- Annette A. Aguilar & Stringbeans
- Charles Moore Percussion Ensemble
- Féraba; African Music and Percussion
- Harlem Blues & Jazz Band
- Heritage O.P.
- Kevin Nathaniel
- Naomi Miller
- Orlando Marin Ensemble
- Percy Brice
- Sarah McLawler & Les Femmes Jazz
- Senor Lucky Blues Band
- Sonido Costeno
- Tom Smith Ensemble & Big Band
- Tony Terrell Caribbean Jazz Quartet
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August Events
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AIE programs
Currently available Arts In Education (AIE) workshops and performances
August.24.08
Rhythm Journeys Series - A tribute to the late Charles Moore with the Charles Moore Dance Theatre: Dances & Drums of Africa. Performance to be held in the Conservatory Garden, inside Central Park ...
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September.6.08
Rhythm Journeys Series - Performance by Tony Terrell Caribbean Jazz Quartet at the Bronx Public Library Center ...
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Charles Moore Dance Theatre at Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Library
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Charles Moore Dance Theatre at Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Library
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Dance workshop “From Jazz to Hip Hop” with Wayne Daniels at Jamaica Bay Public Library
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Dance workshop “From Jazz to Hip Hop” with Wayne Daniels at Bedford Public Library
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A “Learn to Dance” workshop with Teddy Williams at Bay Ridge Public Library
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Puppetry performance “Witch Bungle” by Theresa Linnihan at Central Library’s S. Stevan Dweck Center
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Performance by Orlando Marin – The Last Mambo King – and his quintet at Bronx Library Center
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Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance – Come join us for a performance of Latin Jazz music by Soñido Costeno at the Bronx Public Library Center
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Circuit Productions Inc. (CPI) is supported, in part, with public funds from New York State Council on the Arts and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music, was made possible with funds provided by The New York State Music Fund, established by the New York State Attorney General at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, provided additional support to Circuit Productions, Inc.
News and Press
Fall 2008 Presentations of Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance
September 2008 | Brooklyn, NY
Excerpt: "Fall dance/music performances of Rhythm Journeys will take place at Brooklyn and Bronx Public Libraries. Performances to feature Tony Terrell Caribbean Jazz Quartet; Orlando Marin -“The Last Mambo King” and his Quintet; and the Charles Moore Dance Theatre."
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Spring Presentations of Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music and World Beat: Study of Diverse Cultures in NYC
May 2008 | Brooklyn, NY
Excerpt: "Circuit Productions, through its community outreach series, RHYTHM JOURNEYS, continues to provide new music and live performances presenting senior and emerging artists in a range of culturally relevant programming aimed primarily at youth and family audiences. “We are delighted to partner with three premier city organizations dedicated to promoting diverse music programs,” said Susan Goldbetter, Executive Director of Circuit Productions.” The artists include the Smith Brothers, the Harlem Blues and Jazz Ensemble and Sarah McLawler and Les Femmes Jazz."
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Free concerts feature Vocalist / Hammond Organist, Sarah McLawler at Brooklyn Heights Library, February 23, 2008
Jan 2008 | Brooklyn, NY
Excerpt: "Circuit Productions, Inc., the recipient of the New York State Music Fund grant (“Music Fund”), announced today that Winter 2008 programs will feature the work of Sarah McLawler, one of three commissioned composers for RHYTHM JOURNEYS: MASTERS OF JAZZ AND WORLD MUSIC. The project is a series of free and low-cost concerts showcasing jazz and world music throughout New York City and State in collaboration with local cultural and educational institutions."
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Winter 2008 programs will feature the work of three featured music ensembles and two commissioned composers for RHYTHM JOURNEYS: MASTERS OF JAZZ AND WORLD MUSIC.
Jan 2008 | Brooklyn, NY
Excerpt: "Circuit Productions, through its community outreach series, RHYTHM JOURNEYS, continues to provide new music and live performances presenting senior and emerging artists in a range of culturally relevant music programming aimed primarily at youth and family audiences in culturally under-served communities state-wide...The artists include the Harlem Blues and Jazz Trio, vocalist and Hammond organist, Sarah McLawler and percussionist Andy Algire with Irene Koloseus’s Feraba: African Rhythm Tap Company.
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Executive Director's Corner
Dear Friends -
As the warm breezes of summer fade away the memory of twenty performances for more than 2500 people at sites throughout the city remains vividly clear. Free performances by Circuit Productions were presented with the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, the Museum of the City of New York, Brooklyn Public Library, Central Park’s Harlem Meer Performance Series and the YMCA of Greater New York. We begin the Fall with some exciting programs.
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Special Programs
“Witch Bungle” puppeteer Theresa Linnihan
Special program for toddlers and their families
Puppeteer, Theresa Linnihan presents Witch Bungle- a puppet show in verse. “Bungle” is a creative witch who always ruins her own spells! Consequently, she cooks up dragons who lisp and bashful giants. Meanwhile gentle goblins and a crowd of “misfits” hide in all her closets to the disapproval of other witches. Linnihan’s original fable delights young audiences with the use of shadow puppets and an illustrated “cranky” – a special puppetry tool. Read more
It will take place at the S. Steven Dweck Cultural Center at Central Library in Brooklyn on November 1st at 1pm.
“Learn to Dance” workshop
Broadway veteran and choreographer, Teddy Williams will give a dance workshop to adults and seniors on November 1st at Bay Ridge Library. Join Williams, as he takes you through the moves and grooves of one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals, The Wiz. Audience participation a must – wear comfortable shoes and clothing and get ready to move! Read more
Arts-in-Education (AIE) Program
Circuit Productions can foster collaborations between schools and some of New York City's most engaging arts professionals, as well as train educators to work more effectively with existing school artist-in-residencies. Our program offerings include: Lectures and Workshops, Assembly Programs, Artist Residencies and Staff Development.
Email or call us at 718-638-4878 to explore the different ways American art forms can be integrated with your History, Arts or Language programs.
Ongoing Exhibitions: Cookie's Harlem
Cookie's Harlem - A Tap Dancer's World, is a collection from the legendary tap stylist Charlie "Cookie" Cook. The exhibit preserves a vibrant moment in the history of jazz and lends itself to adaptation to specific sites.
Download an article about the exhibit published from the magazine "On Tap".
Contact us for bookings and more information about the exhibit.