Brooklyn is Not a Sacrifice Zone is a live theater community-engaged performance that takes the audience along the banks of the Newtown Creek in the Nature Walk hearing the stories and visions of local residents and activists who dream to topple their neighbor, a giant fracked gas depot. We imagine what the landscape could be if National Grid's site was decommissioned and the land rehabilitated. In addition, it is also an audio archive that collects the stories of those residents, creating an online forum where others can listen and learn about the challenges in living alongside fossil fuel infrastructure and industrial wasteland.
Performance times:
Saturday Oct. 28th at 5pm
Sunday October 29th at 5pm
Saturday's show will be followed by an art build and ways to plug into the local immediate fight against National Grid's latest LNG (Liquified Gas) expansion proposal
Newtown Creek Nature Walk
Entry near 59 Paidge Ave.
Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY
Edited, Produced and Directed by Monica Dudárov Hunken and Leah Bachar.
Performed by Marlena Ospina, Ann Treesa Joy, Nikkie McLeod, Dennis Yueh-Yeh Li, Monica Dudárov Hunken, Leah Bachar
With text from interviews with:
Margot Spindelman, Katherine Thompson, Kier Blake, Anna Tsomo, EW Fye, GiGi Niesen, Kevin LaCherra, William Vega, Kim Fraczek, Willis Elkins, Eric Kun.
Check out the audio archive here where we are still adding interviews.
Although it is a bit of a trek to make it to the Nature Walk, it's worth it to see this rare gem along the famous Newtown Creek.
Here are some transportation possibilities:
Bus: Take the B43 Bus to the Manhattan Ave and Clay Street Stop then walk 8 minutes on Clay street over to the end of Paidge Ave to the Nature Walk entrance.
Train: Take the G train to Greenpoint Ave stop, walk 13 minutes on India Street to Provost St to Paidge Ave
Citi Bike: Drop off a Citi Bike at the 371-383 McGuinness Blvd station or the 1164 Manhattan Ave station
Or you would lock your own bike up near the Nature Walk entrance. We won't move very far from there.
This series is made possible through the generosity of Brooklyn Arts Council
Brooklyn Arts Fund (DCLA) is sponsored, in part, by the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, administered by Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC).
Performance times:
Saturday Oct. 28th at 5pm
Sunday October 29th at 5pm
Saturday's show will be followed by an art build and ways to plug into the local immediate fight against National Grid's latest LNG (Liquified Gas) expansion proposal
Newtown Creek Nature Walk
Entry near 59 Paidge Ave.
Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY
Edited, Produced and Directed by Monica Dudárov Hunken and Leah Bachar.
Performed by Marlena Ospina, Ann Treesa Joy, Nikkie McLeod, Dennis Yueh-Yeh Li, Monica Dudárov Hunken, Leah Bachar
With text from interviews with:
Margot Spindelman, Katherine Thompson, Kier Blake, Anna Tsomo, EW Fye, GiGi Niesen, Kevin LaCherra, William Vega, Kim Fraczek, Willis Elkins, Eric Kun.
Check out the audio archive here where we are still adding interviews.
Although it is a bit of a trek to make it to the Nature Walk, it's worth it to see this rare gem along the famous Newtown Creek.
Here are some transportation possibilities:
Bus: Take the B43 Bus to the Manhattan Ave and Clay Street Stop then walk 8 minutes on Clay street over to the end of Paidge Ave to the Nature Walk entrance.
Train: Take the G train to Greenpoint Ave stop, walk 13 minutes on India Street to Provost St to Paidge Ave
Citi Bike: Drop off a Citi Bike at the 371-383 McGuinness Blvd station or the 1164 Manhattan Ave station
Or you would lock your own bike up near the Nature Walk entrance. We won't move very far from there.
This series is made possible through the generosity of Brooklyn Arts Council
Brooklyn Arts Fund (DCLA) is sponsored, in part, by the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, administered by Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC).
First iteration of "Brooklyn is Not a Sacrifice Zone" in 2020.
Teaser video above edited and filmed by Claire Haughey.
In collaboration with the movement against the North Brooklyn pipeline, NYC members of Al Límite, chose to fight back with creative resistance. Each performer lives along National Grid's fracked gas pipeline path and understand what's at stake. This is a series of devised pieces set safely and physically distanced outdoors in each neighborhood along the route:
The performances are love letters to the communities impacted by this dangerous and unnecessary project. Through Agit-Prop, ritual, music and storytelling, we celebrate the people who have endured years of gentrification and environmental racism, years of being pushed aside for industry and have continually fought back for their homes, health, rights and communities. We share their stories and our own, living in Brooklyn through the pandemic, the recession and now this pipeline battle.
National Grid intends to quietly lay down a massive high pressure fracked gas pipeline under our feet without our consent, making us pay for it with rate hikes, poisoning our bodies and the environment, pushing us further into climate disaster. We say, Hell No! Brooklyn is NOT a Sacrifice Zone!
Friday, Sep. 18th @ 6pm in Brownsville:
In the tradition of Teatro Campesino and San Francisco Mime Troupe, a short history "lesson" on Energy in the US and a procession to a public park space for stories from locals on the frontlines and dancing.
Saturday, Sep. 19th @ 2pm in Bed-Stuy: The Bed-Stuy presentation will highlight its proud history and gritty spirit in game show format. Do or Die!
@ 5pm in Bushwick : Live Storytelling and a Teach-in and Art Build led by Mi Casa No Es Su Casa
Sunday, Sep. 20th @ 2pm in Williamsburg:
A seemingly foreign but familiar story of explosions. From visiting oral histories to enacting bodily experiences, we will investigate how we react to the potential explosion of the pipeline.
@ 6pm in Greenpoint
A movement piece set in an industrial dead end, with pieces from interviews with community members woven throughout, ending with everyone's favorite post-apocalyptic brass band, Funkrust Brass Band.
IMPORTANT INFO:
In order to keep the audience and the performers safe, please maintain a safe physical distance and all participants must wear a facial mask. Most performances will require standing and sometimes walking. To maintain safety protocols, each performance will be limited to 45 people. Please RSVP to receive locations.
The performances are free with a suggested donation of $15. All proceeds will go to community gardens and local organizations that are supporting the fight against the North BK pipeline. No one is turned away for lack of funds but if you can give, please do. Your generosity will help these communities thrive.
This series is made possible through the generosity of Brooklyn Arts Council
Brooklyn Arts Fund (DCLA) is sponsored, in part, by the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, administered by Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC).
Co-Devisers and Performers:
Leah Bachar
Monica Dudárov Hunken
Shadow
Dragonfly Wilson
Dennis Yueh-Yeh Li
Recorded Songs created by Benny Woodard
Live performance of Funkrust Brass Band in Greenpoint on Sep. 20th
In collaboration with No North Brooklyn Pipeline Coalition, Sane Energy Project, Mi Casa No es Su Casa, FrackOuttaBK, Brownsville Residents Green Committee, Isabahlia Ladies of Elegance foundation, Patch of Inspiration Garden.
Photos by Ken Schles
#NoNBKpipeline @AlLimiteCollective @noNBKpipeline
Teaser video above edited and filmed by Claire Haughey.
In collaboration with the movement against the North Brooklyn pipeline, NYC members of Al Límite, chose to fight back with creative resistance. Each performer lives along National Grid's fracked gas pipeline path and understand what's at stake. This is a series of devised pieces set safely and physically distanced outdoors in each neighborhood along the route:
The performances are love letters to the communities impacted by this dangerous and unnecessary project. Through Agit-Prop, ritual, music and storytelling, we celebrate the people who have endured years of gentrification and environmental racism, years of being pushed aside for industry and have continually fought back for their homes, health, rights and communities. We share their stories and our own, living in Brooklyn through the pandemic, the recession and now this pipeline battle.
National Grid intends to quietly lay down a massive high pressure fracked gas pipeline under our feet without our consent, making us pay for it with rate hikes, poisoning our bodies and the environment, pushing us further into climate disaster. We say, Hell No! Brooklyn is NOT a Sacrifice Zone!
Friday, Sep. 18th @ 6pm in Brownsville:
In the tradition of Teatro Campesino and San Francisco Mime Troupe, a short history "lesson" on Energy in the US and a procession to a public park space for stories from locals on the frontlines and dancing.
Saturday, Sep. 19th @ 2pm in Bed-Stuy: The Bed-Stuy presentation will highlight its proud history and gritty spirit in game show format. Do or Die!
@ 5pm in Bushwick : Live Storytelling and a Teach-in and Art Build led by Mi Casa No Es Su Casa
Sunday, Sep. 20th @ 2pm in Williamsburg:
A seemingly foreign but familiar story of explosions. From visiting oral histories to enacting bodily experiences, we will investigate how we react to the potential explosion of the pipeline.
@ 6pm in Greenpoint
A movement piece set in an industrial dead end, with pieces from interviews with community members woven throughout, ending with everyone's favorite post-apocalyptic brass band, Funkrust Brass Band.
IMPORTANT INFO:
In order to keep the audience and the performers safe, please maintain a safe physical distance and all participants must wear a facial mask. Most performances will require standing and sometimes walking. To maintain safety protocols, each performance will be limited to 45 people. Please RSVP to receive locations.
The performances are free with a suggested donation of $15. All proceeds will go to community gardens and local organizations that are supporting the fight against the North BK pipeline. No one is turned away for lack of funds but if you can give, please do. Your generosity will help these communities thrive.
This series is made possible through the generosity of Brooklyn Arts Council
Brooklyn Arts Fund (DCLA) is sponsored, in part, by the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, administered by Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC).
Co-Devisers and Performers:
Leah Bachar
Monica Dudárov Hunken
Shadow
Dragonfly Wilson
Dennis Yueh-Yeh Li
Recorded Songs created by Benny Woodard
Live performance of Funkrust Brass Band in Greenpoint on Sep. 20th
In collaboration with No North Brooklyn Pipeline Coalition, Sane Energy Project, Mi Casa No es Su Casa, FrackOuttaBK, Brownsville Residents Green Committee, Isabahlia Ladies of Elegance foundation, Patch of Inspiration Garden.
Photos by Ken Schles
#NoNBKpipeline @AlLimiteCollective @noNBKpipeline
