T01592070788New York City in the 70s: to Antonia Franceschi it was a city of broken bottles, concrete 'scrapes, sex, drugs and violence; and every day was a battle to survive them all. A young girl left to her own devices, the one constant in her life was the discipline of dance.Producer UKFD. Producer Soho Theatre. Director Nancy Meckler. Design Terry Braun (video). Choreographer Isira Makuloluwe. Performer Zoe Martlew (cello). Performer Antonia Franceschi. Performer Nina Thilas-Mohs. Performer Ewan Wardrop. | |
| 18 Oct 06 to 11 Nov 06 | Soho Theatre, Inner London :: V1035 listing details L02005609657 |
T1061816288Up From the Waste is the compelling story of one young woman s survival - and the power of dance to transform a life. Former New York City Ballet dancer - who also featured in the movie Fame - [Antonia Franceschi] is one of the hottest properties in dance, and she s joined forces with the National Theatre Studio & AOR to present a white hot show that combines X-rated ballet, rap and original music. Playwright [Martin Sherman] has lent a critical eye as Dramaturg . Up from the Waste tells the story of an extraordinary life - a life that begins on the streets of Manhattan running with teen gangs, goes to Hollywood with Travolta via the real life 'Fame' school, and culminates with acceptance into one of the World s most dynamic ballet companies.Producer National Theatre Studio. Producer Art of Regeneration. Other Martin Sherman (dramaturg). Director Cecil O'Neal. Music Gary Yershon. Lighting Mark Jonathan. Performer Antonia Franceschi. Performer Clare Holman. Performer David Justin. Performer Alexandre Proia. Performer Will Smith. | |
| 3 Dec 02 to 8 Dec 02 | The Albany, Outer London :: V294 listing details L0829833502 |
