La MaMa Experimental Theater Club's production of CAMP WANATACHI begins a three-week run tonight, January 21st, at 7:30pm, with official opening set for Wednesday, January 26th. CAMP WANATACHI is described as a hilariously provocative new electro-musical that explores two girls' journey of sexual discovery within the unlikely setting of an all-female Christian summer camp. Mashing sick beats with lush live orchestrations, this thrilling piece of theater challenges our preconceptions about the relationship between sex and religion, and in doing so imparts to us an essential truth: "There is no fear in love."
For more info, visit www.campwanatachi.com.
For tickets, visit www.lamama.org or call 212-475-7710
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
All performances will be held at La Mama E.T.C., located at 74A East 4th Street, between Bowery and 2nd Avenue.
Fri, Jan 21, 7:30pm (Preview)
Sat, Jan 22, 7:30pm (Preview)
Sun, Jan 23, 2:30pm (Preview)
Weds, Jan 26, 7:30pm (Premiere)
Thurs, Jan 27, 7:30pm
Fri, Jan 28, 7:30pm
Sat, Jan 29, 2:30pm
Sat, Jan 29, 7:30pm
Sun, Jan 30, 2:30pm
Weds, Feb 2, 7:30pm
Thurs, Feb 3, 7:30pm
Fri, Feb 4, 7:30pm
Sat, Feb 5, 2:30pm
Sat, Feb 5, 7:30pm
Sun, Feb 6, 2:30pm
SYNOPSIS
CAMP WANATACHI follows the story of 14 year-old Jana-an impetuous, pubescent, born-again Christian. This summer, Jana's world is turned upside down when her friendship with Titi O'Malley-a promiscuous, bulimic beauty-challenges her faith and forces her to wrestle with desires she'd rather leave under the covers. Under an idyllic sky and fueled by roasted marshmallows, a cast of eccentric campers and counselors struggle to understand what love truly means.
CAST & PRODUCTION TEAM:
Starring Krystina Alabado (Spring Awakening 1st National Tour), Liz Byrne, Hannah DelMonte, Alyse Alan Louis (Mamma Mia!), Thom Miller, Marissa O'Donnell (Shrek the Musical), Natalie Elizabeth Weiss, & Keaton Whittaker (A Little Night Music).
- From the Production team of Ian Pai (co-founder of Blue Man Group, music director of Fischerspooner) Bridget Regan (star of Disney-ABC's Legend of the Seeker), and Lydia Cheuk (The Euthanasist). General Management by BrIan Smith (Catch Me If You Can)
- Written and composed by Natalie Elizabeth Weiss (of Unicornicopia)
- Electronic music by glitch-hop pioneer Travis Stewart, aka Machinedrum
- Book co-written by Bekah Brunstetter (OORAH!, Atlantic Theater Company)
- Directed by Matt Cowart (Sondheim: The Birthday Concert with the New York Philharmonic)
- Choreography by Vanessa Walters
- Casting by Megan Larche, C.S.A. (A Chorus Line)
CAMP WANATACHI features lighting design by Marc Janowitz (My Morning Jacket, Passion Pit), costume design by Ren LaDassor, sound design by Matt Koenig (Blue Man Group) and audio effects design by Andrew Russell Thomas (Bruce High Quality Foundation). The music director is Zak Sandler, with orchestrations by Conrad Winslow. Isaac Klein serves as associate director.
