Arts: February 2007 Archives

When I think camp--John Waters, rather than marshmellow roasting--I don't exactly think DUMBO. But the neighborhood is currently hoasting an exhibition of Scopitone films, short movies from the '60s that were like campy, early version of music videos. Though our current video vixens are offering a different shade of camp these days, seeing Dionne Warwick roll on around on a shag rug to "Walk on By" sounds like a fun field-trip to me. The exhibition runs through March 4th at the d.u.m.b.o. Arts Center.

I love one-act plays. While I don't mind spending three hours in a theater for Tony Kushner or Tom Stoppard, they're the exception rather than the rule. The average living playwright can usually just pull off an hour or so of great material--a perfect amount of time for one genius act. So I was happy to hear about the Impact Theater in Prospect Heights, which in the middle of a two-week showcase of new one-act plays. Tickets are $15 ($12 for students and seniors).