“Planet of the Grapes”

🎭 Dive into the wildly inventive world of “Planet of the Grapes” — an internationally acclaimed and award-winning lockdown hit that bursts onto the stage! This unique production takes you on a journey to a futuristic realm where talking grapes rule and humans are rendered speechless. Created and performed by Peter Michael Marino (Show Up, Kids!), this fast-paced comedic homage beautifully melds the charm of Victorian toy theater with the sci-fi spectacle of the 1968 classic “Planet of the Apes.”

Join us for an interactive, immersive, all-ages adventure packed into a juicy 60 minutes. Directed by Michole Biancosino, this thrilling experience spreads its wings from July 16–19 at the Lower East Side’s Under St. Marks.

👩‍🚀 In the story, an American astronaut crew crash-lands on a distant planet where an intelligent and evolved grape society has enslaved mute humans like laboratory monkeys! What follows is an exhilarating theatrical experience that spills off the cutting-board stage and into the audience, blending satire, spectacle, and unleashed imagination with a burst of creative madness.

🌟 Featuring a cleverly crafted tabletop stage adorned with hundreds of grapes, dozens of corks, and a pocket universe of scenery, this production delivers big ideas on a small scale. Recommended for ages 8+ due to slightly salty language, prepare for a fruit-filled adventure that promises laughter and astonishment!