ISLANDER
The 2017-2018 NHL season was an embarrassment for the New York Islanders. Displaced from their home rink and in danger of losing their captain, they never made it to the playoffs. Even passionate fans started to see them as pathetic. In ISLANDER, playwright Liza Birkenmeier and director Katie Brook use verbatim commentary to examine humiliation and loyalty in the identity politics of white masculinity.
Aug 19-21: Free with RSVP
August 19–21 at 8:30pm
August 20 at 4pm
Aug 22-Sep 4: $25 General Admission
August 24–28, August 31–September 4 at 8:30pm
August 27 & September 3 at 4pm
Currently, performances at HERE are Vaccinated Only Performances; all patrons attending performances will be required to show proof of vaccination (NY Excelsior pass or vaccination card) and be masked inside the building.
HERE’s Comprehensive Site Safety and Reopening Plan can be found at reopening.here.org. The designated HERE Site Safety Monitor will be present at every performance and will be responsible for enforcing compliance with this Safety Plan.
ISLANDER is produced by Televiolet and was developed through a New Georges Audrey Residency. In its Supported Productions program, New Georges provides resources, mentorship and an institutional platform to its affiliated artists who are producing their work independently. The production is a part of SubletSeries@HERE: a curated rental program, which provides artists with subsidized space and equipment, as well as a technical liaison.
ISLANDER is made possible in part with public funds from Creative Engagement, supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and administered by LMCC, and by the New York City Artist Corps. This project was supported, in part, by Foundation for Contemporary Arts.