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The Bessie Award and Obie Grant Award winning Live From the Edge Theater at The Point is a black box performance space which has contributed to the cultural renaissance of the Hunts Point section of the Bronx. The stage has hosted Obie Award winner Danny Hoch, Bessie Award winner Arthur Aviles, Tony Award winner Reg E. Gaines, Dael Orlandersmith, Hazelle Goodman, Latin Jazz artist Dave Valentin, playwright Kia Corthron, legendary choreographer Katherine Dunham, Hip- Hop dance company Full Circle, dancers from Dance Theatre of Harlem and Alvin Ailey among other performers. THE POINT CDC LIVE FROM THE EDGE THEATER host the following core theater events: Each fall The Point organizes REPRESENT THE REEL: THE SOUTH BRONX FILM &VIDEO FESTIVAL. REPRESENT THE REEL fills a large gap in the provision of art services in New York. It gives Bronx residents their only opportunity to attend screenings of independent films in their community and offers an artistic outlet to Bronx filmmakers, particularly filmmakers of color, who often do not have access to other film festivals. The Point's film festival is open to filmmakers of all backgrounds working in any artistic genre, though by nature of THE POINT 's name, the organization has primarily attracted filmmakers who work in experimental modes or who emphasize urban multicultural and socioeconomic issues. The three-day festival features 20-30 filmmakers and attracts an average of 80 people each day. For more info click here THE LIVING LEGENDS SERIES @ THE POINT is a Live Musical celebration honoring legendary artist who have made a powerful impact in shaping both Latin and African-American music and dance in America. With live performances from artist from the Bronx and around the world this event shines with performers who come together to pay tribute to music's great Living Legends. For more info get back to calendar of events |