shelly Shields, Barbara Fasano, Pam Tate and Marnie Baumer.

Program Schedule (subject to change)

Wednesday, May 28th, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Why Musical Cabaret?

Opening Panel discussion and demonstrations - Exploration of this unique genre, its relationship with Broadway, the theatrical implications of stories sung in an intimate setting. Bruce Bider, musician/pianist and teacher Anita Darian, singer and coach from Broadway and the concert stage Erv Raible, Executive Director of Cabaret & Concert Artists, 2002 MAC Award nominee for Outstanding Director

Thursday, May 29th, 7:30 pm
Cabaret Performance followed by Discussion

"International Cabaret" Shelley Shields - vocalist/pianist formerly of TOP OF THE SIXES in New York City.

Friday, May 30th, 7:30 pm
Cabaret Performance followed by Discussion

"Animato in G: A Tribute to Women in Animated Film" with Marnie Baumer

Saturday, May 31st, 2:00 pm
An Insider's Look at Cabaret - Panel Discussion and Performance.

Explore how to create an act, select material, find new songs, choose the right club, get press coverage. Barry Kleinbort, cabaret director and lyricist, winner of 10 MAC Awards; Nancy McGraw, MAC Outreach, Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs; Barbara Brussell, singer; and Tedd Firth, pianist.

Saturday, May 31st, 6:30 pm
Cabaret Reception & Informal Conversations with Festival Performers

Saturday May 31st, 8:00 pm
Cabaret Performance

"Girls of Summer" with Barbara Fasano, MAC Award Winner

Sunday, June 1st, 2:00 pm
Cabaret Performance followed by Discussion.

"Something Wonderful" with Pam Tate, 2002 MAC Award Nominee

For program schedules and additional information, visit the AIP website at http://www.aip-arts.org/.

 

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