Kitty Lindsey & Tate Ellington in 'The Shape of Things'
"..a production not to be missed, not only for the subject matter, but also for the talent of all involved" Alyssa Simon, NYtheatre.com
About Rising Sun Performance Company
Rising Sun is an Award Winning Theatre Company dedicated to fostering a nurturing and safe artistic home while creating innovative theatrical experiences in NYC
Mission
Committed to the principle of ensemble process and performance through the collaboration of a resident company of theatre artists, Including Actors, Directors, Playwrights, Designers, & Producers, Rising Sun Performance Company's (RSP) mission is to advance the vitality and diversity of American theater by nurturing artists, encouraging repeatable creative relationships, and contributing new works and revitalized pre-existing work to the national canon. Rising Sun Performance Company realizes this goal by providing a safe artistic home which stimulates risk-taking without limits of genre or agenda.
Philosophy
Rising Sun’s core values are that of ensemble theatre, one in which the director, playwright, designers and actors stand together, the director stands beside them to guide them, to assist them in creating vivid characters so that together they can tell a story. Rising Sun holds each member of any production from the lighting board operator to the actor with one line as a full member of the production; no one person carries the weight or the glory of a production alone. Not only artistically but on all levels of production, every member of the cast & crew should feel ownership of each production and performance, and take both the artistic and financial success importantly. Rising Sun believes whole heartedly in nurturing an artists growth at any level, we believe fully & passionately in the power and striking beauty of a story well told, we believe in preserving a history of performance and the integrity of theater that can not be found in any other medium today.
An Overview
Rising Sun Performance Company, led by Founding Artistic Director Akia Squitieri, is a vital part of the Indie Theatre landscape; being one of the longest-running ensemble companies at our producing level in NYC. Founded in September of 2001, RSP is dedicated to producing ensemble-based work. It is run by artists for artists to allow them to create their own opportunities instead of their opportunities creating them. RSP is the full-time artistic home for a wide range of theatre artists, including actors, writers, directors, designers, singers, dancers & art administrators. Our Artists are a combination of Emerging, Mid-Career & Veteran Artists with Off-Off, Off, Regional and Broadway credits. Each ensemble member brings their own unique training, talents, and aesthetic to the group. In addition to our ensemble, we have a rotating roster of local, national, and international guest artists who work with us on a show-to-show basis.
2020 marks RSPC’s 19th producing season, culminating in 500 plus productions, workshops, laboratories, and events. This includes the development of countless NYC and World debut plays, over 100 One-Act Plays, 3 musical cabaret series, free outdoor performances, children's theatre, immersive themed theatrical experiences, and its trademark revivals. RSP has been Artist in Residence at Horse TRADE Theater Group, The Field’s Far Space, Hosteling International, Space on White & Governors Island. RSP has received 7 New York Innovative Theatre Award Nominations, 37 PCTF Nominations and 13 Awards from Planet Connections Theatre Festivity and is a 5-time FRIGID NY Festival Award Winner.
At Rising Sun, a diverse, inclusive, & equitable environment is one where everyone feels valued & respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach & provide equal opportunity for our programs. We respect & value diverse life experiences & heritages aiming to ensure that all voices are valued & heard.
Our Core Programming: Main Stage Productions which are premieres of unpublished plays or revivals of lesser-known published works- with emphasis on contemporary dramatic works. New Work Development: is formed through an ensemble-driven process of script vetting, readings, workshops & rehearsals. This includes Laboratorium-Artist Residency on Governors Island, which includes weeklong development support & free public performances. Artist Development: is achieved through ensemble workshops that focus on a variety of theatrical skills including acting, directing, design & writing. Outreach: Free Children’s shows, Social Justice & Philanthropy partnerships that include fundraising, advocacy & material donations, subsidized & free tickets with local community groups.
For 4 years on Governors Island- through our Laboratorium Programming & Artist Residency-, we have provided support and a place to work for 800+ Artists developed 75 New plays, and presented free performances to over 5000 Audience members. We have provided 2500+ Hours of rehearsal space to artists at little to no cost to them. We do not charge application fees to any artist for our programming.
Mission
Committed to the principle of ensemble process and performance through the collaboration of a resident company of theatre artists, Including Actors, Directors, Playwrights, Designers, & Producers, Rising Sun Performance Company's (RSP) mission is to advance the vitality and diversity of American theater by nurturing artists, encouraging repeatable creative relationships, and contributing new works and revitalized pre-existing work to the national canon. Rising Sun Performance Company realizes this goal by providing a safe artistic home which stimulates risk-taking without limits of genre or agenda.
Philosophy
Rising Sun’s core values are that of ensemble theatre, one in which the director, playwright, designers and actors stand together, the director stands beside them to guide them, to assist them in creating vivid characters so that together they can tell a story. Rising Sun holds each member of any production from the lighting board operator to the actor with one line as a full member of the production; no one person carries the weight or the glory of a production alone. Not only artistically but on all levels of production, every member of the cast & crew should feel ownership of each production and performance, and take both the artistic and financial success importantly. Rising Sun believes whole heartedly in nurturing an artists growth at any level, we believe fully & passionately in the power and striking beauty of a story well told, we believe in preserving a history of performance and the integrity of theater that can not be found in any other medium today.
An Overview
Rising Sun Performance Company, led by Founding Artistic Director Akia Squitieri, is a vital part of the Indie Theatre landscape; being one of the longest-running ensemble companies at our producing level in NYC. Founded in September of 2001, RSP is dedicated to producing ensemble-based work. It is run by artists for artists to allow them to create their own opportunities instead of their opportunities creating them. RSP is the full-time artistic home for a wide range of theatre artists, including actors, writers, directors, designers, singers, dancers & art administrators. Our Artists are a combination of Emerging, Mid-Career & Veteran Artists with Off-Off, Off, Regional and Broadway credits. Each ensemble member brings their own unique training, talents, and aesthetic to the group. In addition to our ensemble, we have a rotating roster of local, national, and international guest artists who work with us on a show-to-show basis.
2020 marks RSPC’s 19th producing season, culminating in 500 plus productions, workshops, laboratories, and events. This includes the development of countless NYC and World debut plays, over 100 One-Act Plays, 3 musical cabaret series, free outdoor performances, children's theatre, immersive themed theatrical experiences, and its trademark revivals. RSP has been Artist in Residence at Horse TRADE Theater Group, The Field’s Far Space, Hosteling International, Space on White & Governors Island. RSP has received 7 New York Innovative Theatre Award Nominations, 37 PCTF Nominations and 13 Awards from Planet Connections Theatre Festivity and is a 5-time FRIGID NY Festival Award Winner.
At Rising Sun, a diverse, inclusive, & equitable environment is one where everyone feels valued & respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach & provide equal opportunity for our programs. We respect & value diverse life experiences & heritages aiming to ensure that all voices are valued & heard.
Our Core Programming: Main Stage Productions which are premieres of unpublished plays or revivals of lesser-known published works- with emphasis on contemporary dramatic works. New Work Development: is formed through an ensemble-driven process of script vetting, readings, workshops & rehearsals. This includes Laboratorium-Artist Residency on Governors Island, which includes weeklong development support & free public performances. Artist Development: is achieved through ensemble workshops that focus on a variety of theatrical skills including acting, directing, design & writing. Outreach: Free Children’s shows, Social Justice & Philanthropy partnerships that include fundraising, advocacy & material donations, subsidized & free tickets with local community groups.
For 4 years on Governors Island- through our Laboratorium Programming & Artist Residency-, we have provided support and a place to work for 800+ Artists developed 75 New plays, and presented free performances to over 5000 Audience members. We have provided 2500+ Hours of rehearsal space to artists at little to no cost to them. We do not charge application fees to any artist for our programming.
Julie Bain & Adam Purvis performing at 2007 Gala
