Soft Target is a world premiere play by Emily Kaczmarek, directed by Jaki Bradley, that examines the aftermath of a school shooting through the eyes of a 9-year-old girl and her toys. The production aims to highlight the emotional ripple effects of gun violence, focusing on childhood trauma, healing, and resilience. The cast features Sarah Clare Corporandy, David Johnson III, Emma Kikue, Nya Mackenzie, Alexander Pobutsky, Cora Steiger, and Ashley Wickett. Performances at Detroit Public Theatre begin April 30 and run through June 8, with an official opening night on May 4.
Cast and Creative team for Soft Target at Detroit Public Theatre
Cast
Sarah Clare Corporandy
Jen
David Johnson III
Jonah
Emma Kikue
Molly
Nya Mackenzie
Natalie
Alexander Pobutsky
Bunny
Cora Steiger
Amanda
Ashley Wickett
Di
Creative Team
Ryanne Tracey
Assistant Stage Manager
Soto Productions
Production Company.
Sarah Clare Corporandy
Producing Artistic Director
Badriyyah Wazeerud-Din
Assistant Stage Manager
Nancy Uffner
Production Stage Manager
Joe Wright
Intimacy, Movement and Fight Director
Cornell Jermaine
Make-up and Wig Designer
Kate Hopgood
Audio Designer
Emily Kaczmarek
Playwright
Jaki Bradley
Director
Frank Oliva
Scenic Designer
Pegi Marshall
Props Designer
Mextly Couzins
Lighting Designer
Phuong Nguyen
Costume Designer
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