PLANET OF THE GRAPES Announces NYC Performances Ahead of Edinburgh Fringe Run

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Peter Michael Marino's tabletop show, directed by Michole Biancosino, plays Brooklyn and Under St. Marks.

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"Planet of the Grapes" is now alive on stage - transporting audiences to a futuristic world where talking grapes reign supreme and humans are rendered speechless. Created and performed by Peter Michael Marino , this fast-paced comedic homage blends the charm of Victorian toy theater with the sci-fi spectacle of the 1968 classic "Planet of the Apes," creating an interactive, immersive, all-ages adventure packed into a juicy 60 minutes. The production is directed by Michole Biancosino and plays June 6-7 at The Rat in Brooklyn - featuring Marisol Soledad; and July 16-19 at the Lower East Side's Under St. Marks - featuring Cecilia Arana . The show premieres this August at Pleasance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe , produced by Richard Jordan and Pleasance.

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In "Planet of the Grapes," an American astronaut crew crash-lands on a distant planet where an intelligent, articulate, and evolved grape society enslaves mute humans like laboratory monkeys. What unfolds is a high-energy theatrical experience that spills off the cutting-board stage and into the audience - blending satire, spectacle, and unleashed imagination with uncorked, creative madness.

Performed on a carefully concocted tabletop stage - complete with hundreds of grapes, dozens of corks, and a pocket universe of scenery - the production brings big ideas to small scale. An original electronic score by Michael Harren underscores a story that playfully explores themes of science vs. religion, class clashes, planetary concerns, and humanity's sense of superiority. Recommended Ages: 8+. Content Warning: Flashing lights.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/PLANET-OF-THE-GRAPES-to-Present-NYC-Dates-Before-Edinburgh-Fringe-20260507)._