By Jane Catherine Shaw A modern American musical folktale Music by Clayton Daniel Briggs Lyrics by Molly Reisman Ziv, Hermione and Pippa are three dolls living in the dark. The sun should be up by now, but for some reason, it’s still pitch black. Through friendship, puppetry, songs and musical riddles, join us in an […]
By Sova Theater An interactive performance & workshop based on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream While You Are Out lands audiences in the heart of Shakespeare’s imagination as woven into “Midsummer Night’s Dream” Act II where the fairies and sprites along with their king & queen play tricks on each other or anyone else who […]
Unfortunately due to mechanical problems with our building’s boiler, this performance has been cancelled. In this workshop, youth and teens (ages 12+) get active and build community! They learn some of the creative tools used by Ping Chong + Company to develop the show ‘Generation NYZ.’ Kirya Traber and Ryan Conarro of Ping Chong + […]
La MaMa and Theatre of Oppressed NYC present A Rare New York Event – World-renowned TO Teacher JULIAN BOAL leads an Advanced Workshop: Representing Social Contradictions Through Theatre of the Oppressed This workshop will focus on a dramaturgy that tries to avoid moral dualism in favor of wading deeply into the contradictions that are the […]
Since 2013, In The Works has served as a forum by and for independent artists and arts workers to share work with presenters, funders and other colleagues during January conferences and festivals in a relaxed and artist-centered setting. This year, we are proud to host works by: Anna Sperber, BamBam Frost* , DELIRIOUS Dances / […]
Curated by Cecilia Gentili, Charlene Incarnate and Mizz June Each year, La MaMa’s Squirts gathers the most exciting voices from New York City’s queer performance world, across the generations. This year, three trans women artists with deep community roots will each craft a night of the festival, marking the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. […]
“Queer artists have been an integral part of shaping La MaMa and the global cultural landscape. Our legacy is deeply rooted in this community’s contributions. Stonewall 50 at La MaMa celebrates the transformative power of queer creative expression.” – Artistic Director, Mia Yoo We celebrate World Pride with exciting voices from around the globe and down […]
By Shanghai Huidiji Public Psychological Care Center Directed by Sun Xinlan The Story of Xiaoyi is an interactive psychodrama composed of four sections: “Dramatic Presentation,” “Interactive Experiences,” “Volunteer Interpretation,” and “Hui Diji’s Heart Forum,” all based on real stories and psycho-social counseling cases. Shanghai Huidiji Public Psychological Care Center was launched in 2011 in Shanghai, […]
By Meng Theatre Studio Directed by Meng Jinghui Two Dogs is an exceptional example of contemporary Chinese avant-garde theater. Since its premiere in 2007, it has been performed more than 2000 times, both throughout China and at international venues and festivals. Directed by Meng Jinghui, China’s most influential and celebrated theatre director, the play combines the creative […]
By The Physical Guerrillas Directed by Li Ning Created by award-winning director and choreographer Li Ning,Dictionary of the Soul depicts people’s “souls” in a physical and powerful way. The piece consists of two main parts, the first part shows a desperate working course in an abstract factory with only stones, the second part is a […]