Connective Corridor partner, the Redhouse, is launching its summer season, celebrating a decade of success going back to a small group of local artists searching for a home.  Finding a timeworn classic brick building at the gateway to Armory Square, they embarked on a $1.4 million capital campaign in 2002 to transform the former “boarding house” into an impressive arts center, opening in 2004. The coming summer season showcases the organization’s growth and presence as an anchor in Syracuse’s burgeoning Westside arts and cultural district.

The Redhouse is known for its diverse offerings – theatrical productions, concerts, gallery exhibitions, films and special events, all presented in a cutting edge multi-arts facility supported by high-standard equipment and capabilities. The Redhouse Theater has an 89 seat capacity with flex capacity to 120. The Redhouse Gallery Space is equally adaptable, with both a first floor café gallery and second floor gallery overlooking the stage.  The complex also features loft artist apartments, impressive offices and facilities for rent, and creative anchor tenants like SUBCAT, a professional music/sound recording and production company.

The Connective Corridor is exploring innovative new ways to partner with the Redhouse, including community and professional education programming, and is pleased to promote upcoming events:

 

May 4, 5, and May 9 to 12 at 8 p.m.

A hysterical and deliciously dark comedy by Canadian playwright Morris Panych, explores what happens when an embittered, self-involved bachelor arrives to care for the dying aunt he hasn’t seen since childhood.  The show offers an uncanny balance of humor, ruminations on family, identity, and the human condition. Directed by Bill Morris.

 

Gallery Reception May 17th from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Exhibition Open May 17 – June 23

Free and open to the public

A family friendly exhibition by Richard Harvey explores the psychological and emotive potential of the human face, Harvey creates figurative art inspired by a diverse range of art historical influences including Byzantine iconography, African sculpture, and Expressionist painting.  Elements of typography, signage and graffiti reflect his background in graphic design.

 

Friday, May 18at 8 p.m.

Redhouse Live Comedy Improv:  A troupe of seasoned actors and comedians improvise hysterical scenes and games.

 

Saturday, May 19 at 8 p.m.

Redhouse Regulars – Tenor Madness:  Tenor Madness is two electric tenor guitar players—Hanna Richardson and Phil Flanigan—and a bassist, Jared Mulcahy. Hanna sings wonderfully. Their sound is a musical marriage based on a real one—Phil and Hanna are husband and wife.

 

Sunday, May 20 at 3 p.m.

Treehouse Musicians –  “Journeys: Music of Travel and Trade” featuring traditional and contemporary fare from around the world, including three new pieces by area composers. The concert is free and open to the public; a $5 donation is recommended. For more information about the Treehouse Musicians: treehousemusicians.com.

 

May 25, 26, 31,  June 2 at 8:00 pm

John & Jen, An American Musical:  Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, pay tribute to our brave soldiers and their courageous families with this award winning musical. Follow the story of Jen and her relationships with the two Johns of her life: her younger brother, who was killed in Vietnam, and his namesake, her son who is trying to find his way in a confusing world. With a cast of only two people, John & Jen is a tour-de-force for two actors who take them from childhood, through adolescence and beyond. Join us for a magical night exploring connections, commitments and the healing of the human heart.

 

Building on the success of the Redhouse Rock Camp program last summer, the Redhouse is presenting an entire collection of performing and visual arts programs this summer.  There are five summer camps this season, spanning all age groups.  Learn more at: http://theredhouse.org/2ED_programs_youth.html

Camps include:

• Rock camp
• Musical theatre camp
• Theatre camp
• Art camp
• Little actors camp

The Redhouse is also known for its summer Shakespeare in the Park series.  Check its website, www.theredhouse.org for the summer schedule.