THE CRUCIFIXION - an oratorio in celebration of the human spirit - our annual community give-back during the Easter season.
The Crucifixion” is a musical adaptation of the poem by James Weldon Johnson. First conceived of by our founder, Marvin F. Camillo, Sr., it has been presented many times over the years. After presenting it during the 2017 Holy Week, we made a commitment to offering this annually, throughout the tri-state area. We were in rehearsals in 2020 when the world shut down, and while 2021 was still under lockdown we offered a concert version over ZOOM. We will be back live in 2022! The concepts and some of the music change from year to year, but what is consistent is that it is a celebration of the joy and rebirth of the Easter season, showing Jesus and other biblical characters as human beings only, understanding that Jesus is beyond gender, race and culture and that we all suffer the same plight. We thoroughly appreciate as a company this opportunity for artists to collaborate, create, and share with the audiences we connect with. Each year, we invite our entire company to join the cast, so that seasoned actors, dancers, and singers may stretch themselves in ways they have not before, while it is also the opportunity for new members and less experienced artists to work with the team to learn the craft of creating a musical theatre piece in a nurturing yet professional environment. We have featured young people making their theatrical debut, helped people who had left the arts for years find their place onstage again, and created a multi-generational, multi-talented cast. This year, the show will be directed by EAD Marvin F. Camillo Valentine. Our Community Relations Ambassador, Elizabeth “Lizzy” Marcano will be the Assistant Director and Co-Artistic Director Traci Timmons will be the Musical Director. Joining the cast: CiMa Birch, Matthew Davis, Joy Grant, and Kevin Shivcharran.
CONFIRMED PERFORMANCES:
GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 15th:
St. John's Lutheran Church - shows at noon and 3:00pm
81 Christopher St. NYC, NY
SATURDAY APRIL 16th:
Community Life Church - 2:00pm
20 W. Main St. & Grandview Avenue, Catskill, NY 12414
festivities at 1:00pm include Easer bunny & egg hunt
Anthony's Banquet Hall - 6:00pm
746 Route 23B, Leads NY 12451
A short holiday themed cabaret will precede the oratorio
$5 cover will be donated to the Matthew 25 Food Pantry.
Performances are dedicated to the Memory of our beloved brother James Grant. A true Force of Nature and Son of God! Continuing our philosophy of "Ubuntu - I am because we are," we strive to touch as many people in varied communities - anyplace people want to celebrate creativity and artistic expression.
Check back as more performances may be added!
KAIRO'S CAFE IS NOW LIVE AGAIN THIRD SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH! 2pm is sign-up, we go 2:30 - 4:30 or 5:00pm
AT ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH - FELLOWSHIP HALL - 83 Christopher St. New York, NY 10014
Welcome to Kairo's Cafe Open Mic Workshop is a supportive, non-judgemental gathering of artists who have something to share. Whether you have something new you are trying out, or a well-loved piece you want to share, or you just want to be a part of the warm, receptive audience, this is the place to be!
Sign up for 7-10 minutes to sing, dance, share poetry, comedy, a monologue, music, anything goes! Budding playwrights can bring their own cast or come in asking for readers to help out.
A $3 donation is suggested, but not required. This offering is given to St. John's for affording us the space and to help out in all the great charitable endeavors they partake in.
After a seven month hiatus at the start of the pandemic and then a year over ZOOM, we are SO thrilled to be in person at St. John's. For the safety of all we continue to follow all CDC guidlines and state mandates. Anyone attending Kairo's Cafe must be able to present a fully valid vaccination card and/or a negative rapid test result from within the preceding 72 hours. Everyone must wear a mask except while presenting, and adhere to social distancing and pod seating protocols.
Thank you for being mindful of everyone, not only at Kairo's, but all of the people who come through St. John's as well as the family and friends we come into contact with who may have health concerns or immuno-deficiencies making exposure very dangerous.
2022 Dates for Kairo's Cafe - Third Sunday of every month:
January 16 April 24 July 17 October 16
February 20 May 15 August 21 November 20
March 20 June 19 September 18 December 18
