The Living Theatre has toured extensively throughout the world, often in non-traditional venues, such as streets and prisons. It has greatly influenced other American experimental theatre companies, notably The Open Theatre (founded by Living Theatre member Joseph Chaikin) and
Bread & Puppet Theatre. Its productions have won three Obie Awards: THE CONNECTION (1959); THE BRIG (1963) and FRANKENSTEIN (1968).
The company opened the doors of its present location at 21 Clinton Street in May of 2007 with a revival of its landmark production THE BRIG. The Living Theatre's current (and possibly last) production in the performance space, Anne Waldman's RED NOIR, directed by Judith Malina, runs December 7, 2009-January 30, 2010.
THE LIVING THEATRE FUNDRAISING GALA on Friday, December 18 at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) begins with cocktails and a buffet dinner from 6 to 7pm, followed by a program of music and performance. Tickets are $60, plus your contribution to the theatre. For reservations, call 212-397-9301 or email livingbenefit09@gmail.com.
For additional information, visit www.livingtheatre.org.
Photo Credit: Walter McBride
