Broken Nails. A Marlene Dietrich Dialogue November 11, 2010

"Broken Nails. A Marlene Dietrich Dialogue" by Wiczy Theatre
Presented in association with The Polish Cultural Institute in New York
November 11 thru 21, 2010
La Mama E.T.C. (The Club)
74A East 4th Street, Manhattan
Thursdays through Saturdays at 10:00 PM, Sundays at 5:30 PM; $15
Tickets: www.lamama.org, (212) 475-7710
Running time: 45 minutes.
Conceived and performed by Anna Skubik
Written and directed by Romuald Wicza-Pokojski
Set designed by Romuald Wicza-Pokojski
Music arranged by Igor Nowicki
Puppet designed by Anna Skubik and Barbara Poczwardowska

Beautiful, determined, intelligent, controversial--Marlene Dietrich was a transcendent symbol of femininity, a lady of strong character and clear mind, a woman with claws. A fascinating figure to both men and women, Dietrich's personality has also seduced Anna Skubik, a young Polish actress and puppeteer who brings this German star to life by animating her as a life-size doll. Presented with the Polish Cultural Institute in New York, "Broken Nails. A Marlene Dietrich Dialogue" portrays Dietrich and her maid Gloria (both played by Skubik) in a co-dependent relationship during the star's last days in her Paris apartment.

"Broken Nails. A Marlene Dietrich Dialogue" is part of "La MaMa Puppet Series IV --Built to Perform," a series of five adult puppet theater productions and a popular children's attraction, all of which explore the artistic and creative possibilities of puppetry in all its forms. The series will run from October 14 to November 28, 2010.

Related events will include a Gallery Exhibit at La MaMa's La Galleria, 6 East First Street, from October 21 to November 7 and La Mama's fall gala, October 25, celebrating its 49th season by honoring Cheryl Henson of the Jim Henson Foundation.

The series is supported by the Jim Henson Foundation, the Trust for Mutual Understanding, NYSCA and New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.

To encourage audiences to see multiple productions during the festival, La MaMa will offer a Festival Pass subscription and incentive pricing for the Series (to be announced). Tickets can be purchased online at www.lamama.org. The phone number for audience information is (212) 475-7710. La MaMa is located at 74A East Fourth Street, between Second Avenue and Bowery, in the East Village.

Official Website: http://www.lamama.org