If Snow White worked as a scullery maid in Manhattan, would pigeons and rats respond to her whistles?

The ever-reflective artist, Catherine Baÿ, continues an art project started in Paris and brings it accross the pond as part of the French Institute Alliance Française Fall Festival, “Crossing the Line.”

Dancers costumed as Disney’s ivory-skinned Snow White will be performing in a series of site-specific performances in public spaces around New York City.  Appearing in department store windows to construction sites, Ms. Baÿ’s flesh-and-blood Snow White will work to subvert traditional expectations associated with her cartoon persona, catalyzing a renewed relationship to a character imprisoned by her own image.

This event, free and open to the public, will take place at various locations and times as listed below. Additional performances and video venues will be added as they are confirmed, so please check the FIAF website.

Performances free and open to the public

Luxe Gallery
53 Stanton Street
Sunday, September 21st, 4:00–6:00pm

Dumbo Under the Bridge Festival
111 Front Street, Room 204
Friday, September 26th, 7:00–9:00pm

Video Viewings - Video runs in a loop at the site

Dance Theater Workshop (lobby)
219 West 19th Street
Wednesday–Sunday, September 17th–21st

Chashama (window)
Ad Nauseam Lyceum @ Chashama UWS
950 Columbus Avenue
Wednesday–Sunday, September 17th–28th

PowerHouse books (inside store)
37 Main Street
Saturday & Sunday, September 26th & 27th

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