La MaMa
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club is dedicated to the artist and all aspects of the theatre. Founded in 1961 by Ellen Stewart, La MaMa is recognized as the seedbed of new work by artists of all nations and cultures. Each season, La MaMa offers more than 80 productions and receives 34,000 visits from people of all ages and all backgrounds who attend performances, exhibitions, educational activities, and the Archives. La MaMa is the place where emerging artists learn from established artists, and where artists from around the globe share work and ideas. Its East Village campus has grown to include four theatres, an art gallery, artist work and living space, and an extensive Archive.
Productions (81)
A new work from Martha Clarke interpreting the ancient story of St. Francis of Assisi.
Object Collection's new show, based on Éric Rohmer’s 1980s French film cycle about love and desire.
An adult-themed comedy about a perfect little boy who likes to dress like the perfect little girl.
A theatrical project between USA, Kosovo, and Serbia, based on Aeschylus’ trilogy The Oresteia.
A world premiere from Feminist-Indigenous theater ensemble, Spiderwoman Theater.
An artistic recount of the history of cannabis told through music, dance, and spoken word.
Solo show by Justin Elizabeth Sayre, a fixture of NY's Downtown Cabarets, about the artist's mind.
An experiment in ritual theatre centering a universal myth about heroes and redemption.
The first exhibition of ecofeminist artist Betsy Damon’s radical outdoor performance practice.
Exhibition featuring the work of Richard Termine and commemorating the vibrant puppetry community.
A dance, theatre, puppet piece inspired by the dignified life and death of a 72-year-old woman named Sonia.
An adaptation of Koda Rohan's novel "Five-Storied Pagoda" told through a series of shadow puppets.
