The Brain Piece

A project in Manhattan, NY by Jody Oberfelder Projects
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The Brain Piece, an immersive theater project, creates tangible experiences illuminating the “dance” that takes place in our minds.
Backers: 72
Average Pledge Per Backer: $177

Funded: $12,750 of $12,500
Dates: Apr 6th -> May 5th (29 days)
Project By: Jody Oberfelder Projects
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Latest News

Believers in the Brain

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, If you backed The Brain Piece and didn't see you name listed, perhaps you were listed as "anonymous" or Guest xxxxxx.  Please email me (jody@jodyoberfelder.com) so I can thank you personally.  Jessica Hall and Gayle Raskin--you are the... (Read More)

From the bottom of my heart and the top of my brain

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
    From the bottom of my heart and the top of my brain, THANK YOU!!! We have achieved our Kickstarter goal! However you still have 12 hours left hours left to back "The Brain Piece"--and then you'll never hear from me again (about fundraising);... (Read More)

Final day! A HUGE thank you to everyone who brought us so far!

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
 One more day left to donate! Send us above and beyond!   (Read More)

We're at 99%! Send us above and beyond

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Send us above and beyond our goal    (Read More)

new backers--new rewards

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to our new donors!  Muna Tseng, Kelly Couturier, Janet Primomo, and Mark Altekruse! These whimsical helmets are gifts to our $100 backers!   (We have other options too for every taste).   Jody's family rides in style!    (Read More)

May Day!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
HI Everyone,  Mary's Mom's Brain Hat! We're getting there. Our Kickstarter ends on Friday!  For $100 you can own one of these original custom made hand knit Brain Hats, and simultaneously support our imaginative project: The Brain Piece!   Just... (Read More)

10-9-8-7-6-5 more days to go!

April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Pierre Guilbault and Mary Madsen do the dip   10-9-8-7-6-5 more days to go! Even $10 makes a difference. A shout out to Cydney Pullman, Janis Brenner, John Fiege, Beth Aviv, Juergen Riehm, Katie Houff, Julia Baer-Cooper, Miriam Gottfried, Patty... (Read More)

ONE WEEK LEFT!

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
One week left to support The Brain Piece premiere at New York Live Arts! June 28-July 1, 2017   (Read More)

Only 8 days left of JOP’s Kickstarter campaign. Back the The Brain Piece and ignite those generous neurons, sparking new art.

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
photo by Christopher Duggan What’s the weather? I feel a brainstorm coming on.  (Read More)

Bowing, curtsying, and A Grand Jeté just for You

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Oh why not offer a pirouette on my head, with sparks of gratitude our newest backers?THANK YOU to Gerald Appelstein, Lisa Hartley, Allen Kaeja, Carl and Reggie Hillman, Megan Adele Hillman Bascom, Barbara Ann Michaels, George Henry Overkamp, and to... (Read More)

Zoom

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Send us above and beyond our goal!  Only 12 days left. Every donation counts. We're creating a performance journey with micro and macro experiences.  Zoom us towards the premiere of THE BRAIN PIECE June 28-July 1.   You'll need an HTML5 capable... (Read More)

We're halfway there!!

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
photo by Christopher Duggan We are halfway to our goal! Thank you so much everyone who contributed!    (Read More)

15 days to go!

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We've reached the halfway mark in time! Help us reach our goal! And check out this great article the New York Times published about the brain and dance. Walk, Stretch or Dance? Dancing May Be Best for the Brain   (Read More)

Back our Project!

April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
THE BRAIN PIECE  Be a part of an intimate theatrical experience connecting bodies and minds. Help us reach our goal of $12,500.  We know you've got our backs.   See you at our premiere at New York Live Arts June 28-July 1, 2017 Thank you... (Read More)

Boom! We're at 26% Keep us moving forward to meet our Kickstarter goal!!

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00    (Read More)

Thank you donors! (April 11th-14)

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Yay!  Backing our project means the world to us!!! As of April 11 Pastor Aramis Hinds, Cheryl Brigante, Dorothy Lichtenstein, Mary Beth Ritger, Juergen Riehm, Katie Houff, Patricia Weissman. As of April 14 Mark Kennedy, Audrey Reyna, Salpi A, Julia... (Read More)

Thank you donors! (as of April 11th)

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to all of you lovely people: Pastor Aramis Hinds, Cheryl Brigante, Dorothy Lichtenstein, Mary Beth Ritger, Juergen Riehm, Katie Houff, Patricia Weissman. Your generosity is stunning. Thank you in advance for helping to make The Brain Piece... (Read More)

Ready Set Launch

April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Time (28 days) to support The Brain Piece   We are live art.  We connect brain and body. And tonight we launch our Kickstarter Campaign for THE BRAIN PIECE.   (Read More)

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