Drama Desk Nominated Live In Theater Presents New Immersive Journey Into Drug Addiction

    NEW YORK, NY, June 04, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- J & K 1965 is an immersive theatrical adventure from award-winning actor and director Carlo D'Amore, produced by Live In Theater. Inspired by photographs by iconic photojournalists Bill Eppridge, Live in Theater's Drama Desk nominated and Gold Sabre Award-winning ensemble will take 14 participants through a day in the love story of John and Karen, New York City heroin addicts circa 1965. Production will include immersive, interactive and augmented reality to bring the story to life in a one of a kind way.

Dates:
June 24- 2PM and 4PM (preview)
June 25- 2PM and 4PM (opening)
June 26- 2PM (International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2017)
July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30- 2PM

Where: Secret Location
Duration: 80 Min.
Suitable for ages 16+
Premium Tickets $49, limited to 14 people/show
Bookings: LiveInTheater.com

Created and Directed by Carlo D'Amore
Performed by Phoebe Dunn & Kevin Percival
Assistant Director: Natalia Yandyganova
Associate Assistant: Kathryn Lagana

Since its inception, in 2009 "Carlo D'Amore and LIT has been providing innovative top-notch entertainment"- The New York Times "Hugely entertaining"-New York Magazine "Brilliant"-History News Network "This is very different kind of theater unique and wonderful - in the form of interactive and immersive experiences based on real moments taken from the pages of history. With LIT the audience is in the center of the action as they play with award-winning actors. LIT has been praised by audiences and critics alike."- The New York Times "A particularly fine example of outdoor theater"-New York Theater "Like a game of clue come to life".-Theatermania "A living breathing manifestation of the underworld on Manhattan's west side...deadly relevant on top of being excellent theater."

In 2011/2012 LIT was nominated for a prestigious Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience for "The Ryan Case 1873", in 2013 CBS Local voted "Lombardi Case 1975" Top 6 Attractions for Groups in NYC. In 2015 LIT was one of the key players responsible for creating John Dewar & Son's "Malts of Legend" which won the Gold Sabre Award for innovative marketing from the Holmes Report. Since 2000 LIT has seen over 500,000 participants, in May 2017, the company will expand internationally opening in Madrid, Spain.

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