IN THE SOUTHERN BREEZE
An auto-biographical fever dream
Written by Mansa Ra
Directed by Christopher D. Betts
November 3rd - December 12th
Deep in an existential crisis, MAN locks himself in his apartment. A portal reveals itself and when he crosses that threshold, MAN begins a journey that traverses centuries of history, allowing him to create a space for his own healing, while exploring the complicated and more camouflaged barriers of today. Mansa Ra offers a unique approach to poetically elaborate on the social, racial, and generational struggles and injustices that black men face while also creating a space for discourse about and healing from these experiences.
PLAYWRIGHT - Mansa Ra (FKA Jiréh Breon Holder)
DIRECTOR - Christopher D. Betts
FEATURING
(in alphabetical order)
MADISON - Charles Browning
HUE - Biko Eisen-Martin
TONY - Travis Raeburn
MAN - Allan K. Washington
LAZARUS - Victor Williams
U/S MADISON, TONY, MAN - Wildlin Pierrevil
U/S HUE, LAZARUS - Alex Ubokudom
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER - Kayla Coleman
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER - Chevonne Baylor
CREATIVE TEAM
SET DESIGNER - Emmie Finckel
COSTUME DESIGNER - Jahise LeBouef
LIGHTING DESIGNER - Emma Deane
MUSIC DIRECTOR- Allen René Louis
SOUND DESIGNER - Kathy Ruvuna
PROP DESIGNER - Patrícia Marjorie
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER - Kelsey Rainwater
DRAMATURG - Ashley M. Thomas, Faith Zamblé
CASTING DIRECTOR - Victor Vazquez
WELLNESS CONSULTANT - Kevin Gillette