The Light
- By Loy A. Webb
- Directed by Chip Miller
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Today should be the happiest day of Rashad and Genesis’ lives — he’s planned it all out — the perfect proposal before the perfect concert from the couple’s favorite artist. Things, however, almost never go as planned and when old secrets put their relationship at risk, they are forced to confront their commitment to each other and to justice. This intimate and moving play set amid the Kavanaugh hearings makes the political quite personal, in a real time rollercoaster ride of romance and reckoning.
Outer Critics Circle nomination for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play, 2018.
GENERAL PERFORMANCE TIMES*
Evenings
Wednesdays – Sundays at 7:30 p.m.
Matinees
Saturdays & Sundays at 2 p.m.
Select Thursdays at 2 p.m.
*Schedule may vary for some shows. Please check our season calendar to confirm.
75 minutes with no intermission.
Sign Interpreted
April 3, 7:30 p.m.
Open Captioned
April 5, 2 p.m.
Audio Described
April 13, 2 p.m.
Assistive listening devices are available for all performances.
We are committed to making our performances and facilities accessible to all of our patrons.
For the 7:30 p.m. performance of The Light
BIPOC Affinity Nights are a mindful curation of an environment meant to center the experience of people who identify as part of the BIPOC community (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) — dedicated to generating a space for BIPOC individuals to engage with the performance in ways that are authentic to them.
All people who self-identify as BIPOC, and their guests, are specifically invited to attend. Though no one will be turned away, it is encouraged that folks outside of the BIPOC community join us on another night.
The Light is recommended for ages 13 and up. Contains mild adult themes, moments of violence, and some alcohol use and smoking.
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