AN OCTOROON Announced At Actor's Express
Actor's Express presents An Octoroon by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Donya K. Washington, Associate Producer at the Alliance Theatre, this wildly imaginative new work turns a 19th century melodrama on its ear in a riotous romp that hurls the antebellum south into direct collision with 21st century cultural politics. "Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is one of the most exciting playwrights writing for the American theatre today. This play uses crazy theatricality to cast a critical eye on the modern world through the lens of the past," says Artistic Director Freddie Ashley.
Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 2 PM. Tickets start at $20 and may be purchased online at actors-express.com or by calling 404-607-7469.
An Octoroon By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Directed by Donya K. Washington January 27- February 24, 2019
Winner of the Obie Award for Best New American Play.
Trouble has been a-brewin' at the Terrebonne Plantation since Judge Peyton died. Money is running out, an evil overseer is up to no good, and the heir to the estate is in love with someone he shouldn't be. MacArthur Genius Grant recipient Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (author of the AE hit Appropriate) turns a nineteenth century melodrama on its ear in this combustibly hilarious, riotously subversive romp that hurls the antebellum south into a direct collision course with 21st century cultural politics.
PERFORMANCE DATES & TICKETS Previews: Wednesday-Friday, January 23-25 at 8 PM Opening Night: Saturday, January 26 at 8 PM Regular Performances: January 27 - February 24, 2018 Wednesday-Saturday at 8 PM Sunday at 2 PM
Purchase tickets online at actors-express.com or by calling 404-607-7469. Group pricing is available. For info, email tickets@actorsexpress.com.
Student tickets are always $20. Regular ticket prices range from $20 - $50. Ticket prices are subject to availability. Order early for best pricing.
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