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Lamia: A Dance-Theatre Exploration

A blending of live music, dance, fashion, and theatre that asks "How far would you go for love?"

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Lamia: A Dance-Theatre Exploration

Lamia: A Dance-Theatre Exploration

Lamia: A Dance-Theatre Exploration

Lamia: A Dance-Theatre Exploration

Lamia: A Dance-Theatre Exploration

A blending of live music, dance, fashion, and theatre that asks "How far would you go for love?"

A blending of live music, dance, fashion, and theatre that asks "How far would you go for love?"

A blending of live music, dance, fashion, and theatre that asks "How far would you go for love?"

A blending of live music, dance, fashion, and theatre that asks "How far would you go for love?"

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1 Campaign |
New York, United States
$1,500 USD 31 backers
30% of $5,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Theatre Uzume is a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of Theater Uzume must be made payable to "Fractured Atlas" only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Who are we?

Theatre Uzume was founded at the New School for Drama in 2014 by Suzanne Karpinski. It is a platform for emerging artists to work collaboratively on the development of hybrid or multidisciplinary theatre and its performance. We bring together media from live rock music, dance, visual art, fashion, and puppetry to circus with narrative theater. This rehearsal-intensive, devised manner of working empowers artists to explore fresh manners of expressing their ideas.

How far would you go to reach the one you love?

You try on their friends, you try on their opinions. You change your hair. You change your life.  Then you look in the mirror and realize you no longer know who you are….

Lamia is the latest devised project here at Theatre Uzume. Working in collaboration, it is an exciting new dance-theatre project that features the music of psychedelic guitar rocker John Barber of Ellis Ashbrook and Brooklyn pop chanteuse Janna Pelle, fashion designer Jessica Lapidos of Tilly and William, and choreographer Shannon Stowe of New Dance Theatre!

Lamia is a serpent that yearns to be human. She watches the life of a man she desires unfold, helpless to attract his attention. When a stranger offers her the chance to assume a womanly form, she must carry her shameful secret with her, lest her true identity destroy them both. Part dance, part live-music and part theater, Lamia explores the lengths we go to and what we compromise to reach the promise of love.

We are currently in development! Our first workshop showing concluded on August 7th, 2015 at Westbeth Gallery in Manhattan. We conducted talkbacks after the performance to gather feedback from our audience. We are gearing up with another round of readings this winter, and if we succeed in raising funds, will bring you a full production around April 2016.

How Does Your Money Help?

Lamia is a collaboration of over 15 artists and performers with a common artistic goal. We need $5000 to cover the basic costs of labor and space for the production.

$25 pays for over one hour of rehearsal space;

$50 pays our musicians for one performance;

$100 pays for our website hosting and program printing;

$250 goes towards compensating our lovely designers and making sure they have the materials they need to do great work;

$500 covers half of our marketing costs!

We are fiscally sponsored by the 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Fractured Atlas, and your contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law! Every dollar you donate, from $10 to $1,000, will help us reach our goal.

Fiscal sponsorship from Fractured Atlas allows us to raise tax-deductible funds for the project, piece by piece, finding support from individual donations and grants that are exclusively committed to nurturing the developing work. 

Here's a breakdown of our expenses:

Other Ways You Can Help

Please contribute to Lamia!  Other ways you can help are:  

Share this campaign with your network! 

Like our Facebook page!  

Check out our Website: www.TheatreUzume.com

Credits:

Videography & Editing: Joe Roper, Matt Hartman, Shannon Stowe

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Thank you on Facebook!

$3 USD
Thank you in the program and on our Facebook page!
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Glass of wine at the show!

$10 USD
In addition to a public thank you, you will receive a free glass of wine at the show!
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April 2016
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Handblown Glass Bottle Stopper

$20 USD
In addition to a thank you in the program, we will ship you this beautiful bottle stopper. If you're looking for a great, inexpensive gift, this is for you!
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December 2015
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One ticket to the show!

$20 USD
In addition to a thank you in our program, receive one ticket to the show, with priority seating. You will receive an email to confirm your reservation for the night you choose.
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January 2016
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Digital Download EP

$25 USD
In addition to receiving a thank you in our program, receive an exclusive link to download a sampler of tracks from the forthcoming production, composed and performed by John Barber of Ellis Ashbrook, and Janna Pelle!
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February 2016
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Block Print Holiday Cards (4)

$25 USD
Receive a thank you in the program, plus a one of a kind set of 4 handmade inked, block print greeting cards, perfect for the holidays! Each set of 4 contains 4 unique images. Ships immediately, in time to give as a gift!
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A pair of tickets to the show!

$30 USD
In addition to a thank you in our program, receive two tickets to the show, with priority seating. You will receive an email to confirm your reservation for the night you choose.
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January 2016
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Handmade Circle Scarf

$40 USD
In addition to a thank you in the program, and the digital EP, you will receive a handmade circle scarf. Available in several colors! Makes a wonderful gift for the holidays!
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Aerial Class with Nicki Miller

$40 USD
In addition to a thank you in the program, you will receive a gift certificate for a group aerial class with aerialist Nicki Miller! Learn to fly as you cover the basics on your choice of silks or rope.
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January 2016
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LAMIA Tote Bag

$50 USD
Receive a thank you in the program, the digital EP, plus your very own LAMIA canvas tote bag! Bag is 100% cotton and perfect for showing off your excellent taste in theatre!
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February 2016
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Sterling Silver Lamia Pendant

$50 USD
Receive a thank you in the program, the digital EP, plus a sterling silver snake pendant, on a silver chain. Approx. 3". A unique gift item!
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December 2015
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Holiday Cards + EP Set

$50 USD
Receive a thank you in the program, the digital EP, plus a one of a kind set of 4 handmade inked, block print greeting cards, perfect for the holidays! Each set of 4 contains 4 unique images. Ships immediately, in time to give as a gift!
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Private Yoga Class with Torrie

$60 USD
In addition to a thank you in the program and the digital EP, you will receive a 60 minute private yoga session with instructor Torrie Ogilvie! Not in NYC? No problem, session can also be done over Skype!
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60 Minute Deep Tissue Massage

$60 USD
In addition to a thank you in the program, you will receive a 60 minute, full body therapeutic Swedish massage with deep tissue work from masseuse Aurea Tomeski! Available as a gift certificate for the perfect gift!
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January 2016
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Private Music Lesson

$75 USD
Receive a thank you in the program, the digital EP, plus a 60 minute lesson in your home on either piano/keyboard or guitar with composer John Barber or director/musician Suzanne Karpinski! (Skype available for outside NYC). Available as a Gift Certificate in time for the Holidays!
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December 2015
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Private Dance/Fitness Coaching

$75 USD
Receive a thank you in the program, the digital EP, plus a private fitness training session with choreographer and fitness guru Shannon Stowe! Available as a Gift Certificate in time for the Holidays!
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December 2015
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An Original Song in Your Honor

$100 USD
In addition to receiving a thank you in our program and a pair of tickets to the show, one of our composers will write you a song! Provide us with a few salient details you'd like to share about yourself, and we will present you with a unique composition you can share with your friends and cherish forever! We will send you an mp3 or CD. Makes a great holiday gift!
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December 2015
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Headshots with Renegade Pix!

$175 USD
In addition to receiving a thank you in the program, you will receive a session with Headshot photographer Renee Renata Bergan at Renegade Pix! Choose from an outdoor or at home 1 hour photo shoot, studio shoot available for additional rental fee. Get your new year off to a great start with a fresh look!
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Music Lesson 4 Pack

$300 USD
Receive a thank you, EP, tote bag, pair of tickets to the show, and 4 (four) 45-minute music lessons in your home on either piano/keyboard or guitar with composer John Barber or director/musician Suzanne Karpinski! Must be located within the NYC area. Available as a Gift Certificate in time for the holidays!
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December 2015
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Associate Producer Credit

$1,000 USD
Your generous soul will receive a public thank you in all of our print/online advertising, the EP, tote bag, a pair of tickets to the show, free lesson of your choice (or gift certificate to give to an NYC friend), as well as credit in our billing as an associate producer of LAMIA!
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