The NYC LAB



In the summer of 2004, LÎLA instituted the NYC LAB series as a professional workout place for LÎLA company members. The mission of the NYC LAB is to rigorously investigate and explore Theater LÎLA’s 360º Fusion – literally treat the rehearsal space like a working scientific laboratory to experiment with various theater, dance, and ensemble techniques and expand the boundaries of theatrical convention without the pressure of production results. Everyone in the company is strongly encouraged to attend and lead the LAB in order to keep the company "in shape,” and to continuously challenge ourselves as artists & performers.

In 2006, LÎLA opened the LAB sessions to welcome other professional actors, dancers, musicians, writers, and directors who were interested in working out with us. We have been so thrilled by the success of the LAB that it has become a fixed part of the LÎLA schedule on an on-going basis. Regardless of any production in rehearsal, LÎLA has committed the time and resources to run the LAB as our alternative workout space to keep us engaged and connected as active working artists.