Join NYSCA artists-in-residence Kate Rigg and Lyris Hung (Slanty Eyed Mama) at La MaMa Galleria for a series of FREE / Pay-What-You-Can workshops and an exclusive work-in-progress presentation! 🎭🎻✨
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Juilliard-trained virtuoso electric violinist Lyris Hung and award-winning comic, playwright, and lyricist Kate Rigg bring their signature blend of spoken word, rock, comedy, and storytelling to 47 Great Jones Street for three special events.
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EVENT SCHEDULE
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📍 Location: La MaMa Galleria (47 Great Jones St.)
🎟️ Admission: FREE / Pay-What-You-Can (RSVP required)
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1️⃣ SPEAK UP! SPEAK OUT! (Youth Workshop)
🗓️ Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
• Intensive spoken word, poetry, and storytelling workshop with live improvised musical accompaniment for youth ages 14–22.
• Limited to 15 participants + 25 observers.
• Bring: Comfortable clothes, pen, paper, and water.
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2️⃣ SPOKEN WORD & PERFORMANCE BOOT CAMP FOR ARTISTS
🗓️ Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
• An immersive creativity lab helping artists speak truth to power through choral work, improvised music, and original solo/group spoken word.
• Limited to 15 participants + 25 observers.
• Bring: Comfortable clothes, pen, paper, and water.
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3️⃣ SLANTY EYED MAMA: How to Save Yourself From Stupid Ideas the World Made Up About You And Become an Absolute Legend
🗓️ Saturday, November 7, 2026
• Open Rehearsal Hours: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Drop-in to witness the creative writing and music process)
• Work-in-Progress Presentation & Interactive Idea Lab: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Performance followed by audience discussion)
• Strictly limited to 40 guests!
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🔗 RSVP & Reserve your spot now: https://vist.ly/5qp2a
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