La Mama E.T.C.
Also Credited As: La Mama Experimental Theatre Club
Latest News on La Mama E.T.C.:
PARTY CLOWN OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS and THE HUNGRY MIND BUFFET Come to Theater for the New City (May 16, 2024)
NewYorkRep Presents THE OPPOSITE OF LOVE At Royal Family Performing Arts Space (May 2, 2024)
Melody Bates And 5th Wall Studio to Present ALL THE BIRDS OF THE WORLD (Mar 13, 2024)
PARTY CLOWN OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS and THE HUNGRY MIND BUFFET Come to Theater for the New City (May 16, 2024)
NewYorkRep Presents THE OPPOSITE OF LOVE At Royal Family Performing Arts Space (May 2, 2024)
Melody Bates And 5th Wall Studio to Present ALL THE BIRDS OF THE WORLD (Mar 13, 2024)
BIO
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. To date, La MaMa has presented more than 150,000 artists from over 70 nations. Each season, we offer more than 80 productions and receive 34,000 visits from people of all ages and all backgrounds who attend performances, exhibitions, educational activities and the Archives. We support the people who make art, and it is to them that we give $2 million of in-kind support including free theatre and rehearsal space, and audio/visual package, tech support, marketing support, and ticketing services.
We enable artists explore their ideas and translate them into a theatrical language that can communicate to any person in any part of the world. La MaMa is the place where emerging artists learn from established artists and where artists from around the globe share work and ideas. Our East Village campus has grown to include four theatres, an art gallery, artist work and living space and an extensive Archive.
Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 2018 - Regional Theatre Award
La Mama E.T.C.
IT Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Performance Art Production
La Mama E.T.C.Balletto Stiletto
IT Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Performance Art Production
La MaMa E.T.C.Saint Oedipus
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1980 - Special Awards
La MaMa E.T.C.
winner
Obie Awards - 1980 - Special Citations
La Mama E.T.C
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News
PARTY CLOWN OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS and THE HUNGRY MIND BUFFET Come to Theater for the New City
From May 30 to June 16, Theater for the New City (TNC) will present 'Party Clown of the Rich & Famous and The Hungry Mind Buffet,' a two-part evening of short plays.
From May 30 to June 16, Theater for the New City (TNC) will present 'Party Clown of the Rich & Famous and The Hungry Mind Buffet,' a two-part evening of short plays.
NewYorkRep Presents THE OPPOSITE OF LOVE At Royal Family Performing Arts Space
Get ready for THE OPPOSITE OF LOVE, a powerful new play presented by NewYorkRep. Explore themes of trauma, connection, and the complexities of hook ups from
Get ready for THE OPPOSITE OF LOVE, a powerful new play presented by NewYorkRep. Explore themes of trauma, connection, and the complexities of hook ups from
Melody Bates And 5th Wall Studio to Present ALL THE BIRDS OF THE WORLD
Melody Bates, in partnership with 5th Wall Studio, will present All the Birds of the World, part of her Enchanted Islands. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Melody Bates, in partnership with 5th Wall Studio, will present All the Birds of the World, part of her Enchanted Islands. Learn how to purchase tickets.
What Will the Neighbors Say? to Present World Premiere of THIRD LAW at Culture Lab LIC
What Will the Neighbors Say? and Culture Lab LIC will present the World Premiere of Third Law, an interactive theatrical experience created by What Will the Neighbors Say?. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
What Will the Neighbors Say? and Culture Lab LIC will present the World Premiere of Third Law, an interactive theatrical experience created by What Will the Neighbors Say?. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
THE SCRIPT IN THE CLOSET Comes to La MaMa in March
'The Script in the Closet,' a new farce written and directed by Joyce Griffen, follows the misadventures and jealousies of a Pulitzer Prize-winning, husband-and-wife writing team who discover untitled pages of a mystery screenplay on their shared laptop. Catch the show from March 1 to 17, 2024 at La MaMa E.T.C. (Downstairs Theatre), 66 East Fourth Street.
'The Script in the Closet,' a new farce written and directed by Joyce Griffen, follows the misadventures and jealousies of a Pulitzer Prize-winning, husband-and-wife writing team who discover untitled pages of a mystery screenplay on their shared laptop. Catch the show from March 1 to 17, 2024 at La MaMa E.T.C. (Downstairs Theatre), 66 East Fourth Street.
The Green Room 42 to Present JOHN HUME AND FRIENDS GO TO THE MOVIES
Join John Hume and Friends for an evening of movie-themed music at The Green Room 42.
Join John Hume and Friends for an evening of movie-themed music at The Green Room 42.
La MaMa Experimental Theater Club and Kinding Sindaw to Present New Exhibition 'In Honor of the Ancestors'
La MaMa Experimental Theater Club and Kinding Sindaw present a new exhibition, 'In Honor of the Ancestors: Indigenous Living Traditions from the Philippines in Diaspora,' open now through Sunday, January 26, 2024 at La MaMa Galleria.
La MaMa Experimental Theater Club and Kinding Sindaw present a new exhibition, 'In Honor of the Ancestors: Indigenous Living Traditions from the Philippines in Diaspora,' open now through Sunday, January 26, 2024 at La MaMa Galleria.
A HOME WHAT HOWLS (OR THE HOUSE WHAT WAS RAVINE) to Begin Performances at Steppenwolf Theatre in February
Steppenwolf Theatre presents the world premiere of 'a home what howls (or the house what was ravine)' by Matthew Paul Olmos.
Steppenwolf Theatre presents the world premiere of 'a home what howls (or the house what was ravine)' by Matthew Paul Olmos.
MEDEA THE MUSICAL to be Presented At The Green Room 42 This Weekend
Experience the stunning production of MEDEA THE MUSICAL at Green Room 42 this weekend. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Experience the stunning production of MEDEA THE MUSICAL at Green Room 42 this weekend. Learn how to purchase tickets!
World Premiere of SUKKOT Comes to the 6th Act in January
The 6th Act has announced that Natalie Lander, Liza Seneca, Andy Robinson and Jonathan Slavin will star in the world premiere of SUKKOT, written by Matthew Leavitt (The Boomerang Effect) and directed by Joel Zwick (My Big Fat Greek Wedding).
The 6th Act has announced that Natalie Lander, Liza Seneca, Andy Robinson and Jonathan Slavin will star in the world premiere of SUKKOT, written by Matthew Leavitt (The Boomerang Effect) and directed by Joel Zwick (My Big Fat Greek Wedding).
David Harbour, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ann Dowd, and Denis O'Hare to Perform in Signature Theatre Reading of Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST
Signature Theatre today will present an all-star benefit reading of Sam Shepard’s contemporary classic True West, led by acclaimed actors Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear, Girls) as Austin, David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow) as Lee, Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale, Compliance) as Mom, and Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story, True Blood) as Saul.
Signature Theatre today will present an all-star benefit reading of Sam Shepard’s contemporary classic True West, led by acclaimed actors Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear, Girls) as Austin, David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow) as Lee, Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale, Compliance) as Mom, and Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story, True Blood) as Saul.
World Premiere of Truth Future Bachman's SKYWARD: An Endling Elegy Comes to Lincoln Center
Following the 2022 presentation of Luna and the Starbodies at last year’s Festival of Firsts, Lincoln Center will host the world premiere of Bachman's next great origin story within their multiversal mythos, Skyward: An Endling Elegy.
Following the 2022 presentation of Luna and the Starbodies at last year’s Festival of Firsts, Lincoln Center will host the world premiere of Bachman's next great origin story within their multiversal mythos, Skyward: An Endling Elegy.
New Musical AFTERMATH Will Receive Staged Reading With Piper Theatre Next Month
Piper Theatre will present an upcoming staged reading of a new musical, 'Aftermath,' as part of their Spotlight Series. Learn more about the upcoming reading and find out how you can attend!
Piper Theatre will present an upcoming staged reading of a new musical, 'Aftermath,' as part of their Spotlight Series. Learn more about the upcoming reading and find out how you can attend!
James Clements Named 2023-2024 Teaching Artist In Residence And Arts Entrepreneurship Fellow At The NYU Production Lab
James Clements (he/him), a Scottish actor, writer, theatremaker, arts educator and producer, has been named the 2023-2024 Teaching Artist in Residence and the Arts Entrepreneurship Fellow at the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development's Creative Career Hub in residence at the NYU Production Lab.
James Clements (he/him), a Scottish actor, writer, theatremaker, arts educator and producer, has been named the 2023-2024 Teaching Artist in Residence and the Arts Entrepreneurship Fellow at the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development's Creative Career Hub in residence at the NYU Production Lab.
FOREVER AFTER Cast Revealed at The Siggy at The Flea Theater
Along with Doric Wilson's play Forever After Playwright Danielle Frimer's play A Marriage Is A Story We Tell And Keep Telling will hit the stage at The Siggy at The Flea Theater this August. In this production a queer couple hides in the supply closet moments before what they hope will be their perfect wedding. Their jitters rocket them into a metaphysical meta theatrical manic meditation on the heteronormative nature of the marriage industry complex.
Along with Doric Wilson's play Forever After Playwright Danielle Frimer's play A Marriage Is A Story We Tell And Keep Telling will hit the stage at The Siggy at The Flea Theater this August. In this production a queer couple hides in the supply closet moments before what they hope will be their perfect wedding. Their jitters rocket them into a metaphysical meta theatrical manic meditation on the heteronormative nature of the marriage industry complex.
ENCHANTED ISLANDS Coming To DownEast Maine In July
Something magical is happening for families of all ages in the Deer Isle woods this summer from July 23-31, 2023.
Something magical is happening for families of all ages in the Deer Isle woods this summer from July 23-31, 2023.
Joe's Pub & Truth Future Bachman to Present QUEER TIME RHAPSODY Pride Concert
Truth Future Bachman (The Public, Lincoln Center) and their starry crew of vocalists will celebrate pride on June 20th at 7pm in Bachman’s “Queer Time Rhapsody”.
Truth Future Bachman (The Public, Lincoln Center) and their starry crew of vocalists will celebrate pride on June 20th at 7pm in Bachman’s “Queer Time Rhapsody”.
New Musical and Play Workshops, Free Readings & More Set for Vassar College's 37th Powerhouse Theater Season
Vassar College has announced the lineup for the 37th Powerhouse Theater Season. The annual summer season brings together some of todayʼs most influential theatrical voices and welcomes the next generation of theater artists as members of the renowned Powerhouse Theater Training Program.
Vassar College has announced the lineup for the 37th Powerhouse Theater Season. The annual summer season brings together some of todayʼs most influential theatrical voices and welcomes the next generation of theater artists as members of the renowned Powerhouse Theater Training Program.
DEATH OF A SALESMAN: A NEW PLAY to Premiere at 2023 FRIGID Fringe Festival in February
Eco-Ennis will present Death of a Salesman: A New Play written by Austen Halpern-Graser and directed by Caroline Burkhart.
Eco-Ennis will present Death of a Salesman: A New Play written by Austen Halpern-Graser and directed by Caroline Burkhart.
Time & Space Limited Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Launching its 50th year, Time & Space Limited / TSL begins with a reception for an exhibit of photographs, gleaned from the archives and enlarged for the gallery walls, that document some of the venues in New York City and in Hudson NY where Linda designed the sets and lighting.
Launching its 50th year, Time & Space Limited / TSL begins with a reception for an exhibit of photographs, gleaned from the archives and enlarged for the gallery walls, that document some of the venues in New York City and in Hudson NY where Linda designed the sets and lighting.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has La Mama E.T.C. been nominated for?
Regional Theatre Award (Tony Awards), Outstanding Performance Art Production (IT Awards) for Balletto Stiletto, Outstanding Performance Art Production (IT Awards) for Saint Oedipus, Special Awards (Drama Desk Awards) and Special Citations (Obie Awards).
What awards has La Mama E.T.C. won?
La Mama E.T.C. has received several prestigious awards, including the Regional Theatre Award from the Tony Awards, Special Awards from the Drama Desk Awards, and Special Citations from the Obie Awards.
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