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Chess Match No. 5
First Preview: Mar 3, 2017
Opening Date: Mar 9, 2017
Closing Date: Apr 3, 2017
Running Time: 01:30
Playing @
Abingdon Theatre
312 W 36th St, New York, NY 10018
“The sweetest music is the sound of what happens.” — John Cage
Chess Match No. 5 is a new play by Jocelyn Clarke, based on texts from the many public conversations with American composer, writer, artist, and philosopher John Cage. SITI actors Will Bond and Ellen Lauren create a unique live art performance, part chess game and part music happening, which explores the words and ideas of a visionary artist.
Come experience the wide-open mind-bending brilliance of Cage’s insights about the world, about art and music, philosophy and the adventures that life presents through the conversations that he engaged in throughout his life.
A World Premiere
created by SITI Company
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY thru THURSDAY @ 7 PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SATURDAY @ 3 PM
SUNDAY @ 2 PM
Chess Match No. 5 is a new play by Jocelyn Clarke, based on texts from the many public conversations with American composer, writer, artist, and philosopher John Cage. SITI actors Will Bond and Ellen Lauren create a unique live art performance, part chess game and part music happening, which explores the words and ideas of a visionary artist.
Come experience the wide-open mind-bending brilliance of Cage’s insights about the world, about art and music, philosophy and the adventures that life presents through the conversations that he engaged in throughout his life.
A World Premiere
created by SITI Company
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY thru THURSDAY @ 7 PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SATURDAY @ 3 PM
SUNDAY @ 2 PM
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 16
Written By
- Jocelyn Clarke from the words of John Cage
Director
- Anne Bogart
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
Listed at 
Never
Full-price tickets:
$57.00 - $57.00
Video
SITI Company from Rena on Vimeo.
Accessibility
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Wheelchair Info
Wheelchair accessible. -
Seating
Dorothy Strelsin theatre: seats 56; June Havoc: seats 98 -
Elevator/Escalator
Elevator service with wheelchair access. -
Parking
Garage is west of theatre. -
Curb Ramps
None -
Entrance
One entrance is street level. The other entrance is accessible by elevator or steps. -
Box Office
The theatre is wheelchair accessible. -
Restroom
Wheelchair accessible restroom available. -
Water Fountain
none -
Telephone
None -
Assisted Listening System
Yes. -
Visual Assistance
None -
Folding Armrests
none










