Hurt Village 2012

Opened: February 27, 2012
Closing: March 25, 2012

Hurt Village - 2012 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

It’s the end of a long summer in Hurt Village, a housing project in Memphis, Tennessee. A government Hope Grant means relocation for many of the project’s residents, including Cookie, a thirteen year-old aspiring rapper, along with her mother Crank and great-grandmother Big Mama. As the family prepares to move, Cookie’s father Buggy unexpectedly returns from a tour of duty in Iraq. Ravaged by the war, Buggy struggles to find a position in his disintegrating community, along with a place in his daughter’s wounded heart. A bold, gritty and devastating work, HURT VILLAGE earned Katori Hall the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, given annually to an outstanding female playwright. HURT VILLAGE has received a 2011 Edgerton Foundation New American Play Award from TCG.



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Signature Theatre Extends HURT VILLAGE Through 3/25
by Nicole Rosky - February 28, 2012


Signature Theatre has just announced a one-week extension for the world premiere of Katori Hall's HURT VILLAGE, directed by Patricia McGregor. This inaugural production in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at the company's new home The Pershing Square Signature Center will now play through Sunday, March 25. HURT VILLAGE opened on Monday, February 27. Tickets during the extension week are $75 each.

Photo Coverage: Katori Hall's HURT VILLAGE Opens at Signature; Edward Norton & More!
by Jennifer Broski - February 28, 2012


Signature Theatre opened the world premiere production of Katori Hall's HURT VILLAGE, directed by Patricia McGregor last night, February 27. HURT VILLAGE runs through March 18, 2012 and is the inaugural production in the The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at the Company's new home The Pershing Square Signature Center. Broadwayworld was on hand for the opening and brings you photo coverage below!

TV: First Look at Katori Hall's HURT VILLAGE - Performance Highlights!
by Jessica Lewis - February 27, 2012


Signature Theatre presents the world premiere production of Katori Hall's HURT VILLAGE, directed by Patricia McGregor. HURT VILLAGE runs through March 18, 2012 with a February 27th opening night and is the inaugural production in the The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at the Company's new home The Pershing Square Signature Center. Check out video highlights below!

Signature's HURT VILLAGE Begins Performances Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2012


Signature Theatre (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) has announced that performances begin tonight for the world premiere production of Katori Hall's HURT VILLAGE, directed by Patricia McGregor.

STAGE TUBE: HURT VILLAGE Cast Jookin' in Rehearsal
by Sally Henry Fuller - February 14, 2012


The cast of the Off-Broadway show HURT VILLAGE has been working on 'jookin' dancing: a form of dancing which originated in Memphis, where the show takes place. In the following video, the cast shows off their moves in an upbeat, energy-filled rehearsal.

Signature's HURT VILLAGE Begins Performances Tonight
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 7, 2012


Signature Theatre (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) has announced that performances begin tonight for the world premiere production of Katori Hall's HURT VILLAGE, directed by Patricia McGregor.

Marsha Stephanie Blake, Amari Cheatom Lead Signature's HURT VILLAGE
by BWW News Desk - February 7, 2012


Signature Theatre (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) is pleased to announce initial casting for the world premiere production of Katori Hall's HURT VILLAGE, directed by Patricia McGregor.

Marsha Stephanie Blake, Amari Cheatom Lead Signature's HURT VILLAGE
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 7, 2011


Signature Theatre (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) is pleased to announce initial casting for the world premiere production of Katori Hall's HURT VILLAGE, directed by Patricia McGregor.

Hurt Village FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Hurt Village have there been?
Hurt Village has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2012.
What awards has Hurt Village been nominated for?
Hurt Village has been nominated for the Outstanding Debut Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for Joaquina Kalukango.
What awards has Hurt Village won?
Hurt Village has won the Outstanding Debut Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for Joaquina Kalukango.

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