Hot Lunch Apostles
March 1 – March 18, 2012
The Talking Band transforms the Ellen Stewart Theater into a fairground where sex and religion bash up against one another. This wildly irreverent and grotesquely funny play depicts a troupe of carnival strippers trying to earn a buck in an economically devastated America.
I Killed My Mother
February 10 – March 4, 2012
This play tells the story of a Romanian Roma (gypsy) girl whose mother abandons her after birth. With the help of her childhood soul-mate she learns to navigate the harsh realities of her existence and to excise parasitic relationships, to “kill,” to turn her back forever even on the maternal bond, in order to discover her own extraordinary identity. Karin Coonrod directs this powerful play by Andras Visky, which recently won the Special Award at the Romanian Minorities Festival and received a critically acclaimed run in Chicago with Theatre Y.
Erosion: A Fable
February 17 – February 26, 2012
Loom is a 10 person ensemble that weaves together full-body movement, dense vocal harmonies, and text-based storytelling to make lush, vibrant ensemble performances. At its core, our mission is to use equal parts dance, music and theatre to nourish a sense of basic delight in our selves and our audiences.
Luba Lukova: Graphic Guts
February 16 – March 4, 2012
Opening Reception: February 16th, 6-8pm La MaMa La Galleria is pleased to announce Luba Lukova’s exhibition, Graphic Guts. Internationally renowned Lukova is regarded as one of the most distinctive image makers working today. Poignant and unrelenting, her arresting images grab the viewer and don’t let go. She will present a new collection of social commentary [...]