Prototype Festival: Art Bath
Currently sold out; email [email protected] for industry tickets or to join the waitlist
- Soloman Howard, bass
- Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, countertenor
- Danielle Buonaiuto, soprano
- Rob Schwimmer, theremin
- Saha Gnawa
- Julian Crouch, puppets
- Saskia Lane, puppets
- Manuela Agudelo, roller skates
Note: This performance is currently sold out. Please email [email protected] for industry tickets or to join the waitlist.
Art Bath transforms the salon experience into a festival-in-an-evening that takes audiences on an immersive ride through many disciplines and textures of art. With an established history of fostering new collaborations and work by world-class creatives, Art Bath draws from an eclectic lineup of opera, music, dance, puppetry, and fine artists to create unique evenings in a reimagined warehouse.
Art Bath + Prototype Festival will feature star bass Soloman Howard in an intimate performance; master puppeteer and designer Julian Crouch with Saskia Lane in their work Birdheart; choreographer Annie Rigney with countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, soprano Danielle Buonaiuto, and thereminist Rob Schwimmer, in she was becoming untethered..; sculptor and performance artist Elissavet (Betty) Sfyri in a new work; and a first-time collaboration between contemporary Gnawa collective Saha Gnawa and roller-skating artist Manuela Agudelo Roberts.
About Art Bath
Art Bath is an immersive performance salon that fosters artistic community, exploration, and exchange. Hosted at the historic Blue Building on E. 46th St in NYC, Art Bath presents an eclectic spectrum of artists in a raw and intimate environment. Part concert and part art party, Art Bath offers fertile ground for forward-thinking artistic creation and experimentation.
https://www.artbathnyc.com/About Soloman Howard, bass
Soloman Howard, one of the most acclaimed opera singers in the world, brings his voice described as "sonorous" by The New York Times, "Superhuman" by the Denver Post, and "a triumph" by The Guardian.
https://solomanhoward.com/About Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, countertenor
About Danielle Buonaiuto, soprano
About Rob Schwimmer, theremin
About Saha Gnawa
Saha Gnawa brings North African futurism to the U.S., uniting the founders of Innov Gnawa with leading figures from New York City's jazz and contemporary music scenes to reimagine modern Gnawa music.
Often referred to as "Sufi Blues," Gnawa is rooted in Morocco's ancient history. Over centuries, infectious rhythms and polytheistic spiritual beliefs originating from West African slaves integrated with Islam and the indigenous culture of Morocco, giving birth to a hybrid spiritual sect and musical community. The lyrics of Gnawa songs are prayers invoking saints and spirits for freedom and liberation. Gnawa music is revered and treasured throughout Morocco for its soulfulness and healing power.
https://www.sahagnawa.com/About Julian Crouch, puppets
About Saskia Lane, puppets
About Manuela Agudelo, roller skates
Manuela Agudelo is a dancer, choreographer, model, activist, and cultural producer. She is also the founder of KALEIDOSPACE, a Queens-based art collective focused on the intersection of community, art and activism. Manuela was born in Colombia, and has been living in Jackson Heights, Queens, since she was four years old.