New York with an Accent TODAY
My mother used to call me her little U.N. (United Nations) because I made friends with kids from all over the globe. I’ve kept up my “whole world” view my entire life, and it colors my art. That’s why I was asked to/ and am glad to read some of my work at Immigrant Artists and Scholars in New York’s annual event, “New York with an Accent.”
The showcase and awards presentation will take place at Nuyorican Poets Café today, April 14, from 3-6 pm. The 2012 IASNY Trophy for Excellence will be awarded to actress JENNIFER LIM, for her starring role in the Broadway production of CHINGLISH by David Henry Hwang. Featuring performances by outstanding IASNY members and NYC artists committed to multicultural dialogue, this annual event promises to embody the vision of IASNY as a forum for the exchange of ideas, the fostering of an immigrant voice, and a showcase of the breadth of talents in New York City’s (immigrant) community.
In addition to the presentation of the tribute to Lim, the event, held in conjunction with Immigrant Heritage Week, will feature performances by artists committed to multicultural dialogue. Among those scheduled to appear (besides me) are Bogar Alonso, Ondina Frate, Randy Gener, Inma Heredia, Pamela Jackson, Stavri Karamfilov, Jessica Litwak, Aasif Mandvi, Blagovesta Momchedjikova, Christina Quintana, Jelena Stupljanin, Saviana Stanescu, R.E. Toledo, Natasa Trifan, Zishan Ugurlu, and Sanda Weigl.
Tickets: $8 online
$10, $5 (for students) – at the door
