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Access ticket: $9 (limited)
Base price ticket: $17 (limited)
Pay-it-forward ticket: $29
Purchase Tickets*
Greenhouse is a live performance adaptation of "O Alienista," a novella by lauded Brazilian writer Machado de Assis. The show follows the rise and fall of Simão Bacamarte, an early 19th century alienist so obsessed with madness that he begins to see it in everyone around him. Greenhouse heightens the novella's absurd comedy and heart-breaking drama, while revisiting Machado's nuanced interrogation of crimes committed in the name of science. It will feature an original score and an interlude of new short plays and poetry. Guests are also encouraged to commune with the performers throughout the night. If you wish, come dressed for a wedding reception…
*Ticket prices are calculated to cover the real costs of producing Greenhouse. The Elif Collective encourages guests to select the ticketing tier that best reflects their individual circumstances, as well as their ability to support independent, groundbreaking performances in NYC. Some tickets are limited, while “pay-it-forward” tickets allow us to subsidize more accessible tickets. Thank you for your generous support.