A DIFFERENT AMERICA
THE SHELTER PEEP SHOW
JANUARY 16, 2017
HILL COUNTRY (MANHATTAN)
30 W 26th STREET
DOORS OPEN 6:45PM, SHOW STARTS 7:30pm
Some of the greatest artistic movements were created in response to a changing and volatile political climate—so given the current state of American politics, we asked artists to rise up with their art and make theatre. The challenge? Write about “a different America.” An America that’s different this morning than it was last night. An America where “different” is persecuted. An America where we hold different points of view, different perceptions, different pains. An America that we want to revolutionize, for which we have a different vision.
On MLK Day, the week of the Inauguration, we present 8 of these pieces as part of our on-going PEEP SHOW series. We’ve curated a unique and bold blend of short plays, monologues, and songs. This one-night event will be filled with food, music, and stripped down theatre. Join us as we explore A DIFFERENT AMERICA.
Victory Lap
Written and Performed by Shaun O’Hagan, Directed by Jenny Beth Snyder
THE NEXT STOP IS...
Written by Paco Lozano, Directed by Julie Lucas, Lyrics Development by Craig”muMs” Grant, Performed by Vanessa Bretas, Victor Cruz, Shah Motia, Sean Griffin, Orisa Henderson, Laris Macario, Stacey Raymond, and Monisha Shiva
SOA
Written by Philip Kaplan, Directed by Anna Strasser, Performed by Cait Johnston and Thea McCartney
Ordinary People
Performed by Emily Alexander, Directed by Morgan McGuire
Table Stakes
Written and directed by Dave Lankford, Performed by Danielle Beckmann and Nate Dobson
Godwin's Law
Written and Performed by Jacob Marx Rice, Directed by Jamahl Garrison Lowe
My Name is America and I'm a White Supremacist
Written by Michael Kingsbaker, Directed by Christine Nyland, Performed by Ryan Blackwell
Price of Apple Pie
Written by Greg Emetaz, Directed by Rachel Carey, Performed by Latresa Baker, Emily Cannon-Brown, Kelley Gates, Marisela Gonzalez, and Shaun O’Hagan (more to be announced)
MUSICAL GUEST
Shawn Randall and friends
