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Ramayana 2k3
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CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Nov 20, 2003
Closed Dec 7, 2003

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http://www.lamama.org

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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

Ramayana 2k3, based on the epic Hindu tale, is the latest creation by the Fabulous Monsters Performance Group from Los Angeles. The piece is performed as an electronic dance drama, directed by Robert A. Prior, and choreographed by Stephen Hues.

The production features a cast of 21 (playing countless roles from goddesses to warriors, and from demons to monkeys) in this modern retelling of the 2,000 year-old Hindu myth by Indian poet Valmiki.

Schedule

Nov 20-23 at 7:30pm

Nov 25, 28-30 at 7:30pm

December 2 - 7 at 7:30pm

THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:



La MaMa E.T.C.
74 E 4th St
New York, NY 10003


WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING?

Whether tumbling through the air, battling on stilts, or wrapping their bodies around each other in sensuous movements, the performers of Ramayana 2K3 create a visual feast. The Ramayana is one of the oldest and most widely known of the world's myths; a foundation of Hindu culture, it tells the story of the god Vishnu, come to Earth in human form to combat the evil Ravana, whose powers protect him from the gods but who might still be brought down by mortal man.

I've seen a number of interpretations of the Ramayana over the years. But never have I experienced one as visually and aurally sumptuous as this one. Writer-director Robert A. Prior of the Fabulous Monsters Performance Group creates [...]


Reviewed by Dan Bacalzo on Nov 26, 2003

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