Your Declaration of Independence Performance Project

The Performance Process for July 4th

2008-07-27T18:04:00.000-07:00

This video of the Declaration covers various rehearsalsand final performances of the process so far. Stay tunedfor more. Record your own version and post it here.

July 4th Event

2008-07-05T11:34:00.000-07:00

Hope you had a wonderful July 4th.To those of you who chose to participate or witness our performance, Thank you all for making the July 4th memorable.After six presentations in 3 tunnels and a park bench we did our bit to spread the word.The chorus members have invested a fair bit of time to make the Declaration formidable. As I mentioned before, I want to continue to rehearse and grow the

Where we are on the 4th

2008-07-02T07:19:00.000-07:00

July 4th: Where to go!

2008-07-02T07:09:00.000-07:00

WHAT: CHORAL SPEAKING PERFORMANCE OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCEWHEN: FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2008 at 1:15, 1:45, 2:15WHERE: Three Central Park Pedestrian Tunnels off 64th Street (between Columbus Circle and 64th Street) - Central Park West, see map.This site specific event will be the first of many such readings by a growing group of concerned citizens organized by the project

Doing it in the tunnels

2008-06-27T21:09:00.000-07:00

July 4th is pretty close. We are taking our project to Central Park and picnicers and passersby will hear the powerful chant of the Declaration of Independence emerging from pedestrian tunnels just inside the park at 64th and Central Park West. Come by and check it out.email freedom@yourdeclarationofindependence.org for your script.record your own on youtube, read it with your own group.

Next Rehearsal June 21st 2-4pm, NYC

2008-06-19T12:11:00.000-07:00

We had an excellent first rehearsal. Thanks to all who were able to make it. We began with a vocal warm-up that included some breathing, body alignment exercises and vocal projection practice. These strategies really help to control and overcome fear and nervousness when speaking.We then progressed to the text of the declaration itself and developed it in a variety of ways, musical, rhythmical,

Your Declaration of Independence Performance Project: Your freedom of speech?

2008-06-14T20:22:00.000-07:00

Your Declaration of Independence Performance Project: Your freedom of speech?Make sure you scroll down and see this whole blog.

Your freedom of speech?

2008-06-09T09:58:00.000-07:00

Do you exercise your freedom of speech? Use it or you loose.Have a listen.Join the event, The July 4th performance of the Declaration of Independence.freedom@yourdeclarationofindependence.org

Your Declaration Musical Jam

2008-06-06T10:54:00.000-07:00

Join the public performance of the Declaration of Independence, and/or create your own original version. Get a script at freedom@yourdeclarationofindependence.org

Actors, Speakers, Singers, Performers, Musicians:

2008-06-05T15:28:00.000-07:00

Actors, Speakers, Singers, Performers, Musicians:Open Call to Performers in New York City July 4th 2008:Be a part of A Dynamic Choral Speaking Performance of The Declaration of Independence! The project is sponsored by the Ethical Communications Committee and the Social Service Board at New York Society for Ethical Culture www.nysec.org/. Your committment is from June

The Declaration of Independence Part 1

2008-06-05T09:42:00.000-07:00

Its amazing what is in it!

2008-06-05T09:28:00.000-07:00

The Declaration written in 1776: Wow! Isn't that happening NOW?Get involved...perform it aloud...in groups....alone...live...online:"He has made judges dependent on his will alone, for the tenure of their offices and the amount and payment of their salaries""He has affected to render the military independent of and superior to the civil power""He has combined with others to subject us to a

Declaring Your Freedom

2008-06-03T11:11:00.000-07:00

Congratulations!You may have taken the first step toward creating your ideal life.The Declaration of Independence inspired people all over the world to embrace their freedom. As you take the time to find out what is in this document make a commitment to freedom in your own life.Freedom means different things for different people.You may wish for financial freedom, freedom from pain, freedom to

Where and when

2008-05-31T09:46:00.000-07:00

Actors, Speakers, Singers, Performers, Musicians, Citizens:Open Call to Performers in New York City July 4th 2008:Be a part of A Dynamic Choral Speaking Performance ofThe Declaration of Independence!The project is sponsored by the Ethical Communications Committee and the Social Service Board at New York Society for Ethical Culture www.nysec.org/.It is directed by Jesai Jayhmes.Your committment is

Your Declaration

2008-05-31T09:24:00.000-07:00

It is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it and institute new government.

Join the Event

2008-05-30T21:55:00.001-07:00