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Imagining the Imaginary Invalid

First Preview: Jan 14, 2016
Opening Date: Jan 21, 2016
Closing Date: Feb 7, 2016
Running Time: 01:30
Imagining the Imaginary Invalid

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Playing @
La MaMa - Ellen Stewart Theatre
66 East 4th Street, New York City, NY 10003-8903
Using Moliere’s seminal play about the evils of the medical industry as a backdrop, Imagining the Imaginary Invalid takes you backstage as the cast prepares the set and tries to rehearse scenes from the play amidst personal discussions about money, medicine, politics, loss and the nature of inspiration.

As the audience watches the action unfold in layers, ballets spontaneously spring out of costume fittings, scenes devolve into arguments about art, money, and health and the performers struggle to create something in the wake of the loss of a leading player, played by Drama Desk and OBIE award winning actor Marylouise Burke.

A production by Mabou Mines and Trick Saddle
Originally conceived by the late Ruth Maleczech in collaboration with Julie Archer, Clove Galilee, and Valeria Vasilevski

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY thru SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SUNDAY @ 4 PM
Off-Off BroadwayPerformance ArtPlay - Drama
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 13
Audience Advisory: Sunday, January 24 at 4 PM Post-Show Discussion Mabou Mines and Talking Band lead a post-show discussion on bolstering artistic companies, creating bodies of work, and long-term relationships with La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club.

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$30.00 - $30.00

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$25 - Students/Seniors

Accessibility

  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevator access to the box office on the mezzanine and the theater on the 2nd floor.
  • Restroom

    Accessible bathrooms are available on the 2nd floor and 3rd floor.
  • Seating

    Capacity: 299
  • Telephone

    None on premises
  • Wheelchair Info

    A wheelchair accessible entry door on E 4th Street Talk to a house manager at the performance for accessible seating.

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