Labyrinth Theater Company Extends EMPANADA LOCA, Starring Daphne Rubin-Vega

Due to popular demand and critical acclaim, Labyrinth Theater Company (Artistic Director Mimi O'Donnell, Executive Director Danny Feldman) extends the world premiere of Empanada Loca, written and directed by Aaron Mark, to November 15. The production, which opened on October 21, features two-time Tony nominee and Labyrinth Theater Company member Daphne Rubin-Vega. Empanada Loca is a solo thriller set in modern day New York City inspired by true events and the legend of Sweeney Todd.

In Empanada Loca, Rubin-Vega stars as Dolores, whose past includes time spent as a drug dealer, masseuse, and ex-convict. She's a survivor and has led a life like no other. Now living deep under Manhattan in an abandoned subway tunnel, she has a story you won't believe - or ever forget. Inspired by the legend of Sweeney Todd, Empanada Loca is a thrilling new play about an indomitable woman who knows that in this dog-eat-dog world only one rule matters: eat or be eaten.

Empanada Loca is the second in a trilogy of solo plays written by Mark, the first being Another Medea, which featured Tony nominee Tom Hewitt. Empanada Loca was written by Mark specifically for Rubin-Vega and has been in development since early 2014.

The creative team includes David Meyer (sets), Bradley King (lights), Ryan Rumery (sound) and Lily Perlmutter (production stage manager).

Performances of Empanada Loca will now take place through November 15 (see schedule above) at Bank Street Theater, located at 155 Bank Street in Manhattan. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased by visiting labtheater.org or by calling 212.513.1080.

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