Reading of To Experience Encanto Negro by Oriana Nelson ’25 at Drapkin Studio at Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton University campus
Dates: 5/4/2025
Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater & Music Theater Dates/Times: May 4 at 5 p.m.
122 Alexander Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 6092581500
A staged reading of a new play by Princeton senior Oriana Nelson. Two best friends, Alana and Destiny, go to Puerto Rico to enjoy their final winter break as college seniors. During a wild night out in La Placita, Alana meets Gabriel who shows her that the island isn’t just about its beaches and reggaeton. Based on oral history archives, Afro-Puerto Rican characters like Gabriel will expose Alana and Destiny to stories that showcase strength, resistance, and pride in one’s African heritage. These stories reveal a new perspective that makes the friends question their views about the Afro-diaspora. Directed by Nelson who will also read the role of Alana.
Admission: Free and open to the public, however tickets are required, available online at tickets.princeton.edu.
Accessibility: Drapkin Studio is an accessible venue with an assistive listening system. Guests in need of other access accommodations are invited to contact the Lewis Center at least one week in advance at LewisCenter@princeton.edu
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Drapkin Studio at Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton University campus
122 Alexander Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 6092581500
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