La MaMa 2015 Fall Gala
Monday, November 2nd.
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club
Ellen Stewart Theatre – 66 East 4th Street (2nd Fl.)
“La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club founded in 1961 by legend Ellen Stewart, is world renown for producing daring work in theatre, dance, performance, art, and music that defies form and transcends boundaries of language, race, gender, and culture.
* More than 4,000 productions have showcased the work of more than 150,000 artists from 70 countries.
* Each year 32,000 people of all ages and all backgrounds visit La MaMa for live performances, exhibitions, educational programs.
* La MaMa has been honored with more than 30 Obie Awards, dozens of Drama Desk, Bessie, and Villager Awards.
The Fall Gala is a wonderful opportunity to join the celebration of La MaMa’s legacy as a cultural institution whose doors have always been open to generations of artists with alternative and diverse perspectives. Warhol superstar Candy Darling, featured in the photos on the left by Amnon Ben Nomis, is one of many iconic artists to have walked through our doors. the distinctive voices of artists like her, and those featured at our gala, continue to pave the way for the next generation of inspiring creators. Gala proceeds greatly assist La MaMa in producing its 54th season of diverse and innovative work.”
Hosted by Sarah Jessica Parker and directed by Scott Wittman.
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