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Mar 7, 2009

DMAC - Duo Multicutural Arts Center 62 East 4th Street History

62 East 4th Street circa 1930's

As we get ready to begin a $1.5 million restoration to our facade, I have been asked for archival information about our building. It has such a rich and colorful history. Our building, at 62 East 4th Street was built as a social hall in 1889. It hosted meetings by John Philip Sousa as he established the first musicians union in NYC as well as the early ILGWU (International Ladies Garment Workers Union) organizational meetings. East 4th Street was at the center of social activism at the turn of the century.

In the 1930's, the ballroom where these meetings were held was converted into a theater which continues in operation. A stage and proscenium were added, the murals from the original construction remained. It was used by many Yiddish theater companies of the time, it housed a television studio where many early TV shows were filmed.

In 1969, Andy Warhol rented the 150 seat Fortune Theater(as it was called then) at 62 East Fourth Street, with Gerard Malanga as manager, and put on a series of hardcore male porn films.

According to Victor Bockris, the porn cinema was Paul Morrissey's idea. It was called Andy Warhol's Theater: Boys to Adore Galore. Gerard Malanga was in charge of the operation and the "paperwork was done under his name and company, Poetry on Film." Gerard "managed the theater and ran the music behind the silent reels."

The co-manager was poet Jim Carroll who also took tickets. Joe Dallesandro worked as projectionist for several weeks, replacing his brother who had been committed to Bellevue mental hospital. According to Jim Carroll, Joe Dallesandro was also secretly making a bit of extra money by taking clients into "a small sofa-filled room beside the projection booth" and having sex with them. (from warholsuperstars.org)


In the early seventies, it hosted productions featuring three Warhol Superstars, Jackie Curtis, Holly Woodlawn and Candy Darling.
In the midst of one of these productions, Francis Ford Coppola rented the theater and shot the famous operetta scene from Godfather 2.

To be continued....
DMAC-Duo Multicultural Arts Center &
Fourth Arts Block
(FAB)

cordially invite you and a guest to an open house
ARTISTIC STIMULUS PACKAGE 2009

on Monday, March 16, 2009

Let us stimulate you with complimentary wine & food
as well as performances of dance, film, music and art
on three floors at DMAC.
(Why? Because boy do we need it now.)
7:15 PM (doors open at 6:45 PM) Main Theatre: Cocktails & Performance
I.M.D Project from Yin Yue Dance Company
Get Me Out Of Here
Choreographer: Yin Yue
Dancers: Clare Cook, Christina Noel Reaves, Leah Schrager, Yin Yue
Musicians: Jenna Barvitski, Ben Engel, Seth Lieberman, Travis Stewart
Video: Hunter Herrick

7:30 Emergence - 3rd Floor gallery:
Stimulating buffet and Digital +New Media Exhibit
featuring works by Mirjana Ciric, Anthony Ruiz (USA) Jeremy Newman (USA), DanielRodrigo (Spain), Carrick Bell (USA), James woodward
(USA)Jonathan Monaghan( USA), Meg Oakley (Australia), Andre Sier (Portugal), Lee Arnold (USA), Lily & Honglei (USA), A. Jacob Galle (USA), Jen-Kuang Chang (USA), Peter Prautzsch (Germany), Shani Peters (USA),The Ebertbrothers (Germany)

8:00 Dance Studio B - 4th Floor
"on the minimum scent of the (time)..."
choreography and performance: Carlos A. Cruz Velázquez
original music: Jeff Smith
costume: Marcela Reyes

9:00 Main Theatre: NYC Downtown Short Film Festival Screening
Word on the $treet Comedy Directed by: Nick Barbieri A young latino drug dealer finds himself way over his head. Partying within the New York City nightlife is pushing him over the edge he owes his ruthless boss money that he does not have and corrupt cops are trying to kill him. Crime in the big apple has never been this funny.

DMAC 62 East 4th Street East Village, NYC USA
By invitation only. RSVP required at:
Stimulation guaranteed.

Confessions of a Cuban Sex Addict April 23-24-25


Feb 12, 2009

Audience Choice Screenings - March 19-20-21


Thursday March 19 8 PM

The Winged Man Drama Directed by: Marya Mazor In this work of Magical Realism, the only thing we know for certain is that Daysi, a Latina high school girl, is pregnant. Is the conception the son of a mystical winged man, as Daysi insists? Or the result of a one-night stand, as the girl’s mother claims? This visually arresting and poetic rumination on truth, written by Academy-award nominee José Rivera, asks what it means to hold fast to a belief, and what it takes to let it go. With Ana Ortiz, Shalim Ortiz, Marta McGonagle and Tiffany Hines.

Wig Drama Directed by: Todd Holland A bald dead woman, her favorite wig stolen by her son, and a family that expects to bury her in it in three days? WIG mines humor in the face of tragedy and brings fresh style to the timeless journey of recovery after loss. “Sometimes you have to cross a line in order to throw one.”

Annie's Religion Drama Directed by: Laura D'Antoni Annie is an 8-year-old Christian girl growing up in the 1950s. Against her mother's wishes, she forms a friendship with her new Jewish neighbors and struggles to discern right from wrong in this era of prejudice. In an effort to save her new infant friend from eternal damnation, she kidnaps and baptizes her. Upon her return from the church, Annie is surprised to realize that not everyone appreciates her efforts. The film is based on the true story of Vi Sherman.

Kung Pow Wow Comedy Directed by: Diana Whitten Dating is difficult, especially when you order in. 'Kung Pow Wow' is comedic tale about an argument between a couple when the boyfriend isn't sensitive to the needs of his girlfriend's taste buds.

Adam Taylor's Dracula Comedy Directed by: Adam Taylor The classic vampire tale of Vlad the Impaler told with a contemporary twist.

Friday March 20 8 PM

You Don't Know Me Drama Directed by: Sean Melia Neil tricks his buddy Michael into thinking he's a killer, what he doesn't know is that Michael is the real thing.

The Angel Levine Drama Directed by: Daniel Cowen Based on the Benard Malamud short story of the same name, 'The Angel Levine' follows Manischewitz, a Jew living on the Lower East Side, who travels up to Harlem to find an angel that can save his wife.

Big Pussy Comedy Directed by: Todd Strauss-Schulson A neurotic nice-guy struggles to find the confidence to tell the girl he loves that her vagina has an… odor. (It’s classy we swear.)

Back To Me Drama Directed by: Tim Kashani Back to Me takes us on a magical journey with a Broadway actress struggling to find her life’s passion after the devastation of 9/11, until she is aided by an unlikely stranger.

Saturday March 21 8 PM

Over Da Rainbow Comedy Directed by: Jared Lapidus A homophobic gangster rapper wants to sample a 1980's hair metal ballad for his next anti-gay anthem.

Laid Off By Lehman Comedy Directed by Charles Divak & Jonathan Emmerling What does a Lehman Brothers' broker do with his days now?

Capes Animation Directed by: Bryan Cohen A young man plummets from the height of future civilization to the depths of primal Hell. In his quest for salvation, he ultimately finds peace and camaraderie in death.

You're Outa HereAnimation Directed by: George Griffin
A spunky descendant of Betty Boop tells her no-good boyfriend to hit the road, to the stride rhythms of Fats Waller's 'The Minor Drag,' reinvented as 'You're Outa Here.'

Draw Drama Directed by: Ryan Pearce When poker hustler Alex Malone falls into debt to Dominic, a neighborhood loan shark, his life begins to fall apart.

Feb 11, 2009

Audience Choice Screenings - March 4-5-6-7

Click for film schedule/to purchase tickets

Wednesday March 4
Featuring Films by NYC Film Makers

Word on the $treet Comedy Directed by: Nick Barbieri A young latino drug dealer finds himself way over his head. Partying within the New York City nightlife is pushing him over the edge he owes his ruthless boss money that he does not have and corrupt cops are trying to kill him. Crime in the big apple has never been this funny.

Museum Scandals Comedy Directed by: Sande Shurin At a fundraiser for an important New York City museum taking place in a trendy underground Soho art gallery, how far will they go to raise funds, how far will reporters go to make headlines and how far will people go to be seen and rub shoulders with the 'right' people?

Hillel's Angels Documentary Directed by: Andrea Scott There’s an old expression about a Jewish mother’s greatest fear: sons on bikes. In the short documentary, 'Hillel’s Angels', that nightmare becomes a reality, as the world of the Jewish motorcyclist is revealed in all its leather-clad glory.

Sovereignty Drama Directed by: Jonathan Sale Pulitzer Prize nominated writer Rolin Jones (Producer, Writer "Weeds" Showtime), uncoils a hilarious and caustic allegory of the lengths to which people will go to ignore the horrors in the world around them. Mrs. Elsbeth?s life is the picture of perfection. Perfect neighborhood. Perfect house. Perfect garden. Perfect husband. But all that is about to change.


Thursday March 5
Featuring Films by NYC Film Makers

$ Game Drama Directed by: Tom Cavanagh Refusing to give up on her dream, underdog Joanne Duffy hustles against men on the pickup courts of NYC en route to her one last shot at the WNBA.

Audio Guide Drama Directed by: Caroline Lesley A young woman leaves The Metropolitan Museum of Art and forgets to return her audio guide, only to discover its magical powers in her everyday world.

Body Job Documentary Directed by: Joanne Nerenberg Body Job is a New-York paced meditation on moving on the job. It is a profile of three people who transform their jobs with active bodies.

Friday March 6
Featuring Films by NYC Film Makers

In the Grain Comedy Directed by: Arsenio G. Assin Stuck in the doldrums of life, Bob and Agnes go through their daily routines. Her glued to the television, and him escaping to the solitude of woodworking. However, one day Bob hears a mysterious woman’s pleas for help. What he finds out leads to a strange love triangle, one that risks the wrath of Agnes and threatens the couples newly found happiness.

La Juerga Drama Directed by: Michael Louis Hill Hosting an exchange student, a señora discovers it's never too late to try on some new shoes.

Rescued Animation Directed by: Peter Parlegreco A hand drawn journey to another planet.

The Sisters of Mercy Manchester Comedy Directed by: Kyle Komline A convent organist falls in love with the lead singer of a visiting musical troupe of nuns and must symbolically compete with Jesus for her love.

The Art Of Getting Over It Drama Directed by Dan Gauthier & Trevor St. John Angry and frustrated Cameron Clothier unleashes his rage on those who hurt him, all the while surreptitiously courting an angelic barista in his neighborhood coffee shop and — almost against his will — finding redemption in love.

Saturday March 7
Featuring films by European Film Makers

Tunnelrat Drama Belgium Directed by: Raf Reyntjens An allied and a German tunneler get locked up together in a tunnel below the World War 1 front. They share the same fate, confronted with their common enemy: war itself.

Der Pfandlaie Comedy Germany Directed by: Frank - Peter Lenze A young man comes in a pawn shop and needs desperately 200 Eurso. The pawnbroker refuses stubbornly! When a dominatrix suddenly appears the young man learns that one is not like the other in this new kind of pawnshop!

Reach Animation Australia Directed by: Luke Randall A tiny robot is given the gift of life with only one limitation, the length of his power cable. When a curious bird appears at the workshop window, his lust to live outside of his reach, may be his demise.

The Last Leaf Drama Ireland Directed by: Kathleen Weir This is a story about two female artists living together in Greenwich village, New York during the 1919 flu epidemic. The one artist has the flu and believes she will die when the last leaf falls from a vine growing outside her window.

An Angel Stops By Comedy France Directed by: Michel Fernandez In the middle of filming, a stressed-out porn director is warned by an angel that he will die very soon unless he turns his film into a biblical epic. The director, desperate, agrees to the angel's demand, but will the circumstances allow him to succeed?


Jan 16, 2009

NYC Downtown Short Film Festival - Audience Choice Screenings February 19,20,21 2009


Click for film schedule/tickets

Thursday February 19

East River Drama Directed by: Marc Grey A traveler wanders uncommon spaces and fashions deceiving relationships amidst the industrial ruins of Brooklyn.

Stealing Second Comedy Directed by: Alex Richanbach A comedy about talking to girls . . . and touching a boob.

Chronicles of a Hitman Drama Directed by: Yuri Alves
Professional hitman Xavier is on the run from mysterious assassins, however, his greatest challenge erupts from within his tortured soul. As Xavier desperately searches for sanity, his destiny unexpectedly becomes intertwined with the fate of an innocent woman.

Destroyer Drama Directed by: Samir Patel A man navigates a future of overwhelming security and mistrust.

Friday February 20

Second Guessing Grandma Drama Directed by: Bob Giraldi Set in 1982, the simple, true-life story of an important week in the life of a twenty-something gay man who finally comes out to his beloved grandmother in the Jersey City house he was raised in, in spite of mounting pressure from his mother and boyfriend. Very funny.

Iowa Girls Documentary Directed by: Donna Reyes 'Iowa Girls' is about the unique game of six-on-six basketball, played by generations of women in Iowa decades before Title IX. Six-on-six was the number one spectator sport in the state for nearly a century. It was so popular that the girls regularly played before sellout crowds, and attendance at their games often exceeded that of the boys' games.

Milked Comedy Directed by: Daniel Marks Sam is on a late-night mission to fulfill his girlfriend's desires.

First Impressions Drama Directed by: Lee Peterkin Blind dates are all about first impressions. The only thing more important than first impressions are....

A Xinecóloga Drama Directed by: Alfonso Camarero A gynecologist is working at her hospital as everyday. But the next patient.... is a boy!

Saturday February 21

Vincent Drama Directed by: Dee Allen We are who we love, and Cheryl loves Vincent more than life itself - anyone's life.

Mike and Lucy Comedy Directed by: Zi Fang A wannabe rockstar, a dropout cheerleader, and an artist who grows plant on his back were her roommates. And him, someone who'd never reveal his name to his online love interest...

Painting Abby Long Drama Directed by: Bajir Cannon & Sarah Kozinn Abby Long is a struggling painter living in the bowels of Brooklyn. But she doesn't live alone. She is haunted by Fantasia, an evil fairy born from Abby's favorite children's story. And on this night, the eve of her x-boyfriend's art opening at a prestigious Chelsea gallery, Fantasia makes her an offer that will change her life forever.

Peace Of Mind Drama Directed by: Nathan Crooker A chance encounter on the busy streets of New York brings Stephen and Angelina together. Casual conversation leads to romance until a cruel twist of fate forces them to confront the demons from their past.

Finding Priya A Prom Date Comedy Directed by: Garrett Nantz The under social, overly sarcastic Priya has found herself without a date to the New Brunswick High School Prom. When her traditional Indian family go to extremes to help her find 'the most perfect man to take to your dance,' she is introduced to a new host of colorful characters. This comedic short is sure to give you feature sized laughs!

Jan 15, 2009

Dance@DMAC- June 2009 Commissions


Dear Choreographer:

We are thrilled to announce our second new works commission series of Dance@DMAC. Our first commission program was presented this fall and consisted of new works, by Keely Garfield, Julian Barnett, Maria Hassabi, Anna Sperber and Alex Escalante.
As we expand our dance programming, DMAC is seeking to commission 10 new dance works. The new works will be premiered during the first two weeks of June 2009 at our beautiful turn of the century playhouse. Each program will consist of 3-4 new works no longer than 10 minutes in length and will be presented on three separate evenings. Choreographers will receive a commission fee of $500.00 and adequate rehearsal time in one of our studios. If you would like to apply please complete the form below.


Name_________________________________________________
Company______________________________________________
Email__________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________
Phone___________________________________________________
Web Site________________________________________________

Print out this form and send completed along with:
* brief bio - 1 page long
* dvd with an example of your work (preferably one full length piece)
* a one paragraph description of proposed work and number of dancers
* the work should not have been previously presented in any form nor should it
be a work in progress or part of a larger piece. We seek to commission new works
created specifically for our space.
*press clippings
*technical requirements (Our stage dimensions are 23'width x 37'depth.We
recommend that pieces have a maximum of 6 dancers.)

Deadline: must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2009

Click to download Application PDF


"Six weeks is not much time to make a dance — not sufficient, really, for most choreographers to see a vision fully to life. But it is enough to get some rich ideas cooking, and that is what the Duo Multicultural Arts Center in the East Village presented on Wednesday in its inaugural Dance@DMAC commissioning series, an exciting addition to the contemporary performance scene." Claudia La Rocco NY Times


Dec 17, 2008

In Concert@DMAC

A new concert venue emerges
charming...intimate...one ticket price...never a minimum

This past year we tried out our space as a cabaret venue with the sold out performances of

Kim Smith in Johnny Come Lately

We are now beginning to book our spring concert season. If you are interested in performing in our space please contact us for an appointment.


photos by A Ruiz

Nov 10, 2008

Call for new media+digital works

Duo Multicultural Arts Center is seeking submissions of new media + video works for an exhibition to open the week of March 16 its gallery Emergence@DMAC located at 62 East 4th Street in the heart of the East Village. Please forward proposal materials and dvds of works to:

Duo Multicultural Arts Center PO Box 1200 Cooper Station, New York, NY 10276.

If you have material posted online, please send us the link before submitting your work.

No Fedex or Express Mail. Please enclose a SASE if you wish to have materials returned.

Nov 3, 2008



Nov 2, 2008

NYC Downtown Short Film Festival - Audience Choice Screenings Nov 20-21-22

Thursday November 20 - 8 P.M.

His Good Will Drama Directed by: Cayman Grant is a heart-warming story set in 1950 about a young boy struggling against poverty in a small town, and how his innocence and optimism, in the simplest of ways, touch those around him. A charming, feel good Canadian movie.

Breathing Room Drama Directed by: Giles Andrew
Mr. Cooper just wants to be left alone with his memories and his quiet life, until the Stamfords move into his building and his life. A haunting short film.

Naked Comedy Directed by: Matt Kelley A 1-900 commercial for Naked Man. Funny. Funny. Funny. Nudity

June Weddings Drama Directed by: Barbara Hammond JUNE WEDDINGS follows single father RJ (Sundance-winner Tom Noonan) into a New York City bar after the wedding of his only son, where he has escaped to have a quiet beer and practice his reception speech. He meets Russian barfly Sonja (Obie-award winner Elzbieta Czyzewska) sipping screw-top champagne and reading Chekhov. A lifetime of hurts spill out, an intimacy is forged, and a speech nearly forgotten. A superbly acted short film.

Friday November 21 8:00 P.M.

The Reckoning Drama Directed by: Rob Lawe A terrible secret is about to come out. A well crafted touching, insightful film.

Ciao Tesoro Drama Directed by: Amedeo Procopio
A nightclub with mysterious logos... a belly dancer playing with some golden veils... two acrobatic barmen...: a man, who looks very nervous, makes a proposal to a woman who’s watching the show with a girlfriend: she will go to bed with him in an hour... The unusual adventure, described through the protagonist’s memories, will end up in unexpected way. A provocative short Italian film. Nudity.

EscaLoverComedy Directed by: CHUN-KAI YANG
A love couple get on an escalator, they fall in love. They do what lovers always do on the escalator. When the escalator comes to the end, they broke up with each other. What's next? They do what lovers always do. Clever and funny.

Heavy Duty Drama Directed by: Sal Massari When life pushes your buttons...' Can two seemingly opposing forces penetrate each other’s armor and find common ground? Life and love in a laundry.

Saturday November 22 8 P.M.

La Dinde Marinée Comedy Directed by: Benoît Ameil An addicted mother, starved children, a father more down to earth and... George Clooney. Then add a touch of French cooking and get... 'A Juicy Turkey'. Imagine what your life could be if your wife became George Clooney dependent !... If the uncooked turkey is in the bath tub where the baby is supposed to be...then what is cooking in the casserole? You will not believe the premise of this French film.

The Hustlers Drama Directed by: Courtney Webster This film is a mediation on identity and sexuality and the potential violence that can erupt when these things intersect with self-esteem and class warfare. Sexual, violent, raw, disturbing. Nudity.

Downtown Train Comedy Directed by: Todd Komarnicki A beautiful woman breaks social rules on the NYC subway. Very funny.

Gah Gah for Caca Animation Directed by: Taylor Armstrong When nature calls a father-to-be, he is forced to reevaluate his priorities. Hilarious.

Villa Nova Drama Directed by: Bob Wasson
One lonely night in suburbia, a little girl hears something very scary coming from the playhouse. What she discovers could be magic, a trick, or something from out of this world. A gorgeous and transforming film.


Oct 22, 2008

One night only - October 22- 7:30-9:30 PM


You are invited to...


Fourth Arts Block's

Free Night of Theater Party!

Where: DUO Multi-Cultural Arts Center, 62 East 4th St.

When: TODAY! October 22, beginning at 7:30 PM

Product provided by: Magic Hat

COME MEET OTHER FREE NIGHTERS, ENJOY A LIMITED HOST BAR, AND CELEBRATE THE PROGRAM!

RSVPs to info@fabnyc.org

www.fabnyc.org

Sep 11, 2008

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Sep 10, 2008

Born To Rumba - returns Spring 2009

Aug 19, 2008

At The Rivoli from the musical Born To Rumba

"At The Rivoli" from the musical Born To Rumba. A musical about sin, sex and self-deception set in a pre-Castro Havana Nightclub. Performed by Lizette Amado, Brenda Bush, Kelly Fleck, Al D. Rodriguez and Michelangelo Alasa'.

Aug 13, 2008

Banana from the musical BORN TO RUMBA

"Banana" from the musical BORN TO RUMBA. Performed by Al D. Rodriguez, Brenda Bush, Kelly Fleck and Michelangelo Alasa'.


Aug 12, 2008

Sir from the musical Born To Rumba

"Sir" from the musical Born To Rumba. Performed by Angela DiCicco, Lizette Amado, Brenda Bush, Kelly Fleck, Al. D.Rodriguez.


Strange Times from the musical Born To Rumba

"Strange Times" from the musical BORN TO RUMBA. Performed by Angela DeCicco, Brenda Bush, Lizette Amado, Kelly Fleck and Al. D. Rodriguez.

Aug 10, 2008

Havana from the musical Born To Rumba

"Havana" from the musical Born To Rumba. Performed by Angela DeCicco, Lizette Amado, Brenda Bush, Kelly Fleck and Al D. Rodriguez.