THE BATTLE OF YESTERMORE

AN INTRODUCTION

iona rozeal brown will extend the aesthetics and content of her paintings in her first work of live performance, battle of yestermore. In homage to the “onnagata” of Japanese Kabuki theater, the story will revolve around an epic battle between a princess and the guardians of her family’s gravesite. brown's wide ranging influences include myth-based genres like Kabuki and Noh theater, as well as the “vogueing” made famous in the Harlem ballroom scene of the 1960s. The piece features performances by vogueing legends such as Benny and Javier Ninja, along with New York Hip Hop dancers Rokafella, Beasty, GI Jane, Lady Beast, Phoenix, and Mona Lisa. battle of yestermore will also feature live musicians performing an original sound score composed by brown.

SHOW INFORMATION

BATTLE OF YESTERMORE
Thursday, November 17, 8:00 pm — 9:00 pm
Friday, November 18, 8:00 pm — 9:00 pm
$30

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The KAE / EIN app is meant to enhance the Performa 11 Commission – The Battle of Yestermore – before, during and after the performance. The Battle of Yestermore, by Iona Rozeal Brown extends the aesthetics and content of her paintings in her first work of live performance. In homage to the "onnagata" of Japanese Kabuki theater, the story revolves around an epic battle between a princess and the guardians of her family's gravesite. Brown's wide ranging influences include myth-based genres like Kabuki and Noh theater, as well as the "vogueing" made famous in the Harlem ballroom scene of the 1960s. This app is a unique digital playbill that accompanies this performance as a way to enhance the experience.

With this app you can immerse yourself in KAE / EIN's world before, during and after the performance.

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PERFORMA 11

Performa 11, is the fourth edition of the internationally acclaimed biennial of new visual art performance presented by Performa, will be held in New York City from November 1–21, 2011.

The three-week biennial will showcase new work by more than 100 of the most exciting artists working today, in an innovative program breaking down the boundaries between visual art, music, dance, poetry, fashion, architecture, graphic design, and the culinary arts.

To find out more visit performa-arts.org.
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