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Rain Pryor, actress, singer, comedian, director and author of Jokes My Father Never Taught Me, Life Love and Loss with Richard Pryor, has signed on as lead producer of BROKE WIDE OPEN. The off-broadway production stars spoken-word artist Rock WILK, who has turned the emotionally-charged search for his biological mother into an autobiographical solo play, punctuated by his own hip-hop compositions. BROKE WIDE OPEN is also presented by "500 Names," a grass-roots social media and fundraising effort for the New York City premiere. The show is currently in previews with an official opening date of Friday, November 9th at The 45th Street Theatre (354 West 45th Street; Tuesday through Sunday at 8pm; Wednesday & Saturday matinees at 2pm).
Over the past six years, Rock WILK has planted countless seeds nationwide, performing BROKE WIDE OPEN in parks, art galleries and on the streets and subways of New York City. WILK could be found in any location where people were compelled to listen to and learn about his transfixing journey – undoubtedly word travelled far and wide and now his story has emerged on-stage. BROKE WIDE OPEN is the story of WILK's life in the foster-care system and subsequent adoption into a Jewish household, followed by a hesitant search for his biological mother. It's touching story of love, loss, family, relationships, and discovering one's identity and place in the world.Videos