Ritual Cabaret recently invigorated Coney Island's boardwalk with a three-day festival titled 'Mythical Beasts, Black Magic and The Living Newspaper.' Held from March 28 to March 30, the festival featured 28 diverse artists and performances of 5 to 15 minutes. The event, co-presented by International Culture Lab and Coney Island USA, emphasized the theme of resistance, particularly in the context of the upcoming 2024 presidential election. With a history of avant-garde theater, this year's festival aimed to challenge audiences through creative expressions of social commentary.
"Ritual Cabaret celebrated local art with performances that dealt with resistance, drawing connections to the upcoming presidential election while highlighting Coney Island's unique cultural spirit."
"This festival is part of a broader landscape of avant-garde art that seeks to challenge audiences, provoke thought, and inspire action in the face of societal issues."
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