Off-Bway's The Death of Little Ibsen Extends Through 5/26

By: May. 08, 2006
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The Off-Broadway hit The Death of Little Ibsen has extended its run through May 26th at the at The Sanford Meisner Theater, where it began previews on April 27th and opened on April 29th.

Presented by Wakka Wakka Productions, and conceived, written and directed by the Wakka Wakka ensemble, the play commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the death of dramatist Henrik Ibsen on May 23, 1906. "Inspired by Ibsen's childhood puppet theater, this production for adult audiences blends live actors and puppetry...On this unusual journey, the literary giant and his puppet alter ego 'Little Ibsen' wrestle with ghosts of both Ibsen's characters and real people from his past as he prepares to accept his calling," according to press notes.

Made possible by grants from The Royal Norwegian Consulate General in New York, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs/Lower Manhattan Community Council, and The Felton Foundation, the production stars Gwendolyn Warnock, Kirjan Waage and David Arkema with lighting by Andrew Dickey, set by Angelo Trevisan, sound and production by Gabrielle Brechner, and music by Norwegian composer Lars Petter Hagen and Wakka Wakka Productions.

Founded in 2001, Wakka Wakka Productions Inc. is: David Arkema, Gabrielle Brechner, Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock. Provoked by styles such as grotesque, absurd and clown, Wakka Wakka Productions is devoted to pushing the boundaries of the imagination by creating works that are bold, unique and unpredictable. Past productions include B9: Clinch Mountain Lookout, Fattie and Skinny Show, and The Untold Story of Monkey. Their works have been seen at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, The Triad, P.S. 122, Manhattan TheatreSource, Wings Theater, and Galapagos, among others. Since March 2005 Wakka Wakka has been in-residence at B.B. King Blues Club in Times Square where they present their family puppet show Erik the Amazing and the Shallaballah monthly. Also in March 2005, Wakka Wakka was invited to perform for the King and Queen of Norway at the Norwegian Seaman's Church in New York.

The Death of Little Ibsen runs through May 26, Tuesday -Sunday at 8:00pm. The Sanford Meisner Theater is located at 164 Eleventh Avenue (between 22nd and 23rd Sts. -- accessible from the C & E trains at 23rd Street). Tickets are $20, available by calling 212-352-3101 or at www.TheaterMania.com. For more on Wakka Wakka Productions, visit For more information visit www.wakkawakka.org.


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