CULLUD WATTAH is 'haunting and eye-opening' - NYT

"In a HAUNTING and EYE-OPENING production, directed by Candis C. Jones, the playwright Erika Dickerson-Despenza excavates the human costs behind familiar and devastating headlines." - Naveen Kumar, The New York Times "ONE OF THE FINEST OFF-BROADWAY PLAYS TO DATE. Gives FORMIDABLE context to the devastating effects of the Flint, Michigan water crisis." - Ayanna Prescod, New York Theatre Guide "A POWERFUL depiction of the toll that climate change, systemic racism and greed take on ordinary people. Its discomfiting truths leave you THIRSTY FOR JUSTICE." - Raven Snook, Time Out Read the full reviews at The New York Times, New York Theatre Guide, and Time Out. In performances through December 12 only, CULLUD WATTAH, written by Erika Dickerson-Despenza and directed by Candis C. Jones, is about three generations of Black women living through the current Flint water crisis. ACCESS YOUR TICKETS SPECIAL OFFER: Use code WATTAHBWW for $50 Tickets (Reg. $60)* Public Partner and Supporter tickets start at $45 Book online at publictheater.org and enter WATTAHBWW in promo code box Call Audience Services at 212.967.7555 and mention promo code WATTAHBWW Visit publictheater.org to learn more about group tickets, day-of discounts, Joseph Papp Free Performances, and student tickets. BECOME A SUPPORTER Join in as a Supporter with a gift starting at $100 for early access to the Astor Place season, discounted tickets, dedicated customer service, and more. Learn more and join in today. HEALTH & SAFETY Our audience policy requires complete COVID-19 vaccination by the date of attendance for access into the facility, theaters, and restaurant. For complete health and safety protocols, visit Safe At The Public. CULLUD WATTAH was developed by Erika Dickerson-Despenza as the 2019-2020 Tow Playwright-in-Residence at The Public Theater. This production is made possible by the Laurents/Hatcher Foundation. Additional support provided by an Edgerton Foundation New Play Award. This work was commissioned by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation. *Offer is subject to availability and may be revoked at any time. All orders subject to $6 per ticket service fee and $2 per ticket facility fee. Service fees are waived when you buy in person at the Box Office. All fees are waived for Public Theater Supporters and Partners. Performers, prices, and performance details are subject to change. Pictured (clockwise): Andrea Patterson, Lizan Mitchell, Crystal Dickinson; Lizan Mitchell, Lauren F. Walker; Alicia Pilgrim. Photo Credits: Joan Marcus