Philadelphia

Azuka Theatre presents the world premiere of Boycott Esther by Philadelphia playwright Emily Acker. In an urgent response to the #metoo movement, Boycott Esther chronicles the aftermath of a young woman’s career once her boss, a Hollywood mogul, becomes enmeshed in a workplace sexual misconduct scandal. In a world where information is spread and opinions are formed in the click of a mouse, this hilarious drama begs the pressing question, what is our collective capacity for forgiveness? Directed by Azuka’s Artistic Associate Maura Krause.

Inis Nua Theatre presents the American premiere of Untitled by English playwright Inua Ellams. Two brothers are born on Nigerian Independence Day. But on the night of their naming, one brother cries out and refuses to be named. Untitled is his story and story of his brother who names products in his London career. It’s a world where myth intertwines with reality, where the past catches up to us, and where a name spells destiny. Directed by Artistic Director Jerrell L. Henderson. Untitled runs from April 24 to May 12, 2019 at the Louis Bluver Theatre at the Drake, 302 South Hicks Street.

Philadelphia Theatre Company presents the Rolling World premiere of How to Catch Creation from the acclaimed Kilroy’s List. Christina Anderson’s stunning play follows four artists and intellectuals in San Francisco who are struggling to nurture creative impulses and establish a legacy in both their professional and personal lives. When one discovers the works of a black queer feminist writer from a bygone era, their lives begin to intersect in unexpected ways.

Philadelphia Theatre Company presents How to Catch Creation from the acclaimed Kilroy’s List. Christina Ander’s stunning play follows four artists and intellectuals in San Francisco who are struggling to nurture creative impulses and establish a legacy in both their professional and personal lives. When one discovers the works of a black queer feminist writer from a bygone era, their lives begin to intersect in unexpected ways.

Inis Nua Theatre presents English playwright Inua Ellams’s Untitled for its American premier, directed by Artistic Director Jerrell Henderson. Two brother are born on Nigerian Independence Day. But on the night of their naming, one brother cries out and refuses to be named. Untitled is his story and the story of his brother who names products in his London career. It’s a world where myth intertwines with reality, where the past catches up to us, and where a name spells destiny. Previews begin Wednesday, April 24, with opening night on Friday, April 26.

Philadelphia Theatre Company presents How to Catch Creation from the acclaimed Kilroy’s List. Christina Ander’s stunning play follows four artists and intellectuals in San Francisco who are struggling to nurture creative impulses and establish a legacy in both their professional and personal lives. When one discovers the works of a black queer feminist writer from a bygone era, their lives begin to intersect in unexpected ways.