KING GILGAMESH & THE MAN OF THE WILD
KING GILGAMESH & THE MAN OF THE WILD
Created by Ahmed Moneka, Jesse LaVercombe and Seth Bockley
A TRIA Theatre and Soulpepper Theatre production
Produced by La MaMa in association with The Public Theater’s Under the Radar Festival
KING GILGAMESH & THE MAN OF THE WILD is a one-act theater-music production featuring AHMED MONEKA and JESSE LaVERCOMBE, alongside acclaimed Arabic-maqam / jazz band, MONEKA ARABIC JAZZ. A present-day story of friendship interweaves with the ancient Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh, along the way tracing Ahmed's real life journey from an actor-refugee in a new country to an acclaimed musician at the top of his game. Co-created with director SETH BOCKLEY, and featuring themes of art, ambition, sex, fatherhood, mortality, and identity, this two-man epic spans centuries, cultures, and continents, illuminating the mysteries of love, death, and friendship in a moving, funny, tragic, and ultimately celebratory performance.
On Saturday 1/14 and Sunday 1/15, enjoy an extended concert by Moneka Arabic Jazz immediately following the show.
CALENDAR.
How to Access Tickets
All ticket access begins at 12PM ET on the days listed below unless otherwise specified:
Partner & Supporters: November 9
General Access: November 10
PRODUCTION DETAILS.
This production is at La MaMa's Downstairs Theatre. To learn more and access tickets, please follow the link: https://www.lamama.org/shows/king-gilgamesh-2023. Note: by clicking the link you are leaving The Public Theater’s Website.
The Downstairs Theatre is located at 66 East 4th Street.
La MaMa Box Office
By Phone: 646.430.5374
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