BAM Fisher
A look into the Past and Present of this local Brooklyn Theater
- A map of the area that BAM Fisher resides in.
- It is a hotspot for people to go to.
- There are also many bars around the area, along with easy access to get to the theater.
Fishman Space, a 250-seat theater. Hillman Studio, a rehearsal and performance space. Leavitt Workshop, a classroom. Scripps Stage, in the Fishman Space. Stutz Gardens, on the BAM Fisher Rooftop Terrace. Sharp Lobby, an exhibition space.
- The seating/performance area inside BAM Fisher
- BAM Fisher is built as a proscenium theater, although it can be changed.
I used Google Maps to gather information and, even more helpfully, to chart the precise state of the Atlantic Terminal and the other structures.
Old Brooklyn map
In 1859, the original BAM was constructed on Montague Street, which at the time served as Brooklyn's business and cultural hub.
In 1903, its building burned down in one of the most dramatic flames to ever hit the area.
The present location of the BAM Museum of Art, at 30 Lafayette Avenue, which is the façade of the BAM Fisher Theater, had its cornerstone put in 1906.
- The inside of original BAM Theater, which opened in 1861
- Within this theater, there was 2200 seats.
In 2012, BAM built the seven-story, 40,000-square-foot BAM Richard B as part of its campus expansion. A member of BAM's Board of Trustees, Richard B. Fisher was a lifelong friend and chairman of the BAM Endowment Trust. The Fisher Building bears his name. Fisher (1936–2004).Intimate and adaptable, BAM Fisher is a new performance space that brings a third stage to BAM's renowned Next Wave Festival.
A photo comparison of old BAM v new BAM
Drawing of outside the theater by Jian
- On the right we see the outside of the Brooklyn Salvation army citadel, this was during 1900s.
- On the left we the outside of BAM Fisher, which was built within the last past 15 years.
- BAM Fisher is apart of a Non-Profit organization
Layout of inside BAM Fisher
- Jian, my sister, and I watched Show Way, which was a musical inspired by quilts.
- This musical is by Jacqueline Woodson and directed by Tavia Rivee Jefferson.
- All tickets: $18, A $2 facility fee and $3.50 handling fee per ticket will be added to all online orders. Total $23.50.
Every quilt, beginning with the great-grandmother of Soonie, has a special significance. Harmonious rhythms are used in their music to follow one another. A quilt containing a hidden message that illustrates the route to freedom for those in slavery.
- The stage was very close to the seating rows, which made it easier to hear and felt more intimate.
- The seats were very close to each other, which was a little uncomfortable at first.
- The runtime was very short, the musical was only 50 minutes long. The cast held a quick Q&A session after the show.
Synthesis:
In my own opinion, I believe musicals and local performances such as plays are ideal for BAM Fisher. Since the inside of the theater is very small, the connection between the actors and audience is strong. It will make the story feel that much more personal to them. With the many different ways the theater can be arranged by, it is ideal to host a play that may have many scenes.
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