The Center at West Park
Presents
CWP 2025 Evolution FEstival Schedule
The CWP EVOLUTION FESTIVAL will present original works of theater, dance, music, comedy, and interdisciplinary performance by NYC-based artists in September and October 2025 at venues across Upper Manhattan!
Click each performance title for more information, and ticket information!
Friday, September 5 - Cat Rave / Crazy Hard Stuff - Anthony Sellitto-Budney
Follow CRAZY HARD STUFF, an 'electric bouffon' clown, as she navigates rave culture and her work-life balance.
Tuesday, September 9 - Fit for Freedom - Neil Totton
Freedom ain't free. Get ready to strike a joyful pose!
Wednesday, September 10 - Elizabeth - Marissa Alaniz
Who is Elizabeth?
"Elizabeth" tells the true story of the Black Dahlia Murder through the eyes of Elizabeth Short herself, but most importantly celebrates her life.
Friday, September 12 - Maurine and Maurice Show - Izzy Church
A high-energy, immersive mob-comedy where the audience becomes part of the action as a retired gangster crashes his wife’s tour, exposing her secrets and unraveling the day in unpredictable, hilarious ways.
Saturday, September 13 - Quemarlo Todo Por Error - Santiago Molina
A poetic and explosive alternative rock journey from Latin America, turning emotion into fire on stage.
Thursday, September 18 - Cindy of Arc - Cynthia Kaplan
Cindy of Arc is a comedy and rock music extravaganza about the problem men have with lying and where that's gotten the rest of us.
Friday, September 19 - Celtic Odyssey - Brooklyn Irish Dance Company
Irish dance, reimagined - a Celtic adventure of the heart and sea!
Saturday, September 20 - NY International Dance Festival - Brigid Le Minez
NY International Dance Festival presents an evening of dance, music and song from around the world!
monday, September 22 - HELP ME!!!! - Leo Lion
Thank goodness you're here! A dead mime needs your help.
tuesday, September 23 - The Exterminating Poet - Vinny Mraz
Jack is looking for beauty in the world. He works for an exterminator.
Wednesday, September 24 - Ballet Flats for Dinner - Bridget McGuire
A comedic solo show on growing up with OCD.
thursday, September 25 - 1518 - Kait Warner
In 1518, they started dancing. They could not stop. In 2025 it's happening again.
Friday, September 26 - I Chose Me - CZK
“I Chose Me” is a live music experience that reveals one artist’s path through struggle, clarity, and the unapologetic choice to stand in her truth.
Saturday, September 27 - KINYOZI : A Hair Story - Ananda Long
A dark comedy that follows 18 year old India as she prepares to inherit her aunt’s iconic braiding salon with her best friend Mary.
Monday, September 29 - Dance Double Feature!
The Back Room - Magali Johnston-Viens
You can get anything you want at Alice's restaurant.
and Pathways & Architecture - Carmen Caceres
A multimedia dance performance that explores how our bodies' asymmetrical design coexists with our human desire to create symmetrical realities.
Tuesday, September 30 - The Rock Musical SOUL SEARCHING - Matt Okin
A successful attorney living on New York's Upper West Side embarks on on a comedic, poignant search for her elusive soulmate.
Wednesday, October 1 - Fàájì: A Celebration of Freedom - Dolapo Akinkugbe
Fàájì ("enjoyment") embodies the feeling of breaking free and returning to ones true self.
Thursday, October 2 - The Tearing Blue of the Sky - Caroline Brethenoux
A dance journey through one girl's story of displacement that transforms global headlines into deeply personal truth.
Friday, October 3 - The Hood Babies’ Tapes: Volume 1.5 - A Buba Creation
This canceled TV program follows the Hood Babies as they navigate personal issues on The Block.
THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS
The CWP Evolution Festival is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
We would also like to thank and acknowledge our donors for their generous support of The Evolution Festival and our programming year-round.
