The In[heir]itance Project And The 14th Street Y Present THE REBECCA PLAY

Darian Dauchan THE IN[HEIR]ITANCE PROJECT and THE 14TH STREET Y are pleased to present THE REBECCA PLAY, as part of The Genesis Plays, a collection of plays inspired by stories in the book of Genesis, and devised with communities in different US cities, created in a collaborative process led by Jon Adam Ross. THE REBECCA PLAY was written by Darian Dauchan (Twentieth Century on Broadway, The Brobot Johnson Experience) and Jon Adam Ross, and directed by Chantal Pavageaux.

THE REBECCA PLAY performs in rep (with four other plays) during a three-week limited engagement at The Theater at the 14th Street Y (344 E 14th St at 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003). Performances begin Saturday, May 5th and continue through Thursday, May 17, 2018. Opening Night is Saturday, May 5th at 9:00 p.m.
Press are cordially invited Sat, May 5th at 9:00 p.m., Sun, May 6th at 2:00 p.m., and Fri, May 11th at 7:00 p.m. (and any subsequent performance)

The matriarch Rebecca played favorites among her sons, Esau and Jacob, believing one to be the rightful heir. This play marries that narrative to the story of the city of Charleston. The city becomes a mother playing favorites among her children, White and Black. Through a series of scenes and monologues, two actors explore rivalry, racism and how each brother reacts when the roles are reversed.

"In the aftermath of the Charleston church massacre at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, we explored parental favoritism through the story of Rebecca and the prophecy she received while pregnant with twins, among whom she then played favorites," shares creator Jon Adam Ross.

For director Chantal Pavageaux, "it illuminates unconscious bias, and highlights forms of privilege and oppression that are built into the foundations of our society. It is the most timely of the pieces, as it directly addresses the political moment in which it was made."

Starring Darian Dauchan and Jon Adam Ross. Produced by Martha Goode. Featuring set design by Deb O, costume design by Andja Budincich, lighting design by Stacey Boggs, and sound design by Caroline Faustine. Zija Lubin-West is the stage manager, Eli Reid is the production manager, and Zhailon Levingston is the associate director. Marketing/PR by Kampfire PR, and graphic design by Billy Keefe. Journalist Requests

The Rebecca Play plays the following performances through Thu, May 17th:

Saturday, May 5th at 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 6th at 2:00 p.m.

Friday, May 11th at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 12th at 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 13th at 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 17th at 9:00 p.m.

Tickets are $18 (or see three plays for $14 each with a Flex Pass) and are now available online at www.14streety.org/genesis or by calling 646-395-4310. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the box office half-hour prior to the performance.
Running Time: 70 minutes

The developmental process of The Genesis Plays includes text study with artists and clergy, devising workshops, open rehearsals with participating organizations and houses of worship, performance talkbacks, and community engagement events where local artists and audiences also respond to the source material.

The Genesis Plays are funded with generous support from The Covenant Foundation, in association with Downtown Jewish Life, co-presented by The Theater at the 14th Street Y.