UNTIL THE FLOOD at Stray Cat Theatre

UNTIL THE FLOOD by Dael Orlandersmith directed by Elena Conti Tempe Center for the Arts Studio Theatre February 16 – March 2, 2024

After Ferguson, the ghosts of Michael Brown UNTIL THE FLOOD is a gripping and revelatory new play constructed and informed by interviews playwright Dael Orlandersmith conducted with a cross-section of people in and around Ferguson. All of whom have vastly different perspectives on the incident that turned the town into a flashpoint in America’s never-ending struggle for racial justice. As it examines the community fallout after the fatal officer-involved shooting of Michael Brown, UNTIL THE FLOOD hunts for deeper societal truths - giving voice to a community haunted by injustice and a country desperately yearning for change.

“…so palpably compassionate, it achieves a great beauty by bringing us together rather than driving us apart.” - The Chicago Tribune

***Content Alert: Based on real events, UNTIL THE FLOOD includes references to racism, bigotry, prejudice, and off-stage violence. The play contains strong adult content/language, including racial slurs. Recommended for ages 16 and older.***

WHEN: FRIDAY 2.16.24 at 7:30pm – OFFICIAL OPENING NIGHT SATURDAY 2.17.24 at 7:30pm SUNDAY 2.18.24 at 2:00pm

THURSDAY 2.22.24 at 7:30pm FRIDAY 2.23.24 at 7:30pm* *This performance will feature a post-show discussion moderated by Dr. Mathew Sandoval SATURDAY 2.24.24 at 7:30pm SUNDAY 2.25.24 at 2:00pm SUNDAY 2.25.24 at 6:00 pm** **This performance will feature our understudy Tanner J. Conley

WEDNESDAY 2.28.24 at 7:30pm THURSDAY 2.29.24 at 7:30pm FRIDAY 3.1.24 at 7:30pm SATURDAY 3.2.24 at 7:30pm

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts STUDIO THEATRE 700 W Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281 PLENTY OF FREE PARKING AVAILABLE!**

**THE PARKING GARAGE RIGHT NEXT TO THE VENUE IS OPEN. ALL PATRONS WILL RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY VALIDATION.

TICKETS: $30 ADULTS $25 SENIORS 65+ $15 STUDENTS W/ VALID, CURRENT ID $12 GROUPS 10+ prices do not include service or convenience fees Buy online 24/7 at http://straycattheatre.org or call 480.350.2822

CAST:

RYAN L. JENKINS (Stray Cat’s EVERYTHING YOU HEAR AND ONLY HALF OF WHAT YOU SEE!)

TANNER J. CONLEY – UNDERSTUDY – PERFORMING SUNDAY, 2.25.24 AT 6pm (Stray Cat DEBUT!)

About Dr. Mathew Sandoval – moderator for our post-show discussion on Friday 2.23: Dr. Mathew Sandoval is an award-winning professor at ASU’s Barrett the Honors College, where he serves as the Dean’s Fellow for Access & Inclusive Excellence. His scholarship and teaching focus on performance, cultural history, race, and identity. In addition to his work in higher education, Dr. Sandoval has also maintained a 25-year career as a performing artist touring throughout North America, South America, and Europe.