Ghetto Hors d'oeuvres: Borders Collide

By Brooklyn Gypsies
October 8 - 10, 2015

Ghetto Hors d'oeuvres: Borders Collide is the next in this series of poetic theatrical performances by Brooklyn Gypsies in which rappers and poets break down borders to collaboratively create an ode to Brooklyn’s gritty streets. Served with free hors d’oeuvres, the audience bears witness as an eclectic group of Brooklyn artists, both native and immigrant, decipher the block and break down the rock that is the foundation and cornerstone of Brooklyn. Performances are followed by a live DJ set, conversation and dancing.

PERFORMANCES
Thursday October 8 at 8pm
Friday October 9 at 8pm
Saturday October 10 at 8pm

Co-produced by Brooklyn Poets

PERFORMERS:
Thomas Fucaloro
Prince PremeO
730 JIM
Cindy "Black Angel" Peralta
MINISKIRT / Miniskirt
Jason Koo
Starr Busby
Joel
Raven Jackson
Duece Blahka
Amber West
Parker
Mariela Regalado
Big. O
Mahogany L. Browne
Nick E. Finn
Billionz
Escher

ARTISTIC TEAM:
Director: Modesto Flako Jimenez
Musical Director: Lateef Dameer
Video designer: Kevin Torres
Lighting designer: Dan Kent
Music: DJ Andre Mayes
House Manager: Katie Meade
Administration: Jake Denney
Catering: Mary Rasmussen Allain
Artwork by Nobody Makes Art

BROOKLYN GYPSIES is an eclectic artist collective made up of New Yorkers both native and immigrant to the city and led in part by Modesto “Flako” Jimenez. They present annual showcases of new work in theater, dance, poetry and film that spark dialogues on critical issues of immigration, economics, and urban survival. They curate a mix of established and emerging artists and give them a platform to explore complex issues in a stimulating environment. Their previous show, Conversation: How to Make it in Black America, Pt. 1, premiered at JACK in July 2015.


Brooklyn Poets is a nonprofit literary organization celebrating and cultivating the poets, poetry and literary heritage of Brooklyn.

Photo by Jason Koo