About This Show

THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY

EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, CRYSTAL FIELD

PRESENTS

DRAGITA (A Dragsploitation fantasy)

Book & Lyrics by Terry Lee King
This original musical is about a powerful drag queen of The  Village, and her people being captured and enslaved by a maniacal Mayor named Hetero. Performed by the award-winning theater company Jewels Earthbound Angels, this explosive romp is action-packed and full of political and social messages of the past as well as the present. With an Original Composition by Nelson Lucena and Book & Lyrics skillfully placed by Terry Lee King. This story takes you on a journey filled with pain, thrills, sadness as well as laughter. This musical also incorporates the importance of mask-wearing and battling the pandemic. There are soldiers, villagers, royalty, and even magical fairy God Mothers.

The talented cast includes: Maria Lucena, Nelson Lucena, Nelson Gonzalez, Sam Gutierrez, Inez Guzman, Christopher Pereyra, Cerinez Pereyra, Jon-Jon Mitchell, Ciara Ailani Velez, Ebonāya Smallwood, Jessie Ortiz, Matthew Seepersad, Billy Little, and Felix Sicardo.

Mama Jones, from Love & Hip Hop fame, is one of our mentors. And Crystal Field is our Creative Advisor. Directed by Terry Lee King, Choreographed by Inez Guzman Pereyra -King, Extra Music, and Lyrics by Crystal Field, Joseph Vernon Banks, Nelson Gonzalez, Jessie Ortiz, and Terry Lee King
Sound & Lights by Justin Rodriguez & Natasha Velez. Set by Mark and Lytza.

COVID Protocol and Etiquette:
As of August 17 2021, people 12 and older are required to show proof they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use by the FDA or WHO.
Proof of vaccination may include the NYC Vaccination Record, CDC Vaccination Card (or photo), Excelsior Pass or NYC COVID Safe App.

All patrons must be vaccinated in order to see shows. Please provide proof before purchasing tickets.
Everyone must wear a face mask for entry into the theater or when moving around.

Show Details

Dates: Opening Night: December 3, 2021 Final Performance: December 19, 2021

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