NEAT, by Charlayne Woodard at Renaissance Theaterworks

Renaissance Theaterworks brings back its 2012 hit with Marti Gobel reprising her tour-de-force role.

Back by popular demand, NEAT is a magical, often humorous, coming-of-age story. Based in the oral traditions of the African Diaspora, award-winning playwright, Charlayne Woodard is a modern-day griot. As an infant, Woodard’s beloved Aunt Beneatha (Neat), is denied treatment at the local “white” hospital, leaving her with permanent brain damage. But Neat possesses an enormous heart. With love and simplicity, Neat teaches young Charlayne to embrace black pride and cherish life through the turbulent 1960s and 1970s.

“In NEAT, Woodard is a magnificent storyteller who spins her own exquisite real-life remembrances of love and resilience. I’m so excited to bring NEAT back to Milwaukee. A sell-out hit for Renaissance Theaterworks in 2012, NEAT is an inspiring story that reminds us all of what really matters, especially at times when we need it most,” shares Artistic Director Suzan Fete.

NEAT was developed at Seattle Rep, and subsequently produced at Manhattan Theatre Club, where it received the Irving and Blanche Laurie Theatre Vision Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination. At Seattle Rep and the Mark Taper Forum, the play received a Backstage West Garland Award.

March 19 – April 11, 2021
Streaming On Demand

Tickets available until April 11, 2021

PERFORMANCES

Available for streaming on demand March 19  – April 11, 2021.
Run time: 90 minutes.

LIVE EVENTS

VIRTUAL OPENING NIGHT PARTY: Friday, March 19, 8:00 pm.

VIRTUAL TALKBACKS: Sunday, March 28, 3:00 pm and Friday April 2, 8:00 pm.

TICKETS

Adult: $40
Senior (65+): $35
Under 40: $20
Artists/Students/Educators: $10

 WHERE TO PURCHASE

Single tickets will be available until April 11, 2021, and may be purchased through the Renaissance Theaterworks website: https://www.r-t-w.com/shows/neat/#tickets or by phone at 414-273-0800.

Contact: 414-273-0800

Email: llozano@r-t-w.com