Rough Draft Festival 2026 - RYBA-KIT | A Musical Folktale by Nadiya Atkinson & Sammy Grob
Schedule
Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
45-50 Van Dam Street, New York, NY, United States, New York 11101 | Long Island City, NY
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RYBA-KIT | A Musical Folktale by Nadiya Atkinson & Sammy GrobA multilingual folktale musical where two kids chase ancestral myths through climate chaos to save what comes next.
Tickets: $10 General | Free for Students w/ ID
$50 Festival Supporter Pass - 7 shows, one price!
About the Show:
RYBA-KIT | A Musical Folktale follows Valya and Anya, two ordinary kids from a quiet town where life revolves around birch-bark boats and neighborhood hijinks. Everything changes when a wolf arrives with a warning. Soon come torrential rains, empty fishing nets, and earthquakes, and as the adults scramble to assign blame, the girls find themselves at the center of a story larger than they ever imagined.
Blending multilingual storytelling with puppetry, folk music, and song, RYBA-KIT invites audiences into a fantastical world where ancestral myths are not just folklore, but a lifeline. The piece calls on us to listen closely before the future is washed away.
About Rough Draft Festival:
Since its inception in 2013, Rough Draft Festival has remained steadfast in its commitment to nurturing emerging talent and providing a platform for experimentation. With financial support and rehearsal space, the festival empowers artists to bring their visions to life, while offering audiences a rare glimpse into the creative process. Over the years, the festival has provided valuable exposure and momentum for artists and productions.
Rough Draft is produced by the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center with the generous support of the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and LaGuardia Community College.
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Where is it happening?
45-50 Van Dam Street, New York, NY, United States, New York 11101, Mana Products, Inc., Van Dam St, Long Island City, NY 11101, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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