The WAGMAG benefit was such a great time! 

Hybrid.[Theatre]. Ensemble is a theatre company that has been exploring the collisions of various cultures and societies, dance and theatre, realism and non-traditional theatre, and poetic text and gestural movement over the past four years. At the core of the Hybrid Ensemble is the use of body, shape, and imagery to shed light on the social injustices and life occurrences that change the world in which we live. Hybrid is interested in exploring the origins of these phenomena and questions their origins and continuing existence. The work we produce takes our viewers on a journey of juxtaposition, mysticism, and unconventionality and asks them to reevaluate the world, the arts, and culture.

“As the founding artistic director of Hybrid.[Theatre].Ensemble, it became my mission to define hybridity as a means of expression that cross-breeds forms of art and culture, and in doing so, makes a world of theatre that demolishes the edifices of commercial art through head-on collision.

Hybrid.[Theatre].Ensemble’s mission is to create innovation through this idea of head-on collision.” –Philip Sy Zisman, Founding Artistic Director

From May 24-May 27, 2012, Hybrid. [Theatre]. Ensemble will produce its New York City debut with the world premiere of Beneath the Skin. Beneath the Skin is a one-woman show written and performed by Elina Zavala and features choreography by Zavala and Artistic Director, Philip Sy Zisman, who is also directing the production. This piece is based off of true life events that occurred in the performer’s life and is portrayed through visceral media and technology, codified and stylized movement, and electronic music.

At the core of the show lies the true life event which Beneath the Skin is based off of and raises questions of medicine, technology, and the shifts in the body’s design. What happens when the body, a perfect and flawless vessel full of intricate design and complex inner workings becomes damaged? How does one cope or choose to cope? Do we let our imperfections destroy or further our new selves past limitations and notions of the ideal state of human anatomy?

Hybrid. [Theatre]. Ensemble’s work has become known for its use of theatrics, movement and the physical capabilities of the human body, and artistic design to create visually aesthetic performance pieces that begets an experience unlike any theatrical endeavor. Beneath the Skin is an experience that cannot be easily defined and must be experienced. Also, Beneath the Skin will be followed by performance artist and musician, Alo and the Narcissist, whose electronic styling is akin to the icons of the 80s glam pop era. Lastly, a by-donation bar will be serving cocktails, beer, and wine all night long.

Beneath the Skin
Directed by Philip Sy Zisman
Written & Perfomed by Elina Zavala

The Robert Moss Theatre
440 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10003

Friday, May 24 - Sunday, May 27, 2012
Tickets $15  www.hybridtheatreensemble.com

Zaden Row is an e-commerce platform made up of independent local New York City stores designed to express the unique fashion sense of the city. Each of the stores on Zaden Row’s exclusive network has been handpicked by founder and NYC stylist, Nina Zadeh. The company hopes to connect these local stores with shoppers from all over the country and enable them to Shop Like A Local. Zaden Row can be shopped in a multitude of different ways: by neighborhood, by category and by each store’s personal microsite. Zaden Row hopes to be richly invested in the local NYC communities where the stores are located by increasing the reach of these local merchants. The company’s mission statement is:

To showcase and sell merchandise from the best local stores while providing a unique virtual shopping experience in the form of an online mall. Our hands will always rest on the pulse of each community.

Nina Zadeh has gained her experience in creative direction by styling runway shows during both New York and Miami Fashion Weeks. Her clients have included Lord & Taylor, Russell Simmons, Dress For Success and Ellen DeGeneres. Her work has appeared on Elle.com, About.com, Pepsi.com, New York Post and Miami Herald, among many others.

Local stores taking part in the launch include Blake Scotland, Annabelle and Corrente located in Manhattan’s Lower East Side; Grey Era Vintage in the East Village; Yamak in the West Village; and Julia James Boutique and Thomas IV in Brooklyn.  This list will continue to grow as the site launches.

Their Spring 2012 video Look Book will show you a sneak peak of their first ever photo shoot featuring looks by boutiques Blake Scotland and Annabelle, two Lower East Side gems. This video was produced by us - check it out! 

IN A TIZZY, a story. 

Rena Butler Model // 
Nasa Hadizadeh Photography & Styling //
Lauren Jacob Make up // 
Raiven Butler Intern //

Ladygunn and Cultured Productions threw an EPIC magazine release party to launch Ladygunn’s Winter Issue featuring Krysten Ritter (in stores now!) The Sea Life serenaded us with a live performance and DJ Jish kept the party going with a killer set. Artwork by Shannon Gentry hung on the walls and we were graced by many beautiful faces. It was definitely one hell of a party. Big shout out to 42Below for sponsoring the event and making delicious vodka cocktails. Extra special thanks to Superrseded, JFerb, Raiven Butler, and PANDA NYC for helping make this all happen. 

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