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The Anthropologists

New York, NY

The Anthropologists is a company of artists dedicated to the creation of investigative, socially relevant, and engaging theatrical work. We train together on a regular basis using physical theater and contemporary dance techniques to devise organic, ens... view more

  1. on January 22, 2010
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    The Anthropologists
    Posted project update #4

    Looks like we're getting that disco ball!

    Dear Anthropologists fans,
    Thanks to you, the show will go on! And if you are in New York, we sincerely hope you are able to make it out to see the final product! We open on February 4th and run through February 14th, 2010, at the Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center.

    For show information and tickets, please go to: http://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx...

    Your ticket to "For the Love Of..." entitles you to the following:
    1. entrance to a brand new evening of dance theatre
    2. mingling with the performers before & after the show
    3. convenient access to the theatre bar
    4. a free pre-show dance lesson
    5. invitation to post-show dance party
    6. an unconventional evening

    Come, have fun, fall in love, and see what you helped make possible!

    See you at the theater!

    with love and gratitude,
    The Anthropologists

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  2. on January 22, 2010
    Funded!

    The Anthropologists Love-a-Thon! by The Anthropologists

    "For the Love Of..." is a constellation of three visceral and absurd dance plays. It’s dance, but it’s not dance. It’s choreographed emotion.

    • 103% funded $1,710 pledged
    • 31 backers
    • Funded Jan 21, 2010
  3. on January 18, 2010
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    The Anthropologists
    Posted project update #3

    BREAKING NEWS!!!

    Hello Anthropologists fans!
    We have some VERY EXCITING news. Thanks to ALL of YOU, late last night, we not only REACHED OUR GOAL, but surpassed it!!! And we still have 3 days left to go!!!

    We cannot THANK YOU enough for coming together and doing what you can to help make this SHOW A REALITY. With so many other worthy causes out there to support, we truly appreciate your willingness and desire to believe in the VALUE OF ART.

    And now, please excuse us, while we run off to write some much deserved LOVE LETTERS...

    Yours truly,
    The Anthros
    (Jean, Jennifer, Katy, Melissa, and Sonja)

    P.S. With 3 days before our page expires, we'd LOVE to raise enough money to buy a DISCO BALL for the post-show dance party! If you know anyone else who would like to donate to the cause, feel free to send them our way! Thanks!!

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  4. on January 14, 2010
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    The Anthropologists
    Posted project update #2

    We have one week left!

    We have hit the 7 day mark, dear friends of The Anthropologists. We are doing great and are currently 72% funded, with only $470 left to raise! Please check out our trailer for the show here:

    http://www.youtube.com/profile...

    And then run off to tell your friends to help us make the show a reality!

    Thank you again to everyone for your support. We can't make this show with you.

    With love,
    The Anthropologists

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  5. on January 5, 2010
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    The Anthropologists
    Posted project update #1

    See a Sneak Peak of "For the Love Of"!

    Thank you so much to everyone who has already shown their love and support for our upcoming show! To keep your interest piqued, here is a snippet from one of the pieces, called "Falling." This clip is from our workshop performance in May 2007 that was part of Flux Theatre Ensemble's Imagination Compact.

    Enjoy!

    http://www.vimeo.com/8526955

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  6. on December 19, 2009
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    The Anthropologists launched a project

    The Anthropologists Love-a-Thon! by The Anthropologists

    "For the Love Of..." is a constellation of three visceral and absurd dance plays. It’s dance, but it’s not dance. It’s choreographed emotion.

    • $1,650 funding goal
    • 01/21/2010 Funding Ended