Interdisciplinary performance artist Joseph Keckler captivates audiences with his vivid, imagined worlds. Whether creating a dialogue between art forms or channeling the voices of talking beasts, his performances are one-of-a-kind. Keckler spoke to us about his creative process while preparing for an upcoming European engagement.
How you define yourself as an artist?
I suppose I am a singer, a monologist, and a conceptual artist.
What is the [...]
Composer and conductor Marcos Galvany takes inspiration from his Valencian childhood for his work. We spoke with Marcos about the recent Carnegie Hall premiere of his operatic tableau “Oh My Son.”
Tell us about your background as a composer and conductor. How did you get started?
The first time I saw a piano was when I was [...]
Our members are a diverse lot: coming from every corner of the U.S., using every artistic medium imaginable, working as individuals, in small groups and large companies. But please don’t assume that it’s only artists who are “just starting out” who find value in a Fractured Atlas membership. Parsons Dance (est. 1985) is a perfect example of how even well-established organizations benefit from our services.
The FA Open Arts Network embodies “strength in numbers”, enabling arts organizations to provide their own members with access to many of the valuable benefits and services that Fractured Atlas provides. Today we’re highlighting OAN partner OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, which is entering its 40th year of service to the field.
Last night I went to see Flux Theatre Ensemble’s production of Pretty Theft. It was an excellent production - congratulations to Flux on a great show! There’s only three nights left so see it while you can!
Tonight I’m headed out to Rooftop Films opening night. Tonight is sold out but don’t forget to check [...]
Set aside all the stereotypes that you have about opera, including that it’s three-plus hours of passive listening. New York City’s Underworld Productions creates operas that speak to 21st-century audiences and demystifies opera so that all may enjoy it. Among the ensemble’s aims are the elimination of opera’s “trial by length” and the dissolution of the separation between cast and audience.
Hey everyone! I just wanted to update you on a few trips we will be making this month. Please try and catch us if you are in the area and attending these events….
I will be in attendance at the OPERA America Conference in Houston, TX from 4/29-5/2. OPERA America is one of our Open Arts [...]
Based in Weston, Massachusetts, newly-created MetroWest Opera aims to enrich and expand the performing arts offerings in the area surrounding metropolitan Boston. The company focuses specifically on one-act operas, and features many recent graduates of the New England Conservatory, Boston Conservatory, Longy School of Music and Boston University. Artistic director and founder Dana [...]
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