La Mama is presenting Underneath the Skin which was originally performed back in 2019 at NYU Skirball.
From the press release:
Underneath the Skin is a dance-theater work by renowned performance artist John Kelly. This work for four performers is based on the fantastical life of Samuel Steward (1909-1993), a gay novelist, tattoo artist, author of erotic fiction, and unabashed sexual adventurer, who lived a bold life pursuing his physical and erotic desires through his art.
This performance contains nudity, graphic images and mature themes; it is appropriate for ages 18+ only.
December 1 – 18, 2022
Ellen Stewart Theatre
66 East 4th Street, 2nd floor
New York, NY 10003
Tickets:
Adults: $30
Students/Seniors: $25
First 10 tickets are $10 (limit 2 per person)
Ticket prices are inclusive of all fees.
John Kelly is a performance and visual artist. His character-driven performance works stem from autobiographical, cultural, and political issues, the challenges faced by social outsiders, and the nature of creative genius. Kelly’s works have received 2 Bessie Awards, 2 Obie Awards, 2 NEA American Masterpiece Awards, a CalArts/Alpert Award, a Visual AIDS Vanguard Award, the Ethyl Eichelberger Award, and a Mabou Mines ‘Ruthie’ Award.
