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06/13/2026

💛 WELL, THAT WAS A JOY. 💛

Last night, we premiered ALONG THE WAY at the historic Riverside Theater with audiences experiencing bursts of laughter, playful rivalries, live percussion, and heartfelt moments.

Tonight, we gather one more time for the final performance - a celebration of movement, music, connection, surprise, and all the unexpected turns that happen along the way.

If you've been meaning to come, this is your moment.

We'd love to share this final evening with you! 🎩

Featuring premieres by Richard Sayama and Emily S. Vartanian

🥁 Live percussion by Pablo Eluchans

Running time: 1 hour, no intermission

📍 THE RIVERSIDE THEATER
HARLEM, NYC
JUNE 12-13, 2026
7PM

🎟️ In-person & livestream tickets for tonight are still available!
BOOK HERE: https://bit.ly/4uDJXtd

📸 Photos by the incredible Ismael Fernandez Photography

06/12/2026

🎉 IT'S FINALLY HERE! 🎉

ALONG THE WAY opens tonight!

With ONLY 2 PERFORMANCES, this is your chance to experience General Mischief's joyful and deeply human dance theatre before it's gone!

Expect an unforgettable show packed with bold new works, audience favorites, surprising improvisations, laugh-out-loud moments, and heartfelt storytelling. From playful face-offs to unexpected connections, every piece takes you somewhere new.

Featuring premieres by Richard Sayama and Emily S. Vartanian

🥁 Live percussion by Pablo Eluchans

Running time: 1 hour, no intermission

📍 THE RIVERSIDE THEATER
HARLEM, NYC
JUNE 12-13, 2026
7PM

🎟️ In-person and livestream tickets are still available!
Grab yours now:
https://www.generalmischief.com/events/along-the-way

*Box Office opens 30 minutes before showtime*

We can't wait to share this special evening with you!

🎥 Richard Sayama

06/10/2026

✨ Day 6 of our Artist Spotlight Series ✨

Meet Richard Sayama and Emily S. Vartanian, the choreographic forces behind ALONG THE WAY.

We are thrilled to welcome back longtime Mischief and choreographer Richard Sayama, whose newest work, SEIZA, makes its world premiere this weekend.It explores the choices that shape our lives - especially the paths less traveled. Set to music by the acclaimed Los Angeles-based ensemble TaikoProject, the work blends sweeping movement with soul-stirring percussion, carrying audiences through a deeply moving and melodic journey.

One of Head Troublemaker Emily S. Vartanian's premieres this weekend includes THOSE PEOPLE, a hilarious and heartfelt new piece. The shortest and tallest Mischief members work together to discover the freedom of removing their own limits. The work is set to commissioned music by flutist/composer Donna Viscuso and percussionist/co-composer Jackeline Rago.

Don't miss the chance to experience these incredible new works this Friday and Saturday!

RICHARD SAYAMA (he/him) Originally from Honolulu, Hawai’i, Richard Sayama graduated early from Marymount Manhattan College with a double major in B.F.A Modern Dance and B.A Business Arts & Management. He is currently both a MFA in Dance graduate student and an Adjunct Lecturer at Hunter College. He has toured internationally and domestically with companies such as Limón, Limón2, Jon Lehrer Dance Company, Obremski/Works, LaneCoArts, Valerie Green Dance Entropy, and many more.

EMILY SMYTH VARTANIAN (she/her) is General Mischief's Head Troublemaker. She is UCLA graduate in Dance/World Arts & Cultures, and her choreography has been presented at venues ranging from Radio City Music Hall to the House of Blues Sunset Strip. Emily loves working and playing with these remarkable artists. She hopes the show gives you a lift!

ALONG THE WAY:
TWO SHOWS ONLY!
June 12-13, 7pm
📍The Riverside Theater, Harlem

Event details
https://www.generalmischief.com/events/along-the-way

06/08/2026

✨ Day 5 of our Artist Spotlight Series ✨

Meet Kat and Alex - our percussive dance powerhouses!

Part dancer, part musician, and all-around mischief-makers, Alex and Kat bring infectious energy to their performances. In ALONG THE WAY, they’ll be creating live musical magic alongside percussionist Pablo Eluchans, improvising and riffing, to share their playful mischief spirit and make every performance unique - don’t miss it!

🥁💃 Catch these rhythmic virtuosos shaking up the stage at the Riverside Theater, June 12–13!

KAT KATONA (she/her) is thrilled to be dancing with Mischiefs this season! Kat is also an ASL interpreter so you may have precious seen her interpreting on the side of the stage. Kat has performed in musicals regionally and in NYC. She is the proud founder of ASL Rocky NYC, the Rocky Horror Picture Show performed entirely in ASL. You also might find her swing dancing around town.

ALEXANDRA WILLIAMSON (she/her) is thrilled to be back making Mischief! She holds a BFA in Dance and a Musical Theatre minor from Montclair State University. A Meg Hunt Artist in Residence in Alaska, she has taught and performed at major festivals. She creates original work and dances with several companies, tours internationally, and has appeared on national television. Alexandra teaches at Hofstra and Montclair State. Her credits include Jacob’s Pillow and performances in Dublin, Ireland.

ALONG THE WAY:
TWO SHOWS ONLY!
June 12-13, 7pm
📍The Riverside Theater, Harlem
$10-25

🔗 Event details and tickets
https://www.generalmischief.com/events/along-the-way

Stay tuned as we introduce more of the incredible artists bringing ALONG THE WAY to life.

06/04/2026

✨ Day 4 of our Artist Spotlight Series ✨

At the heart of ALONG THE WAY is a reflection on the journeys that shape us - and the people we carry with us along the way. Today, we're honored to spotlight two artists whose creativity is deeply informed by both their artistry and their experiences as fathers: Mischief Artist Ray F. Davis and percussionist Pablo Eluchans!

Through movement, music, and the everyday lessons of parenthood, these two dads bring wisdom, warmth, and a wealth of life experience to the stage. We're so excited for audiences to experience their artistry next week.

Catch these two dads lighting up the Riverside Theater stage June 12-13!

RAY F. DAVIS (he/him) is a performer, choreographer and teacher, born in Jamaica and residing in Bronx NY. A dance professional for 23 years, Ray is versatile and proficient in various styles of hip hop and may genres of partner and solo dances, such as Lindy hop, salsa, jazz, modern. Having trained and performed with multiple companies, Ray has often travelled nationally and internationally to expand his knowledge and feed his passion for dance.

PABLO ELUCHANS is a professional Drummer and Percussionist living in New York City. He performs regularly with several projects in many different styles; Jazz, Funk, Pop, etc. He has done International Tours in North and South America, The Caribbean, Europe and Asia. His recording credits include over 70 CDs as a sideman and co-leader, DVDs, Film Scores, TV and Radio Jingles. Pablo is also very active in the modern dance world, working regularly as an accompanist for schools like Alvin Ailey, Paul Taylor, Steps on Broadway and Joffrey Ballet.

ALONG THE WAY:
TWO SHOWS ONLY!
June 12-13, 7pm
📍The Riverside Theater, Harlem

Event details
https://www.generalmischief.com/events/along-the-way

Stay tuned as we introduce more of the incredible artists bringing ALONG THE WAY to life.

06/02/2026

✨ You're invited to ALONG THE WAY! ✨

Join us for an electrifying evening of bold, playful, and deeply human dance theatre.

Bursting with energy and heart, this dynamic program features brand new works alongside audience favorites. From quietly reflective moments to laugh-out-loud surprises, each piece is an adventure, all woven together by our signature joyful spirit.

This year we're welcoming back percussionist Pablo Eluchans 🥁

Come ready to be delighted!

📍 THE RIVERSIDE THEATER
HARLEM, NYC
JUNE 12-13, 2026
7PM

🎟️ In-person and livestream tickets available:
https://www.generalmischief.com/events/along-the-way

🥁 Music: "Pacifico" by Pablo Eluchans
🎥 Video: Richard Sayama

06/01/2026

✨ Day 3 of our Artist Spotlight Series ✨

Meet our comedy queens, Jane Abbott and Saki Masuda! 💛

With more than a decade of Mischief-making each, these two are masters of turning every rehearsal into a laugh fest while bringing incredible artistry, heart, and dedication to everything they do.

They’re creative, generous, endlessly funny, and the kind of performers who make everyone around them better. Honestly, we hit the jackpot getting to work with them.

Get ready to watch this dynamic duo stir up all kinds of hilarious hijinks in ALONG THE WAY - we can't wait for you to see them in action! ✨

SAKI MASUDA (she/her) Favorite credits include The king and I (Lincoln center production 1st national tour), Cats, The Little Mermaid, The Bodyguard, ELF, A Christmas Carol, Mary Poppins, Fiddler on the Roof(Co choreographer), Annie, The Prince of Egypt, Madam Secretary(CBS), Blinders(Short film), Spirit box(Film), Heidi Latsky Dance, General Mischief Dance, Nai-Ni Chen Dance, Xodus Dance, Nashville Symphony among. Gratitude to my family in Japan. Love to our wonderful mischief makers and Pippin.

JANE ABBOTT (she/her) is delighted to be making Mischief once again. Favorite credits include the Chase Brock Experience, Mark Morris Dance Group, Keigwin + Company, Diavolo: Architecture in Motion, Trainor Dance and Olivia Palacios Dance. Selected theater credits include North Shore Music Theater (West Side Story, The Music Man), Flatrock Playhouse (Cabaret), the international tour of Legally Blonde: the Musical, and Joseph Medeiros' Odyssey Project. She holds a B.A. in Dance from Columbia University (CC 2018).

ALONG THE WAY:
TWO SHOWS ONLY!
June 12-13, 7pm
📍The Riverside Theater, Harlem

Event details
https://www.generalmischief.com/events/along-the-way

Stay tuned as we introduce more of the incredible artists bringing ALONG THE WAY to life.

02/18/2026

Happiest of birthdays to our one and only Technical Director of Trouble, Mark Baker - the mastermind who turns big ideas into beautiful reality and brings Mischief shows to LIFE!

His technical wizardry somehow makes the impossible look effortless. We are so grateful for your artistic eye, problem-solving genius, and endlessly kind spirit that keeps our artists shining.You are such an important part of our Mischief family, and we are so grateful for you today and always.

Wishing you a birthday filled with joy, laughter, and absolutely ZERO trouble (just this once 😉)

01/22/2026

🎉🎂 It’s Emily Day!!!

Join us in celebrating our Head Troublemaker, Emily S. Vartanian - the heartbeat behind the mischief, the magic, and the meticulous mayhem. We’re endlessly grateful for your fearless creativity, grounded leadership, and the way you leap into every challenge with curiosity, care, and a resounding “yes, and.” You keep the Mischief moving, the art joyful, and the studio alive with possibility.

Here’s to another year of bold ideas, big laughs, and expertly managed chaos. We ❤️ you to the moon and back. Happy birthday, Emily!

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