Laika Dog in Space February 26, 2011

The New York Neo-Futurists are headed to Chicago with their 2009 acclaimed prime-time show 'Laika Dog in Space,' created by Rob Neill, Eevin Hartsough and Jill Beckman, under the direction of Phil Ridarelli, with music by Carl Riehl. Drawing inspiration from the famed French children's story 'The Little Prince,' and the 1960's cult television show 'The Prisoner,' the New York Neo-Futurists interpreted the story of Laika, the first mammal in space, for the Ontological-Hysteric Incubator in 2009. Now they are bringing their take on Laika's experience to the Neo-mothership. Puppetry, dance, art installations, live music, and a serving of borscht shuttle audience members back to the mid-50's Soviet space program. The local production fuses Chicago elements to the NY original through musicians, direction and appearances by Chicago Neos.