Steve McQueen's End Credits live premiere at The Shed
On September 25 and 26, The Shed in New York is set to showcase the live premiere of Steve McQueen's End Credits, which draws inspiration from his extensive 72-hour video project. This event will be hosted at The Griffin Theater, found at 545 West 30th Street. The performance focuses on Paul Robeson, exploring issues related to state surveillance and political oppression. A talented cast, including Laurel Lefkow, Jeff Mash, Eric Meyers, and Regina Reagan, has worked with McQueen to capture nearly four decades of surveillance over the last ten years. The work emphasizes the absurdities and human impact of surveillance driven by politics.
Key facts
- Steve McQueen's End Credits premieres live at The Shed in New York.
- Performances on September 25 and 26 at The Griffin Theater.
- Based on a 72-hour video installation condensed into a one-hour live performance.
- Features actors Laurel Lefkow, Jeff Mash, Eric Meyers, and Regina Reagan.
- Addresses state surveillance and political persecution of Paul Robeson.
- Recording of surveillance spanned nearly 40 years over a 10-year period with McQueen.
Entities
Artists
- Steve McQueen
- Paul Robeson
- Laurel Lefkow
- Jeff Mash
- Eric Meyers
- Regina Reagan
Institutions
Locations
- New York
- United States
- The Griffin Theater
- 545 West 30th Street