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The Ally
by Itamar Moses
Exploring some of the most contentious issues of our time (Israel, Palestine, Black Lives Matter), this powerful play centers on a Jewish college professor who agrees to sign a student’s manifesto in response to a lethal case of police brutality. Soon, the lines between the personal and political blur and he is forced to confront his identity, faith, and what it means to be an ally.
by Clifford Odets
In a series of vignettes returning to a high-tempered union meeting, this Great Depression-era play explores the social repercussions of economic hardship. From workplace struggles to the stress placed on romantic relationships, this revival casts a harsh light on the realities of living under Capitalism. The thrillingly real characters in Lefty struggle against villains we all know: the cost of living, corporate malpractice, institutional racism, antisemitism, and war profiteering.
Länsförsäkringar Commercial
by DDB House
Länsförsäkringar is a leading Swedish brand for insurance, pension, and banking. This national commercial, produced by DDB House, tells the story of a young man whose life changes drastically from partying with his friends to having a newborn. The tagline states, "The party never stops."
by Yussef El Guindi
Anyone who has ever looked for love knows the dilemma. Do you make a safe, sensible match, or risk everything on the unexpected great love of your life? Musa, a sweet-natured immigrant cab driver from Egypt, and Sheri, a sassy American waitress, negotiate the twists and turns of love and cultural differences that draw them together as much as pull them apart. This complex play is the winner of the Steinberg New American Play Award.
Richard III
by William Shakespeare
Jealous and crippled, Richard of Gloucester wants to be King of England. To do so, he manipulates and deceives family and foe alike. After his brother King Edward IV dies, he murders everyone in line to the throne: his other brother Clarence, all of his nephews, and all those who oppose him in becoming King Richard III.
INVASION!
by Jonas Hassen Khemiri
This Obie-Award-winning play is a satirical comedy centered on a name: Abulkasem. What is introduced as an amorphous word of many meanings spirals and shape-shifts into a kaleidoscopic range of identities? Abulkasem is an uncle visiting from Lebanon, a renowned theater director, an asylum-seeking apple picker, and the world’s most dangerous terrorist. In a whirlwind of interconnected vignettes, we search for the answer. Who is Abulkasem? With biting comedy and multilayered storytelling, INVASION! confronts prejudices about identity, race, and language.
Good Things Happen
by Martin Murray
A working class mother finds a bag of stolen money - more than she could ever hope to earn in her lifetime. But how long can she keep it a secret from her two sons?
Jesus, Son of Man
adapted from the book by Khalil Gibran
Following Jesus' crucifixion, his mother vanished into exile, reflecting on the conflicting contemporary views of Her son at the time of his crucifixion – not only in Jerusalem but across the breadth of the Mediterranean world.
Adaptive Radiation
by Hannah Benitez
In this mystical comedy, four young adults are struggling to make sense of their rapidly approaching adulthood when they are energized by a mysterious unexplainable encounter. This magical experience pierces the darkness of their assumptions and lights their way toward personal evolution.
Youth
by James Ijames
At a church youth group meeting, four teenagers and their pastor gather to sing, discuss their lives, and bond through spirituality. When a mysterious new member joins the group miracles start to occur, and the congregants must grapple with the meaning behind these remarkable events.
Marie Antoinette
by David Adjmi
When the young royalty of France are thrown into a world of decadence and given a powerful, luxurious role to play, they struggle to navigate the clash of society's expectations while remaining true to themselves. What happens when the political quickly becomes personal?
Dog Sees God
by Bert V. Royal
Following the iconic beloved Peanuts characters 10 years later, they are now in high school and they are tasked with growing up much faster than anticipated. This rousing play uses its clever writing to explore what it truly means to step into adulthood.
The Bacchae
by Euripides
When Dionysus decides to return to his birthplace of Thebes to have its people worship him as a God, Pentheus, the ruler of Thebes stands up to him and his suspicious tricks. The Bacchae is a timeless example of Greek Theatre that poses timeless questions about politics, power, and destiny.
