New Play By Michael Hagins, S.U.N. IN THE U.S.A to Premiere on Theatre Row

Playwright & Social Justice Advocate, Michael Hagins, once again uses art to influence life with S.U.N. (Shut Up, Negro) in the U.S.A. (United States of America) presented by C.A.G.E. Theatre Company.

S.U.N. in the U.S.A. is a story that explores American history through the eyes of EVERYMAN BLACK - a solitary African-American man - who, through a series of events, is "kindly" reminded just how he has it in his time in the United States of America. This powerful tome reflects upon African slavery, from its origin to today's culture.

WARNING: MATURE THEMES
Trigger Warnings: Strong language, subject matter, racial violence and hate crime, reference to sexual assault and rape, police brutality

S.U.N. in the U.S.A. is part of the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival, performing Wednesday, September 8th at 8 pm.; Thursday, September 9th at 5 pm; Friday, September 10th at 8 pm. at Theatre Row Studios, Theatre 2, 410 W. 42nd Street. The production is directed by Stephanie Cox-Connelly; starring Duane Ferguson with Alex D, Kofi Mills, Gigi Principe, Michael Pichardo, Jeremy Goren, Michael Joseph Whitten, Tiffany Knight, Aaron David Kapner, Beth Griffith, Mary Sheridan, Alaina Hammond and Tucker Dally Johnston and stage managed by Sara Minisquero and Adam Sherwin.

Tickets available at https://bfany.org/theatre-row/shows/s-u-n-in-the-u-s-a/

Michael Hagins is an African-American Playwright, Director, Fight Director, Actor, and Producer. Michael is a Member of Dramatists Guild and an Advanced Actor-Combatant for the Society of American Fight Directors. Michael was born in Brooklyn, New York, but raised in a small town in Florida for his childhood. He has used the racism and prejudice he dealt with at an early age to fuel his writing, which he has done since the age of 9. Michael is an avid lover of Shakespeare (he has done every play in the Shakespeare Canon) and has performed, directed and taken part in over 1,000 plays and films over his artistic career.
Off-Broadway: The Long Rail North (Soho Rep, FringeNYC). New York Productions: Basement (Roly Poly Productions); Michael is Black (Planet Connections Theatre Festivity); The Renaissance Dueling Plays (Planet Connections Theatre Festivity); The Vengeance Room (FRIGID Festival). Regional/Other: Hit and Match (Chicago Fringe, Johannesburg Fringe). Outstanding Playwriting - Hit and Match, 2013; Outstanding Overall Production of a Solo Show - Michael is Black; Winner of Best Playwriting, Best Director and Best Overall Production of NEPTA Awards for As You Wish It or The Bride Princess or What You Will, 2020. Artistic Director, C.A.G.E. Theatre Company.

Poster Design: Eliko Aharon