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PURCHASE tickets to TRANSCEND at the fringeNYC

Press Release
For immediate release

The World Premiere of TRANSCEND
at the 20th Annual New York International Fringe Festival

New York, NY - TRANSCEND is a new one-man show which examines the effects of gentrification for a working artist in modern day Brooklyn, NY. Written and performed by Kilusan Bautista, TRANSCEND fuses theatrical storytelling, multimedia visual projections, hip hop and electronic music, and spoke word poetry to take audiences on a 3-week train ride to explore homelessness, poverty and hope. TRANSCEND has been accepted into the 20th annual New York International Fringe Festival and will premiere for 5-nights:

1) August 14th @4:15pm;
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transcend-fringenyc-tickets-26498287090

2) August 19th @9pm;
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transcend-fringenyc-tickets-26498288093

3) August 21st @6:15pm;
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transcend-fringenyc-tickets-26498289096

4) August 25th @8:45pm;
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transcend-fringenyc-tickets-26498290099

5) August 26th @6:45pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transcend-fringenyc-tickets-26498291102

at the Alpha Omega Dance Studio Theatre (70 East 4th St. NYC). The TRANSCEND production team consists of Kilusan Bautista (Filipino American performing artist); Wi-Moto Nyoka (Transmedia Artist/ Director); Teerapat Parnmongkol & Ngonngon Tiri Kananuruk (Sound/noise artist); Siriphong Tipayakesorn (Visual artist); Sadah Espii Proctor (Dramaturg); Gina Toni Wheeler (Filmmaker). The goal of TRANSCEND is to humanize and broaden the discussion around gentrification in order to positively influence public policy based on fair and non-discriminatory housing/renting practices.

Set inside of a New York City Subway, TRANSCEND reveals an honest story about what artists and other working class residents of modern day NYC experience when trying to find a descent place to live within an aggressive housing market. The macro housing policies are driving rents up and economically forcing hard working residents out of their homes/apartments. This culture of displacement is growing rampant, forcing New Yorkers into uncomfortable situations such as homelessness, couch surfing or overcrowding apartments, even unsafe homeless shelters. Kilusan Bautista shares a true story about his recent battles being displaced out of his Brooklyn apartment, resulting in 3-weeks of couch surfing and doing whatever it takes to survive. TRANSCEND asks the audience to question the idea of hope during times of hardship and struggle.

The world premiere of TRANSCEND at the 20th annual New York International Fringe Festival will be used as a platform to launch a national college/university tour for the 2016/2017 academic year. The TRANSCEND production team will strive to reach larger and more diverse audiences in the near future but it all begins at the fringeNYC in August of 2016!

For more information please visit: www.kilusan1898.blogspot.com or

Email Kilusan Bautista at BookKilusan@gmail.com.

Advanced tickets ($18) can be purchased at www.fringeNYC.org. Let us all TRANSCEND!

***TRANSCEND is a recipient of the Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant.

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Seventy TwoOctober 25, 2016 at 6:31 AM
This is the best function room in the city. The food they served at the venues was warm, fresh and tasty, and the panoramic window is a sight to behold on a clear day. Their main hall was similar to a club/lounge – however, it had more of an intimate feel.
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News & Views:

Albert Samaha wrote in the Village Voice, "In UNIVERSAL self, Bautista seeks to define the struggle of urban American youth through the lens of identity. The show’s ongoing tension lies the battle between his identity on the street and his identity in his home. He was one of the lucky ones. His grandmother woke him up at 5 a.m. every Sunday to go to church. His uncle taught him Filipino martial arts. And his passion for hip-hop drove him toward the notebook."

Rosalie Marks - Assistant Principal, Young Adult Borough Center in Brooklyn, "I sincerely thank you for working with us and the students at the YABC Program. You are truly inspiring. Your efforts are sincerely appreciated."

Dante Basco (Actor) shared on twitter, "support my friend [Kilusan Bautista] and amazing Fil-Am artist."

Professor Cynthia Marasigan, "In front of an energized, standing-room-only audience of Binghamton University students, faculty, and community members, Kilusan Bautista delivered a performance that was inspirational, educational, and intensely captivating. Bautista brilliantly weaved historical references to colonization and revolution with contemporary issues of gentrification and urban poverty, showing how broad political and socio-economic structures personally and deeply impacted his family and identity. The result was a multifaceted show that resonated with every audience member, in a prolific art form that no book or lecture could replicate. Bautista's performance left the Binghamton University community feeling enduringly electrified, informed, and empowered." - SUNY Binghamton University, Department of Asian and Asian American Studies

Dominque Morisseau (Playwright) wrote, "Kilusan! Thank you for this awesome message. I checked out your link and saw the clip from your show - it looks dope! I'm interested in your voice and would love to support your art :) peaceandlovedominique :)"

Nonito Donaire (World Boxing Champion) expressed, "As a professional boxer I have used a variety of ring entrance music to walk into. Collaboration with Kilusan was actually the first live performance I’ve had at my fight. The professionalism he showed during preparation and leading up to my fight was exceptional and only gave me added confidence when he stepped in the ring and held the microphone. The walls of my locker room amplified the beats and echoed his performance in the ring. It sent an electrical shock waive of confidence, pride and inspiration from my heart to my fist. Kilusan is an inspiration through his word and music to all walks of life."

Raymond Townsend (Former NBA Star) announced, "Congratulations, my brother Kilusan, fly on the wings of His favor, love and grace and fulfill His calling. I'm very proud of you, continued blessings from our Lord Jesus Christ."

Theo Van Alst (Former Assistant Dean of Yale College & Director of the Native American Cultural Center), "Kilusan's visits to Yale are always a highlight of our Cultural Connections program. His intensity, passion and sincere concern for student's shines through in everything he does. We look forward to his return!"

Jack Moore, (Administrative Assistant to the Artistic Director and Executive Director, The Public Theater), “I saw Universal Self last week and was very impressed with your work. I hope you have some productions in the pipeline – please let me know if you ever have any upcoming shows that myself or someone else from The Public could come check out. Again, thanks for putting on such a good show. I’m looking forward to more.”

Terry Park, (Prison University Project), “....honored that Kilusan Bautista performed an excerpt from his solo show Universal Filipino in his San Quentin State Prison class. The students were moved by a story that resonated so well with their own struggles. And we had another great discussion on masculinity, in relation to Frank Chin’s “Chickencoop Chinaman,” that preceded and connected with Kilusan’s performance.”

Daniel Gallant, (Executive Director of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, NY), “Kilusan Bautista captivates audiences with his multi-character exploration of the Filipino-American experience. Bautista employs monologue, music and martial arts to construct an engaging and evocative saga.”

John Leguizamo (Actor) tweeted, "Break a leg!"

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