Top New York artist, technological visionaries and business leaders converge to discuss and explore the use of technological break-throughs in the performing arts.

A project of the New York State Council of the Arts (NYSCA), in partnership with the New York Foundation for the Arts, the Conference "circuits@nys" will kick off with a gala celebration at the NY Information Technology Center on March 26 in Manhattan.

"Circuits@nys" will take place in Palisades, NY, and feature expert presentations about "Access to Technology Resources"; case studies focusing on "Building Knowledge and Skill"; and roundtable discussions "Reflecting Technology and Artistic Practice".

Participants include: John Jeserun (MacArthur Genius Grant recipient), Rose Cortico (Manhattan Theatre Club), Cheryl Faver (Gertrude Stein Rep), Beverly Emmons (Lincoln Center), Sharon Jensen (The Non-Traditional Casting Program), Steina Vasulka (Co-founder The Kitchen) and many others.

For more information on "Circuits@nys" visit their website at Circuits@nys or call (212) 387-7000. -- By Sean McGrath