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shadow/land

SHADOW/LAND

shadow/land's Grand Marshal
LuEsther Hall April 20 - May 28, 2023 90 minutes

World Premiere
SHADOW/LAND
By Erika Dickerson-Despenza
Directed by Candis C. Jones

Premiering as an audio play at The Public, 2021 Susan Blackburn Prize winner Erika Dickerson-Despenza’s shadow/land returns in Spring 2023 with a stunning live production.

As Hurricane Katrina begins her ruin, tensions between duty & desire surface, a levee is brought to its knees & Ruth must wrestle with all that she's ready to let go. shadow/land is a lyrical meditation on legacy, erotic fugitivity, and self-determination.

Directed by Lilly Award winner Candis C. Jones, shadow/land is the first installment of a 10-play cycle traversing the Katrina diaspora in an examination of the ongoing effects of disaster, evacuation, displacement, and urban renewal rippling in and beyond New Orleans.

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Tickets

Tickets start at $60, plus fees*
Public Supporter and Partner tickets start at $45
View the LuEsther Hall seating chart

*All orders subject to $7 per ticket service fee and $3 per ticket facility fee. All fees are waived for Public Theater Supporters and Partners. When purchasing tickets at the Taub Box Office the $7 per ticket service fee is waived.

Health & Safety

In keeping with guidance from the city, state, and federal officials, proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is no longer required for access to The Public’s facility, theaters, and the restaurant.

The use of a face mask is strongly encouraged at all performances, but a mask is now only required at all Tuesday evening and Saturday and Sunday matinee performances, as well as Joseph Papp Free Performances.

For complete health and safety protocols, visit Health & Safety, Next Steps

Become a Public Theater Partner or Supporter

Take advantage of Priority Access periods, savings on tickets, and a host of other benefits. At the same time, you'll be providing vital support in the creation of the art, music, and theater available in your 22/23 season. Join in today.

American Express® Card Member Performance

Join us for an American Express® Card Member performance on Friday, May 12 at 7PM ET. Learn more about American Express® Seating Options.

Community Performances

The following dates are the Community Nights planned for this production. Please check back at a later date for more information on how to access the performance:

Black Women, Femme, Non-Binary Community Night. We invite anyone who self-identifies as a Black Woman, Femme, or non-binary person to attend this performance in community. Use code TROMBONE to unlock this performance:

  • Tuesday, April 25, at 7PM
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Accessible Performance Dates
  • Open Caption performance Saturday, May 6, at 1PM
  • American Sign Language Interpretation performance Saturday, May 20, at 1PM with Hands On

Learn more about Accessibility Services for People with Disabilities. If you have additional questions, need assistance, or an accommodation please contact us at .



PRODUCTION DETAILS.

Content and Production Effect Warning

Learn about runtimes, late seating, production effect advisories, and more.

 

Dive Deeper

  • shadow/land Playbill
  • Tune into the Public Square 2.0 podcast for some bonus content on shadow/land. Learn more about the creative process with host, Garlia Cornelia Jones, speaks with Jill M. Vallery (Movement Director), Delfeayo Marsalis (Composer), and Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew (Lighting Designer) about their creative process and bringing to life their work onto the stage. Tune in now!
  • Immerse yourself in shadow/land: SETTING THE SCENE – a handpicked playlist by Erika Dickerson-Despenza, inspired by shado/land and the lasting impact of Hurricane Katrina.

Cast.

Image of Joniece Abbott-Pratt

Joniece Abbott-Pratt

Ruth

Image of Lynnette R Freeman

Lynnette R Freeman

Understudy Ruth

Image of Perri Gaffney

Perri Gaffney

Understudy Magalee

Image of Lizan Mitchell

Lizan Mitchell

Magalee

Image of Christine Shepard

Christine Shepard

Grand Marshal

Image of Joy-Marie Thompson

Joy-Marie Thompson

Understudy Grand Marshal

Creative.

Erika Dickerson-Despenza
Playwright
Candis C. Jones
Director
Jason Ardizzone-West
Scenic Design
Azalea Fairley
Costume Design
Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew
Lighting Design
Palmer Hefferan
Sound Design
Delfeayo Marsalis
Original Music Composer
Earon Chew Nealey
Hair, Wig, and Makeup Design
Amanda Perry
Prop Manager
Ann James
Intimacy Coordinator
Jill M. Vallery
Movement Director
Julie Congress
Voice & Speech Coach
Dawn-Elin Fraser
Dialect Coach
Nissy Aya
Dramaturg
Janelle Caso
Production Stage Manager
Daniel Vaughn
Stage Manager

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