http://byzantinechoralproject.com/iconsidols daily 1.0 2026-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1537981336600-6MWFPZDCR5P2M39L84V7/Screen%2BShot%2B2018-02-22%2Bat%2B11.21.06%2BAM.png ICONS/IDOLS - ICONS/IDOLS at The Tank We'll be presenting a workshop concert presentation of the second play in the tetralogy ICONS/IDOLS: PRINKIPO at The Tank on March 25 2018 at 3pm. Three renegade eunuchs sail to the island of Prinkipo to tempt the nun Euphrosyne with a return to power if she marries the violent usurper Michael. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1629834940102-SUYJTKC8Q9YHVLW4WUM7/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-08-24%2Bat%2B3.54.48%2BPM.jpg ICONS/IDOLS Interview with Grace Oberhofer by Meagan J. Meehan for HVY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1629834286582-QJKHOVEGB0OC2OBZDNSO/image-asset.jpg ICONS/IDOLS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1476812579714-PNZ3DCSHZSVVDJMV0OVD/Icons-Idols_EDITED-34.jpg ICONS/IDOLS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1610580402805-4C13T2TE48VEO7J9Y48A/PBJC4259.jpeg ICONS/IDOLS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/5f3f96f3-8b17-453c-8f57-12d7436d5832/6A89DEE9-85D7-47CC-8854-A5C55D341195.png ICONS/IDOLS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1630355353723-GIWK5T1IPJR57TAETW3Y/Irene+Podcast+Art+2021-08-30+v5.jpg ICONS/IDOLS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1610580222837-B9WV0H7NT4VG55W7V4S3/PBJC3314.jpeg ICONS/IDOLS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1618349667689-REVDVVGRLOW0UBJAJVRE/ITPR+web+580x320+large+file.jpg ICONS/IDOLS NOW OPEN UNTIL May 22! We’re returning to the New Ohio with a spin-off piece derived from play one in the cycle. ICONS/IDOLS: THE PURPLE ROOM is an immersive installation and listening environment for an audio drama chronicling the rise of Irene from Athenian child bride to Empress Regent in Constantinople. The installation is designed by Afsoon Pajoufar and meets all current safety and social distancing requirements. Ticketing link here: https://newohiotheatre.org/2020-2021/icons-purple-room/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1561130905583-KLHKMSUVLYN900XW6495/Screen+Shot+2019-06-21+at+11.28.07+AM.png ICONS/IDOLS Outside of Eden opens next week at Ice Factory! Four nights only! Click here for tickets: http://newohiotheatre.org/outside-of-eden-if19.htm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1537977611042-O4F5F222M6YSZ1FBRVSW/ARbanner2018.png ICONS/IDOLS We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been chosen for a 2018-2020 Archive Residency at the New Ohio/IRT Theaters in New York. We’ll be working on plays two (close to Eden) and three (The Nuns of Prinkipo) and can’t wait to bring more of the tetralogy to life in the New Ohio’s wonderful space on Christopher St. More updates on Facebook and Instagram as we go, for now please join us for the launch party this Sun (Sept 30 2018) 5-6.30pm at the New Ohio! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1519254141729-OBF3CLP8QXFHPCQJQ81R/James+Baldwin+against+the+Istanbul+cityscape.png ICONS/IDOLS James Baldwin in Istanbul (modern day Constantinople). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1629839177457-AQFTV8AZ9PJ65IG4QSCL/20210429_Diego+Quintanar_In+the+Purple+Room_edit_1.jpg ICONS/IDOLS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1629839149544-YBSBK3Z7HXJRDWT9G68K/20210429_Diego+Quintanar_In+the+Purple+Room_edit_5.jpg ICONS/IDOLS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1629839287604-J57IR4II5HCP5IB8S512/20210429_Diego+Quintanar_In+the+Purple+Room_edit_27.jpg ICONS/IDOLS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1629839310351-OBFI58JGFQHXSYJ5MU33/20210429_Diego+Quintanar_In+the+Purple+Room_edit_29.jpg ICONS/IDOLS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1629840482614-ZCFQNTXKM24LOTUHLQR1/PBJC3224.jpeg ICONS/IDOLS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1629840534002-F7UL29RPK4T2RVTN301W/74667894_10220605123016062_2061677301006860288_o.jpeg ICONS/IDOLS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1629841448006-NC95YQJWQDSPR6PBDOC2/PBJC4183.jpeg ICONS/IDOLS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1629840485628-0ES0GZRSICYZTK7ES84K/PBJC4372.jpeg ICONS/IDOLS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1629842683857-NDWB98EK6HDY3A0ATFS8/Icons-Idols_EDITED-17.jpeg ICONS/IDOLS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1629842421809-ZEC8DMTLHW1024KDY0E8/Icons-Idols_EDITED-34+%281%29.jpeg ICONS/IDOLS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1629842523628-3KP29UE31SH92Q9DS1QU/Icons-Idols_EDITED-86+%281%29.jpeg ICONS/IDOLS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1629842472222-LFTETX1XP9V1RO4GVCO7/IconsIdolsGraphic2016+%281%29.jpeg ICONS/IDOLS http://byzantinechoralproject.com/new-gallery-1 daily 0.75 2018-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1537979147830-V429NRYAZGG1D06BAYYC/Screen%2BShot%2B2017-04-04%2Bat%2B10.24.30%2BAM.png News and Updates - OPERA AMERICA FEMALE COMPOSER GRANT ICONS/IDOLS composer Grace Oberhofer was recently awarded the Opera America Discovery Grant for Female Composers. Playwright Helen Banner, director Colette Robert, and Grace will be working together from 2017-2018 to complete and workshop the script and score of the ICONS/IDOLS trilogy. Further updates to follow! https://issuu.com/opera_america/docs/opera_america_magazine_spring_2017_/20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1537979147830-V429NRYAZGG1D06BAYYC/Screen%2BShot%2B2017-04-04%2Bat%2B10.24.30%2BAM.png News and Updates - OPERA AMERICA FEMALE COMPOSER GRANT ICONS/IDOLS composer Grace Oberhofer was recently awarded the Opera America Discovery Grant for Female Composers. Playwright Helen Banner, director Colette Robert, and Grace will be working together from 2017-2018 to complete and workshop the script and score of the ICONS/IDOLS trilogy. Further updates to follow! https://issuu.com/opera_america/docs/opera_america_magazine_spring_2017_/20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1537979069661-LVD5TG8PNRPWTMMM658M/Screen%2BShot%2B2017-04-04%2Bat%2B10.24.30%2BAM.png News and Updates http://byzantinechoralproject.com/iconsidols-inthepurpleroom daily 0.75 2021-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1619101959903-V3SD6UJ1H11TG1WSYN0N/ITPR+web+580x320+large+file+no+text.jpg ICONS/IDOLS: In The Purple Room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1619113774381-WU8QPW3ZNQGP9G9QH8OA/Screen+Shot+2021-04-22+at+1.48.51+PM.png ICONS/IDOLS: In The Purple Room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1619113774381-WU8QPW3ZNQGP9G9QH8OA/Screen+Shot+2021-04-22+at+1.48.51+PM.png ICONS/IDOLS: In The Purple Room http://byzantinechoralproject.com/podcast daily 0.75 2026-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1634707804730-LWBAJI6RS5ROGAZLPKKZ/Irene+Podcast+Art+Final+5x7.jpg Irene Podcast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1630591543286-NJL0GQ2CLPXHQP7TRNDD/Apple+Podcasts.png Irene Podcast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1630591595672-3TELN7YIYTW12U6ZDC41/Spotify.png Irene Podcast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1630591572904-9G0J2CH3ZNY0F9LR92S1/Google+Podcasts.png Irene Podcast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1630591590261-RGSN48OUO1DWM1XEY0Q3/Amazon+Music.png Irene Podcast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1630591575663-4EQ55HNMF2WNLCPMZ8S9/Stitcher.png Irene Podcast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1630592394012-8AOOVL7QG64AC0B45RTY/iHeartRadio.png Irene Podcast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1630592325846-DVMUP3M0WB2HD7LAWLV9/Castbox.png Irene Podcast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1630592760792-JOEXZ5MRE3YOGXRBINC1/Podcast+Addict.png Irene Podcast http://byzantinechoralproject.com/press-and-media daily 0.75 2018-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1629834940102-SUYJTKC8Q9YHVLW4WUM7/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-08-24%2Bat%2B3.54.48%2BPM.jpg Press and Media Interview with Grace Oberhofer by Meagan J. Meehan for HVY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1629835109918-HT03TF22YH51NUD66VPH/Screen+Shot+2021-08-24+at+3.58.10+PM.png Press and Media Interview with Grace Oberhofer for Zack Calhoon's People You Should Know https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1629835066373-T6176Z33MLUEJH6DCQ4F/Screen+Shot+2021-08-24+at+3.57.08+PM.png Press and Media Interview with Helen Banner for Zack Calhoon’s People You Should Know https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1537979241160-TCHKF9L66N3ZST246A3B/IMG_0579.jpg Press and Media - New Dramatist Article SEPT/OCT 2016 Helen Banner was asked to write about the experience of making ICONS/IDOLS for The Dramatist's special edition of History Plays. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1537979899935-3YJO603WFX1F3J9DDIGG/1476817216770.jpeg Press and Media Here it is in print! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2efdfb8a79bcf39973ee6/1537980230307-1CSRQYPWQATUUX7ZA3QM/iflogo300.png Press and Media - MEDIA FOR ICE FACTORY JULY 2016 We carried out some great interviews with Ryan Hudak of New Theater Review and Hanna Oldsman of StageBuddy. Check them out at the links below! New York Theatre Review http://newyorktheatrereview.blogspot.com/2016/06/ryan-hudak-interviews-helen-banner.html Stage Buddy http://stagebuddy.com/theater/theater-articles/interview-playwright-helen-banner-choral-play-iconsidols http://byzantinechoralproject.com/iconsidols-prinkipo daily 0.75 2021-08-24 http://byzantinechoralproject.com/iconsidols-the-empress-arias-at-54-below daily 0.75 2021-08-24