Experiments in Digital Storytelling
The Books of Jacob
La MaMa
74A East 4th Street
New York, NY 10003
June 8–10, 2023
Thursday–Friday, 7:30pm ET
Saturday, 2:30pm ET
Tickets: $10
La MaMa and CultureHub in association with the Polish Cultural Institute New York present The Books of Jacob by Dream Adoption Society, a digital laboratory led by Krzysztof Garbaczewski. The Books of Jacob is inspired by Olga Tokarczuk's Nobel prize-winning novel of the same name which explores the historical events surrounding Jacob Frank, a man who claimed to be the reincarnation of Sabbatai Zevi. In front of a live audience, Garbaczewski creates a hybrid theatre and virtual reality experience that delves into the ideas and relevance of Jacob's transformative religious movement in 18th Century Europe.
CREDITS
Performers: Danusia Trevino, Anna Podolak, Ola Rudnicka
Adaptation: Rébecca Pierrot
Costume Design: Monika Palikot, Sławomir Blaszewski
Music: Jan Duszyński
Avatars: Anastasiia Vorobiova
Set design: Bettina Katja Lange, Krzysztof Garbaczewski
Set Coordinator: Piotr Gawelko
Director, VR Design: Krzysztof Garbaczewski
This event is part of Experiments in Digital Storytelling 2023, a series of explorations and experiments in digital storytelling in La MaMa’s newly renovated building at 74A East 4th Street.
Experiments in Digital Storytelling is made possible by generous support from the National Endowment for the Arts and Radio Drama Network. Additional support for Krzysztof Garbaczewski’s fellowship in Experiments in Digital Storytelling is provided by TMU and Polish Cultural Institute New York.
Image by Krzysztof Garbaczewski