Helix 999, a new science-fiction play written by Kenneth Nowell, will open late-night at The Looking Glass Theatre on October 13.
In
Helix 999, "Rick is a self-loathing agent for a genetics conglomerate that has clandestinely embedded genetic creations in the public sector while awaiting government approval for their products. Rick's job is to retire malfunctioning models without raising suspicions. Amanda, his latest case, has somehow discovered that she is a Genome Inc. product. Faced with the prospect of a huge scandal, the CEO puts the squeeze on Rick to find out who tipped-off Amanda. Or else." The show is directed by Candace O'Neil Cihocki.
Kenneth Nowell is a Brooklyn-dwelling playwright from Mississsippi whose recent adaptation of Wedekind's
Spring's Awakening was produced at Looking Glass last season.
The Looking Glass Theatre's mission is, "To explore and expand the feminine aesthetic, producing works by historic female playwrights, new works by women, and productions of the classics re-imagined by contemporary women directors.
Helix 999 plays Fridays and Saturdays at 11 PM from October 13 through November 18. Additional performances October 20 and 27 at 8 PM. Special Halloween performance October 31 at 7 PM.
General admission tickets are $15. The Looking Glass Theatre is located on 422 W 57th St between 9th and 10th Ave. For reservations, please call (212) 352-3101 or visit
www.theatermania.com. TDF vouchers accepted.
For more information, visit
www.lookingglasstheatrenyc.com.
