In 1965 LIFE magazine published an astonishing photo essay of two New York City junkies, John and Karen, shot by iconic photojournalist Bill Eppridge. These pictures, the most controversial that LIFE had ever published, shocked readers by bringing the grim reality of addiction into the American living room. Inspired by these photographs, LIT’s creative director Carlo D’Amore explores the potential immersive theater has as a tool for empathic connection. With Live In Theater these photographs will now come alive.
NEW YORK CITY – The infamous “Needle Park” is the backdrop for an interactive journey where fourteen participants (YOU) are immersed in the world of John and Karen. You will traverse the Lower East Side and play roles: friends, family, fellow drug addicts, as you bond and become complicit in the love story at the heart of these “two lives lost to heroin.”
Please note: This experience has a running time of 80 minutes, and it will be performed entirely outdoors, rain or shine!
Ages: We recommend all participants be 16 +.
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Mars
The Chain Theatre (1/27 - 2/1)
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Always Young The Musical
Theater For The New City (1/15 - 2/1) NEW MUSICAL
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Brody Went Missing
Caveat (2/1 - 2/1) COMEDY | |
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Empower State of Mind
City Winery NYC (2/2 - 2/2)
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An Enemy of the People (Equity Approved Showcase)
American Theatre of Actors (1/28 - 2/8)
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Two Birds And A Bag Of Bones
The LATEA Theater (1/21 - 1/25) OFF-OFF-BROADWAY PREMIERE
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Broadway Magic Hour
Broadway Comedy Club (1/1 - 6/30)
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Lobby Hero
Manes Studio Theatre of Long Island (1/9 - 1/25)
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Overland!
The Tank (1/23 - 1/25) | |
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The Sound of Spring: A Chinese New Year Concert with The Orchestra Now
Rose Theater, Jazz at Lincoln Center (2/15 - 2/15) | |
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Sparkle Baby - Lace Larrabee
Lace Larrabee (11/25 - 1/28) | |
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Hadestown at Walter Kerr Theatre
Walter Kerr Theatre (11/13 - 2/5) | |
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The Brothers Size
Ujima Theater Company (2/27 - 3/8) | |
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