Blog Post: The Art of Creating Change
By Treehouse Shakers’ Artistic Director I’ve been creating and shaping Treehouse Shakers for 26 years. And over these 26 years, I have written, directed or produced over 20 original shows. When I started the company with my friend/business/creative partner, Emily … Continue reading
The Logistics Behind Touring A New Genre
Two years ago Treehouse Shakers’ premiered our first exploration into work for the very young, Hatched. Created for ages 0-6, our intent was for babies in the audience to be enticed and delighted by the animal sounds, textures, and movements, while … Continue reading
Ode To The Early Days
I am noticing a lot of changes in NYC since we started the company in 1997. Alphabet City has been gentrified. Park Slope is more expensive to live than the Upper West Side. We moved to Hell’s Kitchen to afford … Continue reading
Vegetarian Lasagna: The Role of A Choreographer
Mara’s catchy title on the last blog post inspired mine, Vegetarian Lasagna. Life is all about layering. I also make a great lasagna. For my recipe and secret ingredient click to donate to Treehouse Shakers and I will send it … Continue reading
Syncopated Music: The Role of An Artistic Director
When I was younger I wanted to be a jazz musician. I listened to John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald. They were my soul sculptors. I named my favorite blue bellied lizards in their honor. By the time … Continue reading
Playing The Company Role: Sarah Young
Treehouse Shakers has become my family. This isn’t an exaggeration. They were one of the reasons that I originally decided to move to New York City. In 2003, while I was an intern at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, I met … Continue reading
Generosity: The Daily Act
This June, Treehouse Shakers was fortunate to have Kathy Le May of Raising Change lead a dynamic workshop in how to make the big ask in fundraising. We invited colleagues and donors to join us, as she poignantly led us … Continue reading
The Chick That Stole Our Heart
“Well paced! Poetic and set in a child’s mind.” -Mary DiLucia, Parent of 20 month old child Hatched opened at The Ailey Citigroup Studio Theater in New York City on May 3rd and closed on May 19, 2012. Hard to … Continue reading
Fundraising Success
This spring marks Treehouse Shakers’ 15th NYC performance season. When we began in 1997 we had only a dream. We didn’t have a business plan, a board, or even company members. We had lived in New York City only a … Continue reading
Let’s Talk About IT!, Making A Work For Teens
Let’s Talk About IT! (LTAI) performs January 2012 at The Ailey Citigroup Theater, NYC. This will be LTAI’s 3rd performance run in NYC. We premiered the piece in 2009 on tour in Wyoming, and then the same year at Playwright … Continue reading