Photo Flash: First Look at Oversize Puppets Onstage in SIX CHARACTERS at La MaMa

SIX CHARACTERS - a new puppet and multi-media work created by the renowned writer-director Theodora Skipitares, and inspired by Luigi Pirandello's classic play SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR - will be given its world premiere production this spring, presented by La MaMa in association with Skysaver Productions at theEllen Stewart Theatre (66 E. 4 St.), with performances now to April 16. Press opening is April 3. SIX CHARACTERS is directed, designed and adapted by Theodora Skipitares and marks a milestone as the 25th play she's created in 30 years on stage. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below!

Featuring giant puppet figures, video and live music by Sxip Shirey, SIX CHARACTERS explores family dynamics, reality vs. illusion and feelings of displacement in today's world. Highlights of the production are guest appearances by Margaret Mead, the legendary anthropologist, and Pirandello himself.

Pirandello's expansive body of work includes THE IMBECILE and THE MAN WITH THE FLOWER IN HIS MOUTH. Pirandello is considered one of the forefathers of the Theater of the Absurd movement. SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR is the late Italian writer's exploration of the relationship between authors, their characters and theater artists.

The cast of SIX CHARACTERS features Jane Catherine Shaw, Jan Leslie Harding, Thomas Walker, Jordan Morton, Accra Shepp and Chris Ignacio. Set design is by Obie winner Donald Eastman and dramaturgy is by Andrea Balis.

SIX CHARACTERS will perform now through April 16 - Thursdays thru Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. Tickets are $25. $20 for students/seniors. With 10 for $10 also available. To purchase, visit www.lamama.org or call 646 430 5374.

Photo Credit: Theo Cote