The Dead Dream Machine

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In an abandoned theater on the outskirts of town, an experiment is being conducted—one which extracts dreams. But if this insane enterprise works, what dreams may come? Mad scientists, monstrous killers, tyrannical royalty, government witches and hipster occultists (and not one damn vampire or zombie) explode forth in this crazed horror anthology that incorporates song, dance, puppetry, aerial, magic and more to build an out of body theatrical experience. DEAD DREAM MACHINE, written by Jake Thomas and directed by Rachel Klein, stars various luminaries from the alternative stages of New York City, including Darlinda Just Darlinda, “Mastermind of Bizarre Extravaganza”, as The Queen/The Domestic Goddess, Arden Leigh, author of the book The New Rules Of Attraction, as Woman/Audrey, Michael Cavadias, performance artist, as Marcus, Malia Scharf, director of the upcoming documentary "Kenny Scharf, More, Newer, Nower, Better, Funner", as O'Connor, Eric Schmalenberger from Blunderland and Banzi!!!, as the Impresario, the Great Dubini, a Ripley’s Believe it or Not magician as O'Bannon/Man, and more have united to create the ultimate colorful and wicked theatrical horror experience, which through a rich narrative taps into different fears that resonate in all of us. The cast is rounded out by Aurora Black, ("The Prima Ballerina of Burlesque") as the Nightmare Dancer, Chris Cipriano as Drew/Peter/Nameless/Humphrey/the Vizier, Elena Delgado (actress, aerialist, House of Yes) as Angelica, Brian Ferree (aerialist) as Will/Ed/Humphrey, Jillaine Gill as Laura/the Dreamer, Nicki Miller as Jackson/Aerial Dancer, Robyn Nielsen as Cathleen/Dancer, Amanda Peck (Peoples Improv Theater) as Janet/Servant Girl, Michael Porshe (RKP Ensemble) as The Master Story Teller/Demon Bartender, David F. Slone, Esq. (the Love Show) as EmCee/Bouncer and Charlie Wilson as Anthony/Lawrence. The production, produced by Eric Schmalenberger and Jake Thomas, features scenic design by Evan Collier with fabrication by Arch Production and Design, costume and puppet design by Elena Delgado and Juanita Cardenas, and lighting design by Ben Kato. Sean Gill is the video art director, the associate director and the sound designer and Marina Steinberg is the stage manager. Marketing and PR by Katie Rosin/Kampfire PR

THE DEAD DREAM MACHINE plays the following regular schedule through Sunday, October 13: Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. There are additional performances on Wednesday, September 18 and Sunday, October 13th at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15-$25 and are now available online at www.deaddreammachine.eventbrite.com or by calling 1-800-350-8850. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the theater ½ hour prior to performance. Running Time: 2 hrs

Website: www.DeadDreamMachine.com

September 18th Heather Christian (Heather Christian & the Arbornauts, Witness Relocation, The T.E.A.M.) September 19th Ashley Kate Adams (Bdwy: La Cage Aux Folles)
September 20th Rob Roth (Screen Test, Click And Drag, The Mystery of Claywoman)
September 21st Randy Jones (original cowboy from the Village People)
September 26th Mx Justin Vivian Bond (TANGO: My Childhood, Backwards and in High Heels, Bdwy: Kiki and Herb Alive on Broadway, Tony nomination)
September 27th Lady Rizo (“Cabaret Superstar” - New York Magazine, Grammy winner)
September 28th Michael Musto (journalist, columnist for Gawker and Out)