Maria Camia
Maria Camia AKA MARICAMA is a Brooklyn based Filipino-American Visual Theatre Artist and Introspective Hypnosis Practitioner from Virginia Beach, Virginia, now living in New York for 13 years. She intends to make imagination useful in a traumatized society with her created world of Aricama, the land of practice, play, and healing.
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BIO
Maria Camia AKA MARICAMA is a Brooklyn based Filipino-American Visual Theatre Artist and Introspective Hypnosis Practitioner from Virginia Beach, Virginia, now living in New York for 13 years. She intends to make imagination useful in a traumatized society with her created world of Aricama, the land of practice, play, and healing. She has performed original productions for Chicago International Puppet Festival, Dixon Place, La MaMa, JetLAG Festival, Kino Saito, and others. Maria received the Jim Henson Workshop and Production Grants for her full length shows NEW MONY! And The Healing Shipment.
Maria is also an Introspective Hypnosis Practitioner where she guides clients one-on-one through past memories to release the stuck energies in the body and bring in more empowered love.
STAGE CREDITS
Additional Credits
Roxbury Arts Center, Roxbury NY
2026: Puppeteer: Blessings of Extinction, For Beauty or Sport, Dir. William PK Carter,
BAU Gallery, Beacon NY
2026: Set/Prop Design: KUNG FLOW at First Saturday at The Brooklyn Museum
2026: Back up Dancer: Hooligan Times Square KPOP Cover, GRL1S
2026: Puppeteer: Singer, Dreamcats!, Dir. Charlotte Lily Gaspard, Midnight Radio Show,
Gene Frenkle Theater
2026: Puppeteer: Ruby and Charlie, Dir. Jessica Simons, Puppetopia, HEREarts
2025: Puppeteer: Beautiful Without Consequence, Dir. William PK Carter,
La MaMa’s JUMPSTART, 74 E4th St NY
2025: Puppeteer: SUMMON PLAY, Dir. Lim Mui, La MaMa Creatures Festival, 74 E4th St NY
2025: Puppeteer: BISMARCK Dir. Dan Hurlin, A Tectonic Caberet,
Tectonic Theater Project Gala NY
2025: Puppet Fabricator: Metamorphoses (or A Few Ways of Keeping a Child from
Running Around at His Great Uncle’s Funeral), Krymov Lab,
La MaMa Experimental Club, NY
2024-2026: Red Team Leader: Pride Eve with Greedy Peasant,
TheCathedral Church of Saint John The Divine, NY
Awards and Nominations
2023: The Miranda Family Grant for The Healing Shipment
2023: The Puffin Grant for The Healing Shipment
2023: NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music, and Theatre for The Healing Shipment
2023: Jim Henson Production Grant for The Healing Shipment
2022: Jim Henson Workshop Grant for The Healing Shipment
2021: City Arts Corps Grant
2021: AIR Residency at Dixon Place funded by Cheryl Henson
2021: Covid Relief Puppeteers of America
2020: Jim Henson Workshop Grant for NEW MONY!
News
La Mama Puppet Festival Reveals International Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2026
La MaMa will present its 2026 Puppet Festival featuring world premieres and international artists exploring contemporary puppet theatre across multiple venues.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2026
La MaMa will present its 2026 Puppet Festival featuring world premieres and international artists exploring contemporary puppet theatre across multiple venues.
2026 LA MAMA PUPPET FESTIVAL Lineup to Include Endless Forms and More
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2026
La MaMa announced the 2026 lineup for its biannual puppet festival, featuring new contemporary works including the world premiere ENDLESS FORMS and TIRESIAS PRESENTS NEW WEIRD FUTURE - A WORK IN PROCESS.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2026
La MaMa announced the 2026 lineup for its biannual puppet festival, featuring new contemporary works including the world premiere ENDLESS FORMS and TIRESIAS PRESENTS NEW WEIRD FUTURE - A WORK IN PROCESS.
ARIAS WITH A TWIST to Extend Run at HERE Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2026
Arias with a Twist, created by NYC icon and chanteuse Joey Arias and renowned puppeteer Basil Twist, presented at the Dorothy B Williams Theatre at HERE Arts Center, has now been extended.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2026
Arias with a Twist, created by NYC icon and chanteuse Joey Arias and renowned puppeteer Basil Twist, presented at the Dorothy B Williams Theatre at HERE Arts Center, has now been extended.
Review Roundup: ARIAS WITH A TWIST at Here Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2026
Tandem Otter Productions is presenting the return of Arias with a Twist, created and performed by NYC icon, chanteuse, and performance artist Joey Arias. Read the reviews in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2026
Tandem Otter Productions is presenting the return of Arias with a Twist, created and performed by NYC icon, chanteuse, and performance artist Joey Arias. Read the reviews in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup.
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2026 - A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 16, 2026
BroadwayWorld has your official fall 2026 Off-Broadway preview, a complete guide to everything opening Off-Broadway! See West End transfers, stars in play revivals, multiple world premieres and more.
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 16, 2026
BroadwayWorld has your official fall 2026 Off-Broadway preview, a complete guide to everything opening Off-Broadway! See West End transfers, stars in play revivals, multiple world premieres and more.
ARIAS WITH A TWIST to Return to HERE Arts Center for Limited Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026
Joey Arias and Basil Twist's Drama Desk-nominated production ARIAS WITH A TWIST returns to HERE Arts Center for a limited run, nearly two decades after its world premiere at the downtown NYC venue.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026
Joey Arias and Basil Twist's Drama Desk-nominated production ARIAS WITH A TWIST returns to HERE Arts Center for a limited run, nearly two decades after its world premiere at the downtown NYC venue.
Photos: Midnight Radio's DREAMCATS! At The Gene Frankel Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
DREAMCATS! is now playing at The Gene Frankel Theatre in New York City. The shadow puppet musical is written and directed by Charlotte Lily Gaspard. The production will run through early May. See photos of the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
DREAMCATS! is now playing at The Gene Frankel Theatre in New York City. The shadow puppet musical is written and directed by Charlotte Lily Gaspard. The production will run through early May. See photos of the production.
WILD WORKS: PUPPETRY ON THE EDGE Series Launches at wild project in May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026
wild project will present WILD WORKS: PUPPETRY ON THE EDGE, a new puppetry series curated by Amanda Card, on May 6th in New York City, featuring performances from Nick Lehane, Maiko Kikuchi, Marcella Murray, and Purser & Amanda Card.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026
wild project will present WILD WORKS: PUPPETRY ON THE EDGE, a new puppetry series curated by Amanda Card, on May 6th in New York City, featuring performances from Nick Lehane, Maiko Kikuchi, Marcella Murray, and Purser & Amanda Card.
Gaven D. Trinidad’s LEARNING HOW TO READ By Moonlight Set For Benefit Reading At University Settlement
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
Leviathan Lab and partners will present a benefit reading of LEARNING HOW TO READ BY MOONLIGHT by Gaven D. Trinidad. The one-night event will take place in Manhattan and support adult English classes at University Settlement.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
Leviathan Lab and partners will present a benefit reading of LEARNING HOW TO READ BY MOONLIGHT by Gaven D. Trinidad. The one-night event will take place in Manhattan and support adult English classes at University Settlement.
Midnight Radio Show Debuts DREAMCATS! at Gene Frankel Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026
Midnight Radio Show will present the world premiere of DREAMCATS! from April 23 to May 3 at The Gene Frankel Theatre. This new shadow puppet musical, created by Charlotte Lily Gaspard, founder of Midnight Radio Show, explores a fantastical world where cats rule and study dreams.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026
Midnight Radio Show will present the world premiere of DREAMCATS! from April 23 to May 3 at The Gene Frankel Theatre. This new shadow puppet musical, created by Charlotte Lily Gaspard, founder of Midnight Radio Show, explores a fantastical world where cats rule and study dreams.
PUPPETOPIA 2026 to be Presented at HERE Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026
HERE Arts Center, in collaboration with Dream Music Puppetry, will host PUPPETOPIA 2026, featuring innovative puppetry performances including the world premiere of 'Parched'.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026
HERE Arts Center, in collaboration with Dream Music Puppetry, will host PUPPETOPIA 2026, featuring innovative puppetry performances including the world premiere of 'Parched'.
Tickets Now Available to THE EXPONENTIAL FESTIVAL 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025
The Exponential Festival will present and promotes theatrical performances created by New York-based artists and exhibited across Brooklyn. Tickets are now available on their website.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025
The Exponential Festival will present and promotes theatrical performances created by New York-based artists and exhibited across Brooklyn. Tickets are now available on their website.
THE EXPONENTIAL FESTIVAL to Return in January 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025
The Exponential Festival's annual performance festival will be returning for the eleventh year in January 2026. Learn more about the festival and see how to attend!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025
The Exponential Festival's annual performance festival will be returning for the eleventh year in January 2026. Learn more about the festival and see how to attend!
JUPITER'S JOURNEY TO EARTH Comes to the little OPERA theatre of ny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024
This spring, Baryshnikov Arts presents Jupiter’s Journey to the Earth, created by the little OPERA theatre of ny. The World Premiere of this family-friendly, English-language chamber opera will take place on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 7pm, with additional showings on Saturday, May 11 at 2pm & 6pm and Sunday, May 12 at 2pm.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024
This spring, Baryshnikov Arts presents Jupiter’s Journey to the Earth, created by the little OPERA theatre of ny. The World Premiere of this family-friendly, English-language chamber opera will take place on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 7pm, with additional showings on Saturday, May 11 at 2pm & 6pm and Sunday, May 12 at 2pm.
LA MAMA PUPPET FESTIVAL to Present Four World Premieres & More in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023
Explore the La MaMa Puppet Festival's thrilling lineup of four world-premiere shows. Experience the innovative and captivating puppetry performances as talented artists take the stage. Don't miss your chance to witness the latest creations in this exciting event.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023
Explore the La MaMa Puppet Festival's thrilling lineup of four world-premiere shows. Experience the innovative and captivating puppetry performances as talented artists take the stage. Don't miss your chance to witness the latest creations in this exciting event.
La MaMa Announces 62nd Season And Expansion Of RADICAL ACCESS INITIATIVE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2023
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club announces its 62nd Season and its RADICAL ACCESS INITITATIVE (RAI), an expansion of La MaMa's local and global network that increases outreach to new artists and audiences beyond the four walls of La MaMa's three theatres and new Community Arts Space.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2023
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club announces its 62nd Season and its RADICAL ACCESS INITITATIVE (RAI), an expansion of La MaMa's local and global network that increases outreach to new artists and audiences beyond the four walls of La MaMa's three theatres and new Community Arts Space.
The Episcopal Actors' Guild's Open Stage Grant Welcomes Leviathan Lab's LEARNING HOW TO READ BY MOONLIGHT To The Guild Hall Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2023
Leviathan Lab, a creative studio for Asian American Pacific Islander theatre artists, will present a nine-show, work-in-progress production run of LEARNING HOW TO READ BY MOONLIGHT, a new play by Gaven Trinidad (Rising Leader of Color, Theatre Communications Group), and directed by Mauricio Tafur Salgado (Co-Founder, Arts Ignite; Core Faculty, artEquity) and Maria Camia (THE HEALING SHIPMENT, Jumpstart Festival, La Mama ETC).
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2023
Leviathan Lab, a creative studio for Asian American Pacific Islander theatre artists, will present a nine-show, work-in-progress production run of LEARNING HOW TO READ BY MOONLIGHT, a new play by Gaven Trinidad (Rising Leader of Color, Theatre Communications Group), and directed by Mauricio Tafur Salgado (Co-Founder, Arts Ignite; Core Faculty, artEquity) and Maria Camia (THE HEALING SHIPMENT, Jumpstart Festival, La Mama ETC).
Leviathan Lab Presents A Workshop Of Gaven Trinidad's LEARNING TO READ BY MOONLIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2023
Leviathan Lab, a creative studio for Asian American Pacific Islander theatre artists, will present a nine-show, work-in-progress production run of LEARNING HOW TO READ BY MOONLIGHT.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2023
Leviathan Lab, a creative studio for Asian American Pacific Islander theatre artists, will present a nine-show, work-in-progress production run of LEARNING HOW TO READ BY MOONLIGHT.
The Center as West Park Announces New Cohort Of Puppetry Artists
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2022
THE CENTER AT WEST PARK (CWP), the Upper West Side's cultural hub for diverse, engaging, and boundary-pushing performing arts, announces the Cohort of resident artists selected for the 2022/2023 Object Movement Puppetry Residency & Festival, an annual presentation of new short works developed in residence at The Center at West Park.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2022
THE CENTER AT WEST PARK (CWP), the Upper West Side's cultural hub for diverse, engaging, and boundary-pushing performing arts, announces the Cohort of resident artists selected for the 2022/2023 Object Movement Puppetry Residency & Festival, an annual presentation of new short works developed in residence at The Center at West Park.
Puppet Homecoming Regional Festival Comes to Coney Island
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2022
Come be a part of the first Puppeteers of America Festival held in NYC since 1939! Join us for performances, panels, workshops, and more!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2022
Come be a part of the first Puppeteers of America Festival held in NYC since 1939! Join us for performances, panels, workshops, and more!
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