RAGING SQUID INK and ERIC SCHMALENBERGER are pleased to announce the world premiere production of Ja SPECIAL PREVIEW SHOWS SEPTEMBER 18th AND 19th AT 8 P.M.
RAGING SQUID INK AND ERIC SCHMALENBERGER
Proudly Presents the World Premiere of
DEAD DREAM MACHINE
An abandoned theater…a horrific experiment…a living nightmare
Written by JAKE THOMAS
Directed and Choreographed by RACHEL KLEIN
LIMITED SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT
SEPTEMBER 18 – OCTOBER 13, 2013 AT LA LUZ
OPENING NIGHT IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 AT 8 P.M. TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT DEADDREAMMACHINE.EVENTBRI
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In an abandoned theater on the outskirts of town, an experiment is being conducted—one which extracts dreams. But if this insane enterprise works, what dreams may come? Mad scientists, monstrous killers, tyrannical royalty, government witches and hipster occultists (and not one damn vampire or zombie) explode forth in this crazed horror anthology that incorporates song, dance, puppetry, aerial, magic and more to build an out of body theatrical experience. DEAD DREAM MACHINE, written by Jake Thomas and directed by Rachel Klein, stars various luminaries from the alternative stages of New York City, including Darlinda Just Darlinda, “Mastermind of Bizarre Extravaganza”, as The Queen/The Domestic Goddess, Arden Leigh, author of the book The New Rules Of Attraction, as Woman/Audrey, Michael Cavadias, performance artist, as Marcus, Malia Scharf, director of the upcoming documentary "Kenny Scharf, More, Newer, Nower, Better, Funner", as O'Connor, Eric Schmalenberger from Blunderland and Banzi!!!, as the Impresario, the Great Dubini, a Ripley’s Believe it or Not magician as O'Bannon/Man, and more have united to create the ultimate colorful and wicked theatrical horror experience, which through a rich narrative taps into different fears that resonate in all of us. The cast is rounded out by Aurora Black, ("The Prima Ballerina of Burlesque") as the Nightmare Dancer, Chris Cipriano as Drew/Peter/Nameless/Humphrey/the Vizier, Elena Delgado (actress, aerialist, House of Yes) as Angelica, Brian Ferree (aerialist) as Will/Ed/Humphrey, Jillaine Gill as Laura/the Dreamer, Nicki Miller as Jackson/Aerial Dancer, Robyn Nielsen as Cathleen/Dancer, Amanda Peck (Peoples Improv Theater) as Janet/Servant Girl, Michael Porshe (RKP Ensemble) as The Master Story Teller/Demon Bartender, David F. Slone, Esq. (the Love Show) as EmCee/Bouncer and Charlie Wilson as Anthony/Lawrence. The production, produced by Eric Schmalenberger and Jake Thomas, features scenic design by Evan Collier with fabrication by Arch Production and Design, costume and puppet design by Elena Delgado and Juanita Cardenas, and lighting design by Ben Kato. Sean Gill is the video art director, the associate director and the sound designer and Marina Steinberg is the stage manager. Marketing and PR by Katie Rosin/Kampfire PR
THE DEAD DREAM MACHINE plays the following regular schedule through Sunday, October 13: Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. There are additional performances on Wednesday, September 18 and Sunday, October 13th at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15-$25 and are now available online at www.deaddreammachine.eventbrite.com or by calling 1-800-350-8850. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the theater ½ hour prior to performance. Running Time: 2 hrs
September 18th Heather Christian (Heather Christian & the Arbornauts, Witness Relocation, The T.E.A.M.) September 19th Ashley Kate Adams (Bdwy: La Cage Aux Folles)
September 20th Rob Roth (Screen Test, Click And Drag, The Mystery of Claywoman)
September 21st Randy Jones (original cowboy from the Village People)
September 26th Mx Justin Vivian Bond (TANGO: My Childhood, Backwards and in High Heels, Bdwy: Kiki and Herb Alive on Broadway, Tony nomination)
September 27th Lady Rizo (“Cabaret Superstar” - New York Magazine, Grammy winner)
September 28th Michael Musto (journalist, columnist for Gawker and Out)
11/06/2013
The Machine is resting but the dreams are still here.... Here is something incredible for you to watch from our own Michael Cavadias and one of our Shamans the incredible Rob Roth. Please enjoy!
Ju**ie Doctors
“Ju**ie Doctors” is a short film directed by Rob Roth and written by Michael Cavadias. The film features Will Janowitz (Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire, Taking Woodstock),…
10/21/2013
Hello, you beautiful dreamers!
Thank you for helping us make THE DEAD DREAM MACHINE a raging success! It's been a week since closing night and we've only just begun to recuperate! Multiple sold out shows, incredible guest stars, lots of wonderful word of mouth and such a lovely and supportive audience, we absolutely cannot thank you all enough!
We've heard from a number of you that you'd like to hear more about the show and where some of our many talented cast and crew are going next, and so we wanted to write this follow-up. There has been some murmurs about the future life of THE DEAD DREAM MACHINE (not dead yet!), so if you'd like to continue being alerted about the show's future, please message us with your email and we will put you on our mailing list. I promise, no inbox flooding, no giving out your info. I only write about monsters, I'm not one in real life.
If you want to show further support for our strange little creation, the best thing you can do is vote for us in the Innovative Theater Awards, which you can do here:
Speaking of glorious things on the horizon, our brilliant director Rachel Klein is directing CARRIE: BLOOD, FIRE & BALLET with THE LOVE SHOW, which will include a number of THE DEAD DREAM MACHINE cast members and be performed at La Luz! Get your tickets now!
Also, on November 16th THE DEAD DREAM MACHINE producer and performer Eric Schmalenberger will be producing another one of his incredible art extravaganzas BANZAI!!! at The Red Lotus Room.
As for myself, now that the show has wrapped I'll be turning my attention back to my writing and my website, www.ragingsquidink.com.
Again, we can't thank you all enough for being such a generous, engaging and thoughtful audience. Thank you for making all of our dead little dreams come true.
Not a bad article to wake up too, in fact this is a fu***ng awesome way to wake up. F**k you coffee you never treat me this good!!!
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The final curtain has gone up. Thanks for all who played. . .
10/13/2013
"Elena Delgados aerial work was also visually striking" --My Entertainment World http://ht.ly/pEycM
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