nicu 's spoon is an inclusion-oriented off-off-broadway theater company in new york city .

its artistic director is stephanie barton-farcas , a nyc director/actress/producer / writer who won the oobr ( off-off broadway review ) award for direction of suburbia in 2004 , the nyu thom fluellen award in 2006 and the 2008 ny innovative theater award for outstanding actress in a lead role for elizabeth rex among others .

nicu 's spoon was the first ever fully inclusive company in nyc history .

they are also co-founders of the disability in cinema coalition dcc the company is based on inclusion , so it chooses to work with actors that might otherwise be considered ' marginalized ' , whether by age , disability , gender , or ethnicity .

the company became known from the outset for productions which challenged stereotypes and expectations , and it was the recipient of the 2006 thom fluellen award given by the new york university community fund for " excellence in programming for the diverse city of new york " .

it has also won the 2004 oobr award and a 2008 snapple/mayor of ny city award , as well as a 2008 ny innovative theatre award .

the company 's unusual name stems from a young boy the artistic director met in romania in the 1990s when working with abandoned children there .

" ... [ t ] he most amazing one was nicu , who was 5 ... in diapers and did not walk , talk or feed himself .

they told me he was deaf and retarded .

i got angry and said " i 'll take him . "

six months later he did all those things .

he and i fought some big , bad battles together to get him there — to get him to choose life .

and in the process he changed my life .

though he was mentally and physically challenged nicu viewed the world with wonder ; he spent hours bouncing sunlight off of a spoon .

when he began to eat solid food ... his spoon was everything to him .

nicu ’s spoon became the symbol for all the impossible things that were suddenly possible — things like walking , talking , thinking , and living .

he was and we lost him 5 years later , in 1996 .

nicu ’s life was about quality , not quantity — about life ’s impossibles becoming possible . "

nicu 's spoon productions have been the original work displaced ; to kill a mockingbird ; eric overmyer 's in perpetuity throughout the universe ; nineteen eighty-four ; mac wellman 's murder of crows ; eric bogosian 's suburbia ; a play adaptation of ordinary people by nancy gilsenan ( from the book by judith guest ) ; elizabeth egloff 's the swan ; a play adaptation of le petit prince by ric cummins and john scoullar ; mark medoff 's stumps ; gary henderson 's skin tight ; ken duncum 's cherish ; buried child ; constance congdon 's tales of the lost formicans , shakespeare 's richard iii , and most recently their highly successful run of elizabeth rex , which after its run moved to new york 's center stage in august 2008 for a one-month limited off-broadway engagement .

in 2013 and 2014 they have been followed for 6 months for a documentary film produced by the school of visual arts in nyc , called two and twenty troubles .

in 2015 they produced the 24 cast ensemble piece ' red noses ' and are now in pre-production for a re-envisioned ' richard iii ' where everyone is disabled except richard .

in 2017 their artistic director , stephanie barton-farcas will have a book published by routledge press , " disability & theater : a practical manual for inclusion in the arts . "

nicu ' s spoon theater company

nicu ' s spoon theater company | changing theater… one play at a time .
founded in 2001 , nicu’s spoon theater company is dedicated to producing socially reflective theater which consistently presents new ideas , challenges stereotypes , and touches the heart in unexpected ways .
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it’s always a good thing when a young theater company tries to make its bones with an established classic , and nicu’s spoon prove that they have the ambition and chutzpah to do just that . admirable !
nicholas linnehan nick is an avid educator , director , actor , and writer . nick has worked as an educational director for several theater companies since his graduation , including : test theater company , nicu’s spoon theater , and identity theater co . , where he is the founder . nick graduated from cw post with his ba in theater and holds a masters in education from queens college . nick is very excited to work with such talented , inspiring artists within the nicu spoon family and looks forward to making great theater with great people .
the recent presentation of “to kill a mockingbird” by fledging theatre company nicu’s spoon was nothing short of inspiring . the company’s love of literature and the craft of acting shone . such purity of purpose is rarely found these days - but it is the essence of good theatre . expect great things to come from nicu’s spoon .
winter 2010 at nicu’s spoon theater and summer 2011 with identity theater company . fall 2011 , i played b - flat ( bernard flatt ) from second samuel in identity theater’s identity crisis festival . this whole time i have enjoyed being on stage . i love to be different characters from different plays . acting makes me feel happy and excited . it’s a very fun thing to do and i’m glad to be a company member .
as we move into 2018 we anticipate a nicu’s spoon branch in hawaii , working with empowering new voices there .
due to the loss of space our theater company underwent some changes and took some time to gather funds . but ! we still produced -
nick is an avid director , actor , and writer . previously , he has been busy writing five new original works ; his first play , the real story was produced in 2001 by the post theatre company . his second play , identity ( award winning ) , was produced twice by queens college in 2005 , once by manhattan repertory theater in 2006 , and by nicu’s spoon theater in 2007 . his last original work , erosion : life on life’s terms premiered in january 2010 at nicu’s spoon theater . he has worked as a director for many children’s shows and taught several drama classes for children over the past 14 years . nick graduated from cw post at long island university with his ba in theater and holds a master’s degree in education from queens college . nick founded identity theater company in 2011 , and is looking forward to making great theater with great people .
“nicu’s spoon , a theater company , in its third remarkable year , have staged a morbidly disturbing production of mac wellman’s “a murder of crows” , a rich , stimulating poem that locates the destructive spirit lurking amid amber waves of grain and purple mountains of majesty . ” – jack quinn , editor , theaterscene . net
join us in celebrating our journey with victor ilyukhin’s “two and twenty troubles”an uplifting documentary about nicu’s spoon theater co . featuring some amazing folks and with a warm - hearted story about our actors and their struggles in life… and on stage .
“two and twenty troubles” is a new documentary about a play starring nyc disabled actors . the film is being made in association with nicu’s spoon theater company , whose mission is to give an opportunity to both disabled and non - disabled actors of various ages , gender , races and cultural backgrounds alike .
this has been adapted for the stage by nicu’s spoon , an exciting new theater company that is gaining a reputation as one of the better off - off broadway companies in the city . this production represents the type of risk more companies should be taking . hopefully , nicu’s spoon will continue to develop this piece into a lively , exciting piece of theater , and continue fighting the good fight . the work they are doing is passionate , professional and absolutely worth keeping an eye on . – tim browning , theaterscene . net
anthony lopez and rachel handler , two disabled actors ( both amputees ) , intend to restart their acting careers after along hiatus . both meet each other at the nicu ' s spoon theater - a . . . see full summary »
anthony lopez and rachel handler , two disabled actors ( both amputees ) , intend to restart their acting careers after along hiatus . both meet each other at the nicu ' s spoon theater - a company whose mission is to give an opportunity to both disabled and non - disabled actors of various ages , races and cultural backgrounds alike .
at nicu’s spoon theater company , we celebrate collaboration in developing productions that are pertinent for today’s global , diverse , and rapidly changing world . new york city is full of people of different ethnicities and abilities ; always on the move and oftentimes unheard . we give voice to those who are very much a part of our world , but whose stories often go untold .
the film follows two young actors , anthony lopez and rachel handler , who are both amputees . they both seek for a way to reaffirm their belief in themselves and restart their careers after a long hiatus , and meet at nicu’s spoon theater .
accepting their mission of socially relevant theater , nicu’s spoon translates the realist prose of the author / journalist , his vision of totalitarianism , and the plight of his protagonist , winston smith , the last humanist .  – kim , voice choices , village voice
nicu’s spoon has chosen cannily in mounting the stage version of george orwell’s 1984 at this particular time . thanks to director stephanie barton - farcas and her dedicated collaborators at nicu’s spoon , we are getting another look at this important work of literature . it is a riveting work of theatre , giving us a raw , very personal experience of orwell’s cautionary tale .  – martin denton , editor , nytheater . com ( * starred , editors pick review )
“kimberly akimbo” is a risky choice of show for the spoon theater , considering that the “art as escapism” camp has got new york in a death grip . attempting realism is not the predictable option , especially with a plotline as unusual as this . the off - off broadway spoon theater is known for producing avant - garde theater in this vein . this season’s theme was outcasts , which dealt with our perceptions of normality and its aberrations . the theater is a tiny black box in the middle of an office building , with creaking floors and an out - of - work elevator . for the audience member tired of broadway glitz , it’s a charming haven .
“i am so excited to work at the identity theater . i have been in a couple of plays before working
bram is a nationally - certified ( rid ) sign - language interpreter and got his first taste of nicu’s spoon when he facilitated communication among deaf and hearing actors , staff and crew for their productions of “stumps” , “buried child” and ”kosher harry” , the latter of which was a co - production with new york deaf theatre ( nydt ) , experiences he won’t soon forget . in addition to being an asl coordinator with nicu’s spoon , bram’s involvement in the theater community at large also includes being the media relations coordinator for toys theater , work on the stage crew for various nydt productions , and a stint as stage manager for staged readings of the new rock musical , “the cure” .
nicu’s spoon became the symbol for us for all the impossible things that were suddenly possible . things like walking , talking , thinking , and living . he was hiv positive and we lost him 5 years later in 1996 .
founded in 2001 , nicus spoon theater company new york city’s original all - inclusive theater group ; offering a home for everyone regardless of color , ability , ethnicity , age , or gender . we’ve been this way since day one and are committed to this mission as a leader in nyc . we support every artist— whether they be sight - impaired , hard of hearing , rainbow - hued , differently - enabled , or otherwise empowered . many other theaters have been inspired by our philosophy and have joined with us in our support of diversity .
no niggers , no jews , no dogs is an interesting play dealing with the difficult subjects of rape , anti - semitism , and racism . nicu’s spoon should be applauded for once again producing meaningful , dynamic and intriguing work . their willingness to take risks is needed in today’s theatre .
in tales of the lost formicans , constance congdon’s satirical critique of 1980s suburbia , a cadre of friendly aliens — amusingly outfitted with almond - shaped sunglasses — is replaying scenes from american suburbia to puzzle out the complexities of the family unit . it’s a sad fact that the play seems just as fitting nearly 20 years after its first production . nicu’s spoon’s current season is dedicated to exploring issues of disability and working with disabled artists ; with formicans , the company tackles the subject of alzheimer’s disease and has in the cast an actor with cerebral palsy .  jerry portwood , backstage
all in all , all’s well that ends well ( except for poor essex , of course ) . unlike in a shakespeare history , no one here dies on stage , at least . this substantial and rather difficult play uses shakespeare’s milieu to gamely confront matters of gender and sexuality . nicu’s spoon proves an excellent utensil for the task .
“a story about the unraveling of a midwestern family after tragedy strikes , judith guest’s 1976 bestselling book “ordinary people” shows that even in the suburban heartland , life falls apart and ordinary people can turn out to be extraordinary . in the current off - off - broadway production of “ordinary people” ( adapted for the stage by nancy gilsenan hersage in 1983 ) , theater group nicu’s spoon literally recasts the story : billed as a “multiracial adaptation , ” the play features a white actor in the role of the conciliatory father , an asian actress in the role of the distant mother and a southeast asian actor as the desolate younger son . but nicu’s spoon isn’t interested in ordinary families or ordinary people . since its founding in 2001 , nicu’s spoon has sought to cast talented actors of color in roles conventionally cast with white actors , such as the family in “ordinary people . ” determined to push the bounds of casting norms even in new york’s progressive theater community , founder stephanie barton - farcas has nothing but contempt for the many directors and producers who , she says , turn away brilliant actors for “not looking right .
i discovered nicu’s spoon two years ago , and admired their mission and inclusiveness . i started filming their rehearsal process and preparation for a new performance of anton chekhov’s “the cherry orchard” , but very soon the performers’ powerful personal stories of overcoming challenges and breaking social stereotypes became my main interest . i filmed on - the - spot interviews with the actors , the rehearsal process , and also their everyday lives off - stage . i felt privileged to document nicu’s spoon and their unique atmosphere , and felt a connection with the cast members and staff .
diana maria benigno is proud to be a member of identity theatre company , especially after being embraced by and performing with nicu ' s spoon theatre company . as both an actor and dramaturg , she is in the process of completing her ma in theatre at hunter college , and has a ba in dramatic literature from nyu . favorite roles include beatrice in hunter college ' s much ado about nothing , sister james in john patrick shanley ' s doubt for the merrick theatre and center for the arts , and suffocating clarence as murderer 1 in nicu spoon ' s richard iii . previous dramaturgy includes richard iii : a dishonourable tale , at the secret theatre in queens and the brick theatre ' s shakespeare festival workshop of hamlet , or i shall mourn the rivers . she also can be seen in recurring roles as both antoinette and cookie in the off - broadway interactive theatre production murdered by the mob . upcoming roles include ariel in identity ' theatre ' s the tempest with the shakespeare forum .
( an externally funded project ) this uplifting documentary about our amazing performers trying to make it in new york city highlights our theater company in engaging and emotional ways . directed by victor ilyukhin . in late 2013 a crew began filming a documentary film “two and twenty troubles” about our company in association with a team of award - winning collaborators with a unique vision . shown privately in nyc ( in 2014 ) and slated for the festival circuit in 2015 .
it mirrors the problems and issues facing modern america , and fits perfectly into the season of nicu’s spoon geared toward women and gender identity . it’s as if mr findley has held up a looking glass to modern society to say , “this is who you are , as you were . ” it is truly one of the most refreshing pieces of this season , and i wonder what has taken the new york theatre world so long to bring this play back to audiences . elizabeth rex is a superb play , performed by a fabulous troupe of actors , even more intimate in the space of nicu’s spoon theatre . it is a timely piece that is about the journey we all take to find who we are by accepting who we were . bravo to nicu’s spoon for bringing this piece to life in the time they have .
for its 2011 theme , nicu’s spoon has chosen monsters , and the company leads with a honey : rhoda penmark , the little murderess of “the bad seed . ” maxwell anderson’s 1954 drama is remembered mainly through its 1956 film version , which differs in small but significant ways . one is grateful to nicu’s spoon for giving us a rare glimpse at his original look at evil beneath seeming innocence . anderson’s play is enjoyable for its 1950s structure—bells and phones always ringing to introduce plot points—and its then - shocking cocktail chatter on such subjects as homosexuality and incest . it ends far more creepily and satisfyingly than the movie , and the author’s penchant for high - flown poesy is kept well in check . this isn’t an ideal “the bad seed , ” but with so few old - fashioned well - made plays on the boards nowadays , we’ll take what we can get .
“i worked with abandoned kids in romania in the 90’s and the most amazing one was nicu , who was 5 . nicu was in diapers and did not walk , talk or feed himself . they told me he was deaf , autistic and retarded and should be discarded . nicu had spent 5 years on his back in a crib . i got angry and said , ‘i’ll take him . ’”
they say that ants can pull 50 times their weight , but the disabled humans do plenty of hauling as they seek their ideal forms in constance congdon’s poignant tale of aliens , alzheimer’s and adolescence , produced by nicu’s spoon . the play is a wonderful metaphor for the function of theater . one could accomplish a great deal by sitting and listening . and the point of all the lifting of chairs ? “never force anything . ” congdon has lent an ear to plato in this sequence of terse epitomes about finding one’s form : “all you have to do is gather it in . ” deborah greenhut , oobr
michelle is a magna cum laude graduate of nyu’s college of arts and sciences , where she earned her ba in psychology with a minor in theatre studies . performing is michelle’s oldest passion , but has since supported and complimented her other interests in directing , psychology , and teaching . she has been involved with nicu’s spoon since 2008 , where her directing , associate and assistant directing credits include “beautiful thing” by jonathan harvey , the world premieres of “a kite cut loose in the middle of the sky , ” “23 coins , ” and “snow white rose red , ” spoon’s january children’s show . most recently , she directed , designed , and was the literary developer for spoon’s staged reading of the new play “handicapping . ” other assistant directing include “sons of the prophet” with roundabout theatre company . michelle is also a recent circle in the square musical theatre intensive graduate . in addition to serving as the literary director at spoon , michelle is also the outreach director and a teaching artist for daytime moon creations , a nonprofit that brings recreational theatre programming to kids and young adults with special needs .
one more play about family relationships might spark a street riot in the theater district – luckily , “kimberly akimbo” at the spoon theater tackles much more . so much more , in fact , that it scales the thematic heights of a classic novel . directed by oliver conant , “kimberly akimbo” centers on a girl aging at impossible speeds and her adolescent - minded parents , all trapped in new jersey . maturity then , is the initial topic .
2016 involved the presenting workshops of new plays , in production with identity theater company . four mondays in may . shorts ! ! ! produced by identity theater and nicu’s spoon theater companies at the underground theater 215 east 99th street . may 2 – ‘henry’s shorts’ ( 3 short plays by henry holden ) ● 7 : 15 pm – ikea by henry holden starring estelle olivia , chris lavine and nick linnehan . ● 8 : 00 pm – two old men by henry holden starring wynne anders and terry jerry ( yep , 2 women ! ! ) . ● 9 : 00 pm – the campaign by henry holden starring courtney knysch and henrika seffy . may 9 – ‘libby’s shorts’ ( 3 short plays by libby emmons ) ● 7 : 15 pm – how to sell your gang rape baby for parts by libby emmons starring diana benigno and stephanie gould . winner of the f - off festival ! ! ● 8 : 00 pm – auto moron by libby emmons starring libby emmons and ali ayala . ● 9 : 00 pm – driving your girlfriend home by libby emmons starring rosalie muller - boiral , perri yaniv and ian gregory hill . may 16th – 7 : 00 pm - sinkhole by stacy ann price 9 : 00 pm - paralyzed by jeff stolzer
natily blair founding member natalie began with necessary theatre in the positive force players ; a group focused on issues such as aids awareness and substance abuse . she graduated from university of wisconsin - milwaukee with a major in theater . regionally , she appeared at the milwaukee rep . , and northern stage company as well as touring to the siglo de oro spanish theater festival in el paso , tx . she has been seen on as the world turns and guiding light , as well as starring in abhay charan , a film about the birth of the hari krishna movement in nyc . she was in the obie award winning ny premiere of mac wellman’s jennie richee with the ridge theatre , she played cordelia to ralph waite’s king lear , chechyen woman and zapatista in displaced , and scout in nicu’s to kill a mockingbird .
the cast featured wynne anders as halie , and jim williams as dodge . these two grabbed a hold of the audience from the first moment and didn’t let go until the last word was spoken . simply superb ! also darren fudenske , a deaf actor , portraying tilden proves that good acting is about doing and is alive in the body . his vocal limitations did not detract from the play as he played his part with sincere conviction that transcends any physical disability , thereby telling the story without losing his audience . no small feat . i could go on and on about this talented and connected ensemble of actors , who’s tremendous honesty is so refreshing to watch . the production is quite impressive . this show is what live theater is supposed to be and proves that it still exists . unfortunately , it is rare to see this kind of theater ( even though its exactly what all theater should be ) ; the kind that leaves its audience breathless and wanting more ! you owe it to yourself to see this one , trust me . nicu’s spoon hits a grand slam with this one , and if this is the kind of theater they produce , the theater community has a lot to look forward to .
one of the best shows this year ! a few months ago , i had reviewed a production of buried child , and said that the company had a handle on how to produce sam shephard’s bizarre play about a family hiding a dark secret . while i stand by that , the production of this play by nicu’s spoon revealed an even more unbelievable way to produce this work . director , stephanie barton - farcas led her cast with brilliance , intelligence , and heart . the show was powerful , moving , and surprisingly funny ; a credit to her and the amazing cast .
are you ready to see our latest performance ? excellent . sit back , relax , and let us do the hard part . we look forward to seeing you at the theater…
he and i fought some big , bad battles together to get him there… to get him to choose life . and in the process he changed my life . though he was mentally and physically challenged . nicu viewed the world with wonder . he spent hours bouncing sunlight off of a spoon . when he began to eat solid food at the age of 5 , his spoon was everything to him .
here . while in high school , i joined the drama club and in the spring of 2009 performed in the musical the wizard of oz and played the wicked witch of the west . a year later , in the spring of 2010 , i played mr . willy wonka from willy wonka and the chocolate factory . then at nicu’s spoon theater in the summer of 2010 , i played king thaddeus in an adaptation of rumpelstiltskin . then i performed in the musical adaptation of cinderella . i played little blue , the fairy godmother’s assistant . i performed in this musical ,
beautiful thing is a tenderly drawn play by jonathan harvey about two teenage boys falling for each other in working class south london . staged by nicu’s spoon as part of their 10th season’s focus on outcasts , beautiful thing is a subtle and detailed look at the complex evolution of romantic and familial love . but plot is a secondary pleasure in beautiful thing ; the play is interested primarily in the richly drawn characters , particularly jamie , sandra , and the charmingly self - destructive leah . when the play works best , we feel as if we’ve pulled up a chair to share a beer and watch them banter . under michelle kuchuk’s gently nuanced direction , the actors convincingly capture the rhythms of everyday desire , charmingly incarnating the little disappointments and thrills of growing up and moving on . the small size of the spoon is a good space for the play , forcing the characters and audience into an uneasy intimacy . nicu’s spoon’s beautiful thing is never less than engaging , and often lovely .
valerie peck is a yale graduate and has been working in regional theater in the new york and boston area for over 10 years . she currently is a consultant for the international rescue committee , a refugee relief organization . valerie also volunteers her time and sits on the planning committee for transmoda fashion show , an annual fundraising event to support refugees and immigrants . valerie is proud to be part of nicu’s spoon which is dedicated to not only bringing entertainment to its audience but enlightening audiences to important issues of the day .
stephanie barton - farcas is the artistic director of nicu’s spoon theater company , the first company in nyc history to be fully inclusive . she recently directed ' richard iii ' with a disabled cast except for the title role and her company nicu’s spoon is the subject of the documentary ‘two and twenty troubles’ which premiered in nyc september 2014 . other nyc directing includes ' red noses ' , ‘bad seed’ , ‘buried child’ , ‘the little prince’ , ‘george orwell’s 1984’ , and the oobr winning ‘suburbia’ . she is the creator of a new performance style called co - playing for both deaf and hearing audiences and will be guest director at the university of hawaii in 2016 . as an actress : off - broadway : ‘talk show’ ( actors playhouse ) , ‘nuclear family’ ( abingdon theatre ) and queen elizabeth i in ‘elizabeth rex’ for which she won the 2008 ny innovative theatre award for best actress , playing queen elizabeth i in both the off - off and off - broadway premieres . off - off broadway as vivian bearing in ‘wit’ , miss meacham in ‘separate tables’ among many roles . recent film work was sheriff mcnulty in ‘karkass karts’ and judit in ‘after midnight , before dawn . ’ she has been profiled in the ny times , variety and playbill and written for backstage , howlround and many other publications as well as lecturing at sag - aftra , aea and many industry associations about inclusion in the arts . she actively assists with casting for plays , films and some tv and actively encourages disabled , women and actors of color to be cast .
damon has been composing music since 1992 and working with nicu’s spoon since 2001 , his award - winning music has been in many productions including : to kill a mockingbird , george orwell’s 1984 , ordinary people , murder of crows , suburbia , the little prince and elizabeth rex . previously he has worked with the oregon , shakespeare festival and storefront theater in portland , oregon . damon dabbles in many of the liberal arts ; working professionally as a graphic designer , photographer , video producer and sound engineer . he lives in portland , oregon with his wife and daughter where he continues to write music for film , theater and pleasure— telecommuting to new york city when he can’t be there in person . you can download his music and learn more about his various works at urltoken .
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michael abourizk michael abourizk is an arab - american actor who began his training under the tutelage of tobi silver . he is distinctly humbled to be a member of nicu’s spoon . at the spoon , he appeared as ste in their production of beautiful thing , as well as in w ; t ( ensemble , u / s jason ) , bad seed ( mr . daigle , u / s performed colonel penmark ) , and rumplestiltskin . other credits include a bilingual production of the maids ( madame ) , the eight reindeer monologues ( cupid ) , butch mamas ( shay ) , voice - over work , and several one - act play festivals . he is a milo award - recipient for the park road playhouse’s the lion in winter ( john ) . he holds a ba in dramatic literature and french from new york university . he continues to perform a one - man show adaptation of the picture of dorian gray , written and helmed by darya gerasimenko , and now co - produced by nicu’s spoon .
nicu’s spoon is an extraordinary company in that they celebrate the diversity of acting talent in the city by casting multi - racial , multi - abled , multi - aged , and multi - gendered talent .  the cast of formican’s certainly is true to that mission . and then there are the aliens . rather than writing a basic family drama , congdon presents the audience with an anthropology lesson , as a group of aliens observe and attempt to understand the lives of this group of humans . they get most of it wrong , but of course , thatâ€™s the point . the results force us to view ourselves and our lives in a different light .  byrne harrison , stage buzz
phillip recently was the producer’s assistant for born bad at soho rep , and asm for gatsby , the the songs in concert with nymtf . ad / sm for beautiful thing and w ; t at spoon . he was also ad for love me ( planet connections ) , as you like it at frog & peach , and ad / sm / costume designer for erosion : life on life’s terms at spoon . he has also regionally directed , costume and makeup designed for theatre - by - the - grove ( pa ) , and many children shows with limelight productions ( az ) . he was psm for a perfect ganesh with synaptic productions ( ny ) , sm for holding out at manhattan rep , and production mgr / founding member of sketch troupe company ( pa ) . ba from indiana university of pa . he is co - founder of the new company partly cloudy people .
the author of “ordinary people” is the first to acknowledge that the characters in her novel are not ordinary to begin with – they are wealthy , they live in the suburbs , as readers regularly make a point of telling her . but , to guest , the ordinary in the title refers to the characters’ emotions and to their problems and relationships : “people have the same kinds of feelings no matter where they live or who they are , ” she said . she had no involvement in the nicu’s spoon production , but said she appreciates how the company is “shaking up” the whole picture of “ordinary people” with a multiracial cast and thereby commenting on the story’s universality . ”
“consistently fascinating , exist brilliantly portrays the pettiness and political correctness of academia , while leaving audiences with much to ponder on a philosophical level . it is also a timely , but not at all didactic reminder that tibet does indeed still exist , though many in power would probably prefer we forgot it . a smart play , tightly produced by nicu’s spoon…” —joe bendel , ‘jb spins’
“the recent high winds that rocked new york city added an eerie but not inappropriately constant background to the nicu’s spoon production of murder of crows . the performances were all terrific especially the eponymous crows , observing everything while wearing beautifully crafted but appropriately creepy sharp - beaked masks , and whose jazzily impromptu dance lifted the show to the sublime heights of absurdist heaven . ” – doug devita , oobr
“contributing columnist , maggie cino , reflects on the recent double casting of nicu’s spoon’s production of stumps . theatre for the deaf and theatre for the hearing rarely have much to say to each other . however , when deaf actors put on a production in sign language , voice actors are often employed to make it accessible to the hearing ; occasionally , voiced productions will be closed - captioned or have a sign language interpreter . but in both cases , interpreting the play is a practical rather than an artistic consideration . director stephanie barton - farcas , the artistic director of nicu’s spoon , recently challenged that convention . in her production of stumps by mark medoff , she demanded that both spoken - and signed - language performers not merely interpret , but join forces to illuminate the play’s emotional core . to accomplish this she cast two actors in every role : one speaking , one signing . each actor was directed to fully play the role— the speaking actor played the character’s public persona while the signing actor played the internal reality .
“a provocative play melding east & west , it speaks to the current situation in tibet as well as a need for a greater humor , awareness and personal responsibility in a world of ever - changing values . ” — theater development fund
favorite theater credits include the boys next door ( w / identity theater ) , agnes in ludlow fair , trailerville ( nyc premiere ) . film : extra dark ( upcoming ) , fixers , snow , and the title role of crystal in on crystal . a member of both sag - aftra and aea , stephanie holds a b . a . in english from saint anselm college , and has trained at circle in the square theatre school and the peoples improv theatre .
wynne anders actress / general company support wynne most recently appeared for nicu’s spoon as monica breedlove in ‘bad seed’ and kimberly in ‘kimberly akimbo’ . other roles with the spoon include queen margaret in ‘richard iii’ , e . m . ashford in ‘w : t’ and mrs . cider in ‘kosher harry’ . also a member of emerging artists theatre company wynne appeared as dolores hitchins in their off broadway production of ‘claymont’ as well as many of their one act festivals of new works . wynne has appeared in a variety of roles with several off off broadway companies in both full length and readings of new works and classical works . regional work has seen her as m’lynn in ‘steel magnolias’ , mrs . boyle in ‘the mousetrap’ , reba in the last night of ballyhoo’ and the 3 women in red herring . she has appeared on one life to live , all my children , guiding light , another world , and loving as well as commercials and voice overs . she attended the theatre departments of the university of wisconsin - milwaukee and denver university and holds a bachelors degree from nyu . she is a proud member of aea , sag and aftra urltoken
thank you to nicu’s spoon for presenting this wonderful story . the kids loved it and it was easy to follow with 6 very defined characters . the kids could not stop talking about the bear ( who was wearing a t - shirt with ‘bear’ spelled wrong ! ) . one of my two trips to this show also involved a bit of a meet and greet and talk with the playwright , a very smart lady in a wheelchair named katie ( labahn ) . we loved her humor and insights and back at school we had a wonderful talk about disabilities and how people with them can do anything and so we shouldn’t be mean to them and in fact we should be friends with them . it really brought tears to my eyes that this was the best lesson they could have learned while they were watching a great play ! we love spoon theater .
alvaro sena made his first main stage appearence with nicu’s spoon in the little prince . he is a brazilian actor and moved to ny thinking of the expansion of his career . he now is in ma but maintains string ties to the company . his professional training started in brazil when he was a student at the university of arts of parana where his coursework included history of theater , acting , literature , makeup , costume and scenic design classes . his acting credits include garcia lorca , shakespeare , eugene ionesco and others like brazilian authors maria clara machado and nelson rodrigues . he has worked as an intern for cultural foundation of curitiba , a program where he had to travel to poor areas bringing the magic of art and teaching literature and acting to kids who did not have access to the arts . he also has worked as a production assistant and booked commercials as well . in ny he has attended acting classes at michael howard’s , sft and theatre dance at the broadway dance center . he is currently in boston , massachusetts .
the bad seed , by maxwell anderson , directed by s . barton - farcas
kimberly is excited to be joining the amazing andtalented group of theatre - makers at identity theater company . kimberly hails from the midwest , and left her home in ohio to pursue an m . a . in educational theatre at new york university . she has worked as a research fellow in accessibility at lincoln center for the performing arts , and is now a full - timedrama teacher at p . s . 195 in the bronx . kimberly would like to thank her theatre teachers and professors , who introduced her to the magic of theatre and helped her develop her ability in this beautiful and provocative art form .
the nicu’s spoon production takes a direct run at those complex questions and flings itself stubbornly on them with few frills and no standing around . everything is stripped down to expose the characters and their hearts like naked beasts , struggling in the wilderness . on an almost uncomfortably barren set , under unwavering light , the characters stand out either in bright white ( there are many eerie recurrences of the color white throughout the piece ) or in silhouette when seen through the massive plate - glass window that dominates the stage . the swan , like the questions of romance it explores , is a tough show to come to grips with . if you’re ready to sort through the depths of your emotions , though , this won’t disappoint . the swan may be an unconventional lover , but it’s a revealing exploration from a company that’s clearly not afraid to ride out some rough spots in the pursuit of awkward and beautiful truths .
the swan , by elizabeth egloff , is quite a remarkable work . it’s half allegory , half dream sequence . it’s dangerous theatre because it requires that the dramaturg be competent enough to see past the words on the page , which on first read might seem like gibberish . and , once mounted , it assumes that its audience members are all capable of independent thought and imagination . in short , it’s my understanding of what theatre is supposed to be all about . nicu’s spoon productions has done a fine job with this challenging play . extra kudos for having the courage to mount it in the first place . i hope they can restage it again soon and pull in the audience and sponsorship that they deserve .
nytheater profile / interview with artistic director , s . barton - farcas in april 2002
spring 2003 george orwell’s 1984 adapted by robert owens , wilton e . hall , jr . , and william a . miles jr . directed by s . barton - farcas
“ director s . barton - farcas kept the lively cast from spinning out of control in the small space . the tiny stage aptly recreated the metaphor of the suburbs ( small , dreary ) and added to the play’s inherent claustrophobia . the set ( howard goldberg ) was an almost perfect recreation of the back of a convenience store — complete with broken fencing , milk crates , and a pay phone . bogosian is one of the best writers around , and suburbia is haunting in its accuracy . nicu’s spoon , known for its small but excellent productions of current playwrights ( most recently mac wellman’s a murder of crows ) , scored a hit again with suburbia . it was sure to resonate with anyone who ever wanted to get out . ”
in beautiful thing , currently being produced by nicu’s spoon theatre company , director michelle kuchuk accomplishes a charming revival of this british classic written by jonathan harvey and originally staged in 1993 , with a later release as a screen adaptation by channel 4 films in 1996 . instantly transplanted into the mid - eighties slums of south london , we meet jamie ( trip langley ) , an awkward teen who hates playing ball , sandra – jamie’s single mom ( julie campbell ) , her boyfriend tony ( tim romero and leah ( rebecca lee lerman ) , their eccentric sassy teen neighbor who has been expelled from school , does drugs and is obsessed with mama cass . she fancies herself an up - and - coming music star and has a bit of a crush on ste ( michael abourizk ) , who lives next door to jamie and , unlike him , loves sports and is tall and handsome .
pamela o . mitchell has interpreted off - broadway plays such as freeda peoples at the billie holiday theater , inc . , the world in her hands : the helen keller story and the nutcracker with the interborough repertory theater , haiti children of god by lorey hayes , many years with the new york revels at the peter norton symphony space , to name a few . mitchell is an avid member and participant of nicu’s spoon theater and has interpreted plays such as the little prince , co - acted in stumps , was the voice of the deaf woman in the reading of raymond luczak’s , love in my veins and was honored to take on her first acting role of mattie cheeks in no niggers , no jews , no dogs written by john henry redwood . mitchell interprets music of various genres : spiritual , folk , rap , gospel , jazz and enjoys storytelling for the young and ‘young at heart’ . one of the many challenging roles as a freelance interpreter , mitchell played an important role in the relief efforts of interpreting information during hurricane sandy 2012 for mayor michael bloomberg . she also had the honor of interpreting for mayor bill de blasio’s inauguration on january 1 , 2014 and press conferences during the snow storm hercules 2014 . mitchell states , “i love what i do and i am signing for life” . mitchell is nationally certified , holds a professional certificate in asl / english interpretation projects ( itp ) from fiorella h . laguardia community college , has a bachelor’s degree in corporate communication with a minor in pre - med psychology from bernard m . baruch college and is undecided for her masters .
what i liked was nicu’s spoon theatre’s , ( and linnehan’s ) wonderfully straightforward version of inclusion . actress and playwright katie labahn performs in a wheelchair—it’s not a plot point , nor is the character described that way ; there is simply no reason why lady malcolm ( or any other character in the play really ) shouldn’t be in a wheelchair . when she entered , my daughter turned to me and asked if the actress really needed a wheelchair , i nodded , she nodded and turned back to watch the show . that moment was a far more valuable lesson than when the performers turned to the kids in the audience and told them that lying is bad and gets you into trouble . with a $ 10 entry fee , rumplestiltskin offers another kind of inclusion as well .
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love , commitment , marriage—the troika of conventional steps to romance . you find someone , it takes a while , but eventually you settle down , end of story . but when it’s not that simple , when the “conventions” of romance break down , what other formulas can we find inside ourselves ? what kinds of feelings defy categorization , resist commitment , and tap into a darkness that is anything but conventional ? elizabeth egloff’s play the swan , now being performed by nicu’s spoon theater , takes a stab at those and a few more questions , and then throws another monkey wrench into the works—one of the lovers is a bird . or he’s a man . or both . or neither . the swan is a gritty , poetic exploration of love that strips away “convention” and goes after the animal instincts that lurk in the shadows of romance . no , not lust ( though there are some moments of intense sexual tension in the play ) but the unflinching connection between two individuals , and the uncomfortable question of where that connection stems from . these are some big questions , and the play gets a little heady at times , as the characters wrestle with their emotions through egloff’s stylized dialogue .
“the combination of animal on the loose with neurotic characters can’t be said without drawing comparison to the classic movie bringing up baby , where a tiger’s escape in connecticut and an oddball crew of people come together to capture the wild animal and end up finding love . tigers be still captures this willy energy and neurosis that makes for an enjoyable evening of comedy . ” ny theater review - aurin squire
“cherish is a truly moving show which deftly deals with some of the most taboo social issues of today’s society . it’s a must see for all adult audiences . the audience learns that’s it’s in a child’s best interest to have two loving and caring parents regardless of how the child is brought into the world . with the perfectly whimsical staging , and the seriousness of the issues , the characters skillfully leave one uncertain at times whether to laugh or cry . ” nilson netto , brazil press
guy has a specialized ba degree in shakespearean theatre and has studied with ruby dee , eve adamson of the jean cocteau repertory company , the actor’s studio , and the american academy of dance and drama . guy has also been a dramatic instructor to both adult and children for over 15 years at various organizations . as the director of development for children and the classics , guy brought programs and support to children and organizations with little exposure to the arts throughout the 5 boroughs . he also developed the classic theatre collaborative , which introduced classical theatre to children & youth . guy currently advises several arts organizations on technical and scenic elements of production , curriculum development and instruction , administrative and artistic vision , budgeting , and arts fundraising and is the managing director of hip to hip theatre company .
“so , that ' s what we ' re going to do . we’re going to play . ”
2011 fall - how the day runs down by john langan , directed by s . barton - farcas
playwright timothy findley took on an intriguing and challenging task with this play . the time is 1601 . it’s the night before the scheduled execution of robert devereux , 2nd earl of essex , a former favorite of the queen’s , to whom she had been famously , romantically linked . to prevent rioting by essex’s supporters , a curfew is imposed , which ( in findley’s conceit ) traps shakespeare ( scott nogi ) and some of his company in the royal barn for the night . all hell gets pent up , only to break loose gradually as ned lowenscroft ( michael digioia ) , a player who specializes in female roles and is dying of “the pox , ” refuses to pander to the queen . instead he engages her in a dangerous emotional game . lowenscroft is sure there’s a woman somewhere inside the icon , despite her having remained pure and unmarried for the sake of england . the queen takes up the flamboyant actor’s gauntlet , challenging him to show “the man” inside his effeminate manner . the process by which these two marvelous characters wear down each others’ enamel is the play’s dramatic center .
of the five signing actors in the production , two were deaf and asl was their primary language ; one was a hearing child of deaf adults ( coda ) ; one was a sign - language interpreter making her acting debut ; and one was a hearing actor who signs . but the double casting served an even greater purpose , because pushing artistic boundaries and challenging artists is not nicu’s spoon’s only mission . this company has been working for over four years to produce socially relevant works and to give voice to people who are often unheard . they make connections not just between performers and audience , but between people . barton - farcas tells the story of how one day the actresses sharing the role of emily planned to meet outside rehearsal to go over the part . concerned because the speaking actress only knew a handful of signs , barton - farcas asked if they needed a facilitator . “no , ” the speaking emily said . “we’ll figure it out . we understand each other fine . ” “i was so happy to hear that , ” said barton - farcas with a smile . “i just thought , that’s what doing this work is all about . ”


the superloop is a bus rapid transit system in san diego , california , united states , in the university city area .

it connects the university of california , san diego to westfield utc .

the first phase of station construction began in late 2007 .

super loop began operations in an interim phase in mid-2009 .

at the launch of super loop service vehicles ran approximately every 10 minutes during the peak periods , and every 15 minutes during non-peak periods .

adjustments were made after periodic review to better serve demand .

in june 2012 , the superloop was extended to serve the area east of utc .

the system features a number of amenities associated with bus rapid transit , such as signal prioritization , electronic signs in shelters indicating time until the arrival of the next bus , and recognizable branding .

however , it features only a small quantity of dedicated lanes .

traffic pattern studies show that 60 % of vehicles traveling in university city make internal trips .

the super loop is expected to reduce the number of vehicles on the road by absorbing the traffic created by internal travelers .

the 8-mile loop features 15 stops served by as many as 12 dedicated new flyer hybrid buses .

service of super loop is provided by san diego transit .

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superloop is the newest dark fibre entrant in singapore market obtaining its fbo license in august 2013 . superloop is building a 165km diverse loop around singapore connecting key data centres and cable landing stations .
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the superloop will replace part of the discontinued route 86 that connected the shopping center with the hospital and medical center which , according to sam corbett , assistant director of ucsd parking & transportation services , wasn’t in heavy use . “the superloop will be much more utilized than that route , ” he said .
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superloop chief executive bevan slattery wants to seriously challenge the national broadband network ' s pitch to enterprise customers , which he says require more bandwidth than households .
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[ image ] san - diego - superloop - full . jpg [ / image ] on june 15 , the metropolitan transit system and the san diego association of governments launched the first phase of the new “superloop” route in the university city area of san diego . the launch consists of a 9 - stop two - way loop , with two stops on the university of california , san diego campus .
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we have a positive view on superloop given its assets in singapore , hong kong and australia . our conclusion is that it ' s very positive overall and we believe the combined entity will be stronger ,
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on a cross synergy basis there should be some savings where bigair can leverage some of superloop ' s assets , but the biggest upside will be the revenue synergies through the enhanced sales proposition for a stronger asset base .
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ucsd already runs its own 50 - vehicle shuttle service with nine routes . “two of our most heavily utilized routes go into the same area that the superloop will be traveling , ” said corbett . he said the route will give students more transportation alternatives .
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superloop will now be the only carrier with its own fibre to enterprises building business . . . and it will also have a supercharged new last mile alternative in city and regional areas . . . and we ' re going to rebrand bigair ' s managed services business .
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but superloop investors were not as pleased , pushing its share price down 7 . 9 per cent to $ 3 . 05 on the back of the premium price the company has committed to pay for bigair . the stock is still up 205 per cent on its issue price of $ 1 after 15 months as a listed company .
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the high - capacity , 2 . 8 - kilometre tko express cable system will help “enhance the competitiveness” of the city by meeting demand for a low - latency and fully diverse route between hong kong island and the industrial estate , where the market’s largest concentration of advanced data centres are located , said superloop hong kong country manager susana halliday at a press conference on friday .
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the sydney network is the biggest network superloop has in australia . it has 3 distinct campuses : north ryde , alexandria , cbd . each campus has diverse connectivity to provide protected paths without leaving the campus . the campuses are linked by a core network ring allowing for diverse services between campuses . on top of the buildings within each campus , the core network ring also includes a number of key exchanges with the potential to easily reach some alternative strategic buildings as well .
mr slattery , who has listed four companies and been heavily involved in a fifth , said the acquisition would help superloop accelerate the construction of its network and give it the ability to offer businesses wireless connections to the high - speed fibre network through bigair ' s wireless local area network ( lan ) technology . this acts like a router and uses electromagnetic radio waves to transmit and receive data over the air for an area of 1 - 4 kilometres , without the need for a physical connection to the network .
north university city houses a large number of students and includes a shopping mall , hospital and high - rise buildings . the majority of vehicles traveling in the area make internal trips , and the new route hopes to reduce the number of vehicles on the road . “the stops are designed to best serve that neighborhood and get them out of their cars and circulating to the places they need to go , ” said rob schupp , director of marketing and communications for mts . expected to be completed in fall 2010 , superloop will expand to 15 stops in an 8 - mile loop .
project cost is estimated at $ 16 . 2 million , which includes the purchase of 12 hybrid buses manufactured by new flyer featuring ise corp . hybrid technology . annual operating cost is expected to be $ 3 . 3 million , and all funding will come from a local half - cent sales tax approved by voters . mts also expects to include sheltered stops , signs with real - time expected arrival time , green - light extension devices and bus - only lanes for faster service .
the low - emission buses are part of the washington metropolitan area transit authority ' s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions .
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the contract allows for all transportation authorities , statewide , to purchase vicinity buses with federal funding .
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additionally , the metropolitan council of minneapolis has exercised options for six heavy - duty , 60 - foot xcelsior® clean diesel transit buses ( or 12 equivalent units ) .
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the hong kong network is our largest installation to date . comprising a new deployment of high - core count cables , we deliver a network that is scalable , resilient , secure and offers unrivalled performance .
as in australia and singapore , the network comprises of campuses to allow for short - paths diversity between local clusters of facilities and buildings , all connected together with a diverse ring backbone .
the singapore network now extends to over 140km and continues to expand . we are connected to a large number of key enterprise buildings and are providing connectivity solutions to key strategic commercial properties . the network provides full diversity through all of the major data centres and cable landing stations .
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“it provides an infrastructure . . . that could possibly attract more customers to that area , ” she said .
the new cable system has gone live ahead of a competing infrastructure , the 3km ultra express link , that hong kong telecommunications giant hkt expects to start building in the second half of this year .
tseung kwan o has 13 operational data centres , including facilities run by telstra’s pacnet , ntt communications , towngas telecom , china mobile , china unicom , hkcolo group and japan’s kddi corp , and hong kong exchanges and clearing .
it is also the site of the city’s largest data centre that is currently being built by sunevision , the technology arm of property developer sun hung kai properties .
data centres are secure , temperature - controlled facilities that house large - capacity servers and data storage systems , and equipped with multiple power sources and high - bandwidth internet connections .
these facilities are largely used by companies to remotely store large amounts of data , manage business applications and host cloud computing operations . cloud services enable companies to buy , lease or sell software and other digital resources online , just like electricity from a power grid .
it provides an infrastructure . . . that could possibly attract more customers to that area
halliday said tko express is about 20km shorter than alternate network routes that pass through wan po road , the main transport artery to and from the tseung kwan o industrial estate that is clogged with various public and private infrastructure works .
“many of our customers , particularly those in the finance sector , would not accept a network with a single area of failure , so we developed an alternative solution with the tko express cable system , ” halliday said .
she pointed out that the cable system delivers the kind of reliable , fast and secure connectivity that meets the requirements of the market .
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the nbn is good because it will have good coverage when it ' s finished and a good baseline speed , but enterprise clients use a fair bit of bandwidth , so that ' s where alternatives become more attractive ,
he said .
the serial entrepreneur was speaking after the dark fibre telecommunications company said it would buy wireless and it services provider bigair group for up to $ 205 million , in a deal first revealed by street talk on tuesday afternoon .
we can supercharge bigair ' s network and propel it to be a strong product in the market ,
he said .
the total cash consideration in the deal is up to $ 95 million , which will be funded by an oversubscribed $ 65 million share placement and a $ 75 million debt facility .
bigair shareholders have welcomed the acquisition bid , pushing bigair ' s share price up 23 . 8 per cent to $ 1 . 04 on wednesday .
the deal is still subject to approval , but it is expected to be finalised on december 23 .
mr slattery said the company would achieve $ 4 million - plus in cost savings each year through the acquisition , saving on things such as data centre space .
we might end up with three , four or five racks in the same data centres , which we won ' t need ,
he said .
the integration of the data centre consolidation process will take place for six to nine months .
we ' ve looked at the business case for expansion into five or six countries , but we ' ll make a decision on that early next year ,
he said .
we might make some regulatory applications [ before then ] to put a toe in the water .
credit suisse upgraded its target price for bigair on the back of the deal announcement from 90¢ to $ 1 . 21 and research analyst jack briggs said the deal would likely be approved .
as we believe the deal will go ahead and see low probability of a superior bid , we set our tp to the price implied by the higher of the consideration options ,
he wrote .
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rapid service is a high - frequency , limited - stop bus service that gets you where you need to go quickly and easily . routes include service to major attractions and destinations all over san diego . multiple routes end in downtown for trips to petco park or seaport village . rapid connects sdsu and city college , with stops outside of balboa park . routes also go to ucsd and the i - 15 routes offer easy access to popular biking and shopping .
* all passes must be loaded onto a compass card . if you ' re purchasing a pass for the first time and do not already have a compass card , you must purchase a compass card ( $ 2 ) , which will be added to the price of your pass . on a rapid vehicle or mts bus , a day pass is $ 7 without a compass card .
* * all discount fares and passes require rider to show proper i . d .
day passes available in 1 - , 2 - , 3 - , 4 - , and 14 - day periods .
adult monthly / 30 - day passes a variety of passes are available for mts and nctd services .
* * senior / disabled / medicare monthly / 30 - day passes i . d . required for seniors 60 + , disabled individuals , and medicare recipients .
* * youth monthly / 30 - day passes i . d . required for ages six through 18 .
* compass cards for discounted passes must be purchased at albertsons or the transit store where proof of age or qualifying disability must be shown . once you have a senior / disabled / medicare or youth compass card , monthly passes can be loaded at ticket vending machines or other locations .
several mass transit routes serve uc san diego . different programs provide transit access for faculty , staff , students and affiliates .
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get up to speed on transit and use your free time to catch up on email , movies , or a good book .
: free shuttle buses connect the sorrento valley coaster station to major employment areas in the greater golden triangle during the weekdays .
offers a fast and reliable ride between the rancho bernardo transit station and uc san diego .
include the sabre springs transit station and locations along mira mesa blvd and genesee ave .
several local buses serve the greater golden triangle employment centers and major institutions , like uc san diego , the va medical center and the utc transit center .
metropolitan transit system ( mts ) : mts provides services in the central , south , and east san diego county regions . mts operates three trolley lines and an extensive local bus and rapid transit system . visit mts for information on routes , schedules , fares , and passes .
north county transit district ( nctd ) : nctd provides service in north san diego county . nctd runs two rail lines - coaster and sprinter - and the breeze and flex bus systems . visit nctd for information on routes , schedules , fares , and passes .
: your ticket for transit in the san diego region . you can buy or reload your compass card various ways :
six trains stop at all eight coaster stations daily . all valid coaster fare media will be accepted on board these select pacific surfliners .
the three northbound trains leave san diego’s santa fe depot at 8 : 24 a . m . , 10 : 42 a . m . , and 9 : 00 p . m .
the three southbound trains leave oceanside transit center at 7 : 03 p . m . , 9 : 19 p . m . , and 11 : 53 p . m .
the east - west light rail system connects oceanside , vista , san marcos , and escondido , serving 15 stations along the highway 78 corridor .
light rail is a convenient way to travel to key san diego destinations and neighborhoods . the trolley consists of three lines : blue , orange , and green . these lines serve
including historic old town , mission valley , fashion valley , the san ysidro border crossing , petco park , and qualcomm stadium , among other popular san diego destinations .
mts go ! : you can now use your cell phone to find out what time your trolley will arrive . and for many routes , it ' s real - time . text gomts ( 46687 ) with your stop number . you can also download the go ! mts app to get real - time updates .
mts mticket mobile ticketing : buy your trolley day pass instantly on your phone—anywhere , anytime . mticket is available for select events .
buses are a convenient and affordable way to get around san diego . mts bus routes serve schools and colleges , hospitals , employment centers , major shopping centers , and tourist destinations in central and south san diego county .
mts go ! : you can now use your cell phone to find out what time your bus will arrive . and for many routes , it ' s real - time . text gomts ( 46687 ) with your stop number , or download the go ! app and find out more .
is a new transit service offering a faster , more frequent and more reliable ride .
: you can now use your cell phone to find out what time your bus will arrive . and for many routes , it ' s real - time . text gomts ( 46687 ) with your stop number . you can also
nctd flex : flex service offers rides by reservation within flex zones in north county . simply call the toll - free reservation line , ( 855 ) 844 - 1454 , at least 30 minutes in advance and get picked up at any location within the flex zone and dropped off at your desired location or nearest transit connection point .
) : access vehicles provide origin - to - destination service for people with disabilities that prevent the use of standard mts transit services and have been certified for eligibility as required by the americans with disabilities act ( ada ) . service is available within ¾ miles of fixed bus routes or trolley lines .
lift vehicles provide origin - to - destination service for people with disabilities that prevent the use of standard nctd transit services and who have been certified for eligibility as required by the americans with disabilities act ( ada ) . service is available within ¾ miles of fixed bus routes or train stations .
uc san diego provides shuttles for free to faculty , staff and students , serving campus , medical centers and key points off - campus . just show your campus id to the driver to ride the shuttles for free .
guaranteed ride home : make choosing transit even easier . registered icommute participants can get a free ride home in a taxi or rental car up to three times per year in case of a personal or family emergency or illness and unscheduled overtime . sign up today .
park & ride : there are park & ride lots conveniently located throughout the san diego region and southern riverside county . parking is free for commuters accessing transit or meeting their carpool or vanpool .
it’s easy to take your bike on the bus , trolley or train . you can either leave your bike in a secure location at a transit station or park & ride lot , or take it with you on your transit trip . there are currently more than 60 transit locations that feature bike lockers , with more being added each year . learn more :
read & ride ebook club : take transit and capture some free time for a good book . mts has teamed up with the san diego public library to make your transit ride even more enjoyable . the read & ride ebook club allows you to download books for free on your ereader or smartphone ! join other transit riders in reading our featured books of the quarter and participate in book discussion groups and other read & ride events .
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, california – ridership on the omnitrans sbx bus rapid transit line in san bernardino and loma linda jumped 22 % in 2016 while daily ridership on freeway express route 290 nearly doubled .
cleveland , ohio – the number of jobs nearly doubled along euclid avenue following completion of the bus rapid transit healthline in 2008 , according a new study released by the center for population dynamics at cleveland state university .
colorado – the regional transportation district’s ( rtd ) flatiron flyer bus rapid transit ( brt ) services’ first three months of operation showed passenger trips well above what existed on the u . s . 36 corridor bus routes prior to the start of the brt service .
hartford , connecticut – many were opposed to the $ 567 million ctfastrak project , which gov . dan malloy says ended up costing less and attracting many more riders than anticipated . the system is already hitting numbers initially projected to be 14 years down the road .
kansas city , missouri – born at 5 : 02 a . m . on july 24 , 2005 , the max bus rapid transit service came to life on kansas city’s main street corridor between downtown and the country club plaza . ten years later , max – short for metro area express – is still going strong . there have been more than 13 million boardings on main street max since it started operating in 2005 . ridership on main street max last year was 43 percent higher than it was in max’s first full year of operation in 2006 .
grand rapids , michigan – figures show rapid drivers gave nearly 56 , 000 rides per month on the [ silver line ] route , which cuts through downtown grand rapids and the city ' s medical mile before heading to the suburbs of wyoming and kentwood .
fort collins , colorado – this bus is unlike any the city ever has run . tickets are purchased at special kiosks ; cyclists hang their bikes on the side , and the vehicle itself runs up and down a dedicated guideway . transfort officials say it has opened public transportation to previously untapped demographics , such as the elderly .
the silver line in grand rapids is like a light rail system on wheels , transporting commuters north and south on division avenue from 60th street to michigan street , looping through the busiest part of downtown grand rapids while stopping at 34 designated stations . the silver line offers seamless connections to many existing rapid routes .
ctfastrak is connecticut’s first brt system . it is a system of bus routes that utilize a bus - only roadway for all or a portion of your trip . ctfastrak routes are integrated with the cttransit system , making it easy to connect , transfer and pay fares .
the healthline brt system serves the euclid corridor , connecting the two largest regional employment areas : downtown and university circle . the healthline is sponsored by the cleveland clinic and university hospitals , two world - class medical centers and major employers on euclid avenue . the healthline was named the “best bus rapid transit in north america” by the institute for transportation and development policy , and was recognized for having the best return on investment for a transit project , regardless of mode , in the country . the healthline delivered more than $ 6 . 3 billion in economic development along the euclid corridor – $ 114 gained for every dollar spent on creating and launching the new service .
the kansas city area transportation authority implemented its first brt line , called the metro area express , or max , in july 2005 . max was an instant success , with ridership in this corridor increasing more than 50 percent . max is a 6 - mile linear route linking the vibrant river market , downtown , union station , crown center and plaza . dedicated lanes help give max vehicles a rapid , smooth ride , and priority traffic signalization holds a green light longer to keep max on schedule . limited stops mean that max can keep moving to key destinations . a unique identity was created for max , including unique vehicles and easily identifiable “stations , ” not “stops . ”
loop link is a modern transportation upgrade on washington , madison , clinton and canal that moves people efficiently through the loop while improving connections between chicago’s neighborhoods and the jobs and attractions of the central business district .
max brt serves major activity and employment centers throughout fort collins , colorado , including midtown , colorado state university and downtown . max links with other bus routes , park - and - rides , the city ' s bicycle - pedestrian trail system , and other local and regional transit routes to provide seamless service for passengers . max follows a dedicated transit - only guideway ( its own road ) and mixed - traffic streets , and it is served by 12 stations and stops .
troost max travels from downtown kansas city to the crossroads district , hospital hill and south along troost to bannister . troost max offers local service south of 75th street . for the first time , the kansas city area transportation authority has commissioned original public art at prominent locations along troost max . artists drew upon community input and local history to create interesting and compelling works . max stations are well - lit and feature a distinctive , easily identifiable information marker , and a specially designed passenger shelter . riders have instant and constantly updated access to exact arrival times through gps technology and real - time signs at max stations .
velocirfta brt is the first rural bus rapid transit system in the nation , located in the roaring fork valley of colorado . this service gives its community urban convenience in a rural area . riders can travel to / from aspen and glenwood springs in about one hour – that’s the same as a car . several technologies enhance riders’ experience including free wi - fi at the velocirfta stations and on buses . “next bus” signs at stations tell riders when the next bus will be arriving , and when riders use the ticket vending machines at velocirafta stations , they receive a discount over purchasing tickets with cash .
san bernardino , california – ridership on the omnitrans sbx bus rapid transit line in san bernardino and loma linda jumped 22 % in 2016 while daily ridership on freeway express route 290 nearly doubled .
denver , colorado – the regional transportation district’s ( rtd ) flatiron flyer bus rapid transit ( brt ) services’ first three months of operation showed passenger trips well above what existed on the u . s . 36 corridor bus routes prior to the start of the brt service .
within the next 15 years , queenslanders could find their humble go card transformed into a loyalty card , a way of paying for bikes and taxis , or even phased out altogether in favour of a mobile phone or a simple fingerprint scan before boarding a train .
the queensland government’s contract with current go card operator cubic transportation systems is coming to an end , and the state’s transport department is scouring the market for new capabilities that have become available since go card went live in 2007 .
the electronic ticketing system is currently used for over 90 percent of all public transport trips in the south eastern corner of the state where it is deployed .
as part of its next generation ticketing project , translink – the unit within transport and main roads which runs the go card – is weighing up its options for replacing the existing automated fare collection ( afc ) service .
in tender documents released today it explained that the current system is starting to show its age and is struggle with “above forecasted network growth” . translink wants to seize the opportunity to look for a replacement that is easier to use and cheaper to run .
translink is more or less certain that it will replace the afc system underpinning the go card within south east queensland as a minimum .
it is also calling for industry feedback on some far more ambitious upgrades to the existing smart card system .
“the future system [ could ] be used to support a range of travel and non - travel related activities including , for example , bicycle hire , taxi payment , loyalty services and other membership based uses . ”
and the go card itself , which essentially just acts as a validation token allowing secure access to a commuter ' s account , could be made redundant and replaced by just about any secure form of identification a traveller wants to use , such as an nfc - enabled phone , contactless emv credit cards , print - at - home barcodes and even biometric options like fingerprint scans or voice recognition .
“taking these options into account , it is expected that the new environment will both simplify and reduce the dedicated card population and , in turn , reduce the cost of card issuance and management . ”
translink is also looking to expand the smartcard network across the rest of the state , where many regional public transport services are operated by third parties that currently have the liberty to set their own fares .
it has asked potential suppliers to detail what they can offer to accelerate updates to user accounts , re - design turnstiles to get more passengers through , re - use parts of the afc system to generate real - time service information and any potential travel apps on hand .
cubic , which was also contracted to build sydney’s opal card system and the london oyster card , is currently responsible for the design , build and maintenance of the go card system under the existing deal .
however in line with the state’s ‘ict - as - a - service’ mantra , translink is also considering new models of partnership such as public - private partnerships and arrangements that could see ownership of the equipment remain with the supplier , who would in turn be paid on a service - delivery basis .
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