La Mama Experimental Theatre Club
Founded in 1961 by Ellen Stewart in a tiny basement on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, La MaMa is dedicated to the artist and all aspects of the theatre.
Artists who began their careers at La MaMa include: Sam Shepard, Lanford Wilson, Philip Glass, Robert Wilson, Harvey Fierstein, Blue Man Group, David and Amy Sedaris,
La MaMa also has a history of introducing America to international artists, including: Tadeusz Kantor, Andrei Serban, Kazuo Ohno and, more recently, the acclaimed Belarus Free Theatre.
In its 50 year history, La MaMa has been honored with more than 30 OBIE Awards, dozens of Drama Desk and Bessie Awards, and Villager Awards.
THE LA MAMA CAMPUS
- 4 Venues: Ellen Stewart Theater, First Floor Theater, The Downstairs and The Club
- Art gallery: La Galleria
- Rehearsal Studios: 47 Great Jones
In addition, La MaMa offers an annual artist's retreat, complete with workshops in directing, performing and playwriting at La MaMa Umbria International.
For theatre and rehearsal studio rentals: rentals@
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