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FENCES
by August Wilson
Directed by Anthony D'Juan
February 14 – March 2, 2025
Troy Maxson, a former star of the Negro baseball leagues, now works as a garbage man in 1957 Pittsburgh. Excluded from the major leagues in his prime, Troy has grown increasingly bitter, and his anger and frustration take a toll on his wife Rose and his son Cory, who now wants his own chance to play ball professionally. James Earl Jones and Mary Alice co-starred in the original Broadway production of Wilson’s sensational drama, and a 2010 Broadway revival starred Denzel Washington and Viola Davis.
BAREFOOT IN THE PARK
by Neil Simon
Directed by James Ellison III
April 11 - 27, 2025
Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. He’s a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and she’s a free spirit always looking for the latest kick. Their new apartment is her most recent find – too expensive with bad plumbing and in need of a paint job. After a six-day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Corie’s loopy mother and decide to play matchmaker during a dinner with their neighbor-in-the-attic, Velasco, where everything that can go wrong does. Paul just doesn’t understand Corie, as she sees it. He’s too staid, too boring, and she just wants him to be a little more spontaneous. Running “barefoot in the park” would be a start…
BEFORE IT HITS HOME
by Cheryl L. West
Directed by Melinda Wilson Ramey
June 6 - 22, 2025
Before It Hits Home follows Wendal, a jazz musician at a crossroads in his life. When a life-altering diagnosis forces him to confront the secrets he's kept from those closest to him, the delicate balance between love, family, and truth begins to unravel. As relationships are tested and loyalties shift, Wendal is faced with the challenge of acceptance — from others and from himself.
CHICKEN AND BISCUITS
by Douglas Lyons
Directed by Imani Mitchell
August 8 - 24, 2025
The Jenkins family gathers for a funeral service that quickly turns into an unforgettable family reunion. As family secrets are exposed and tempers flare, the Jenkins clan navigates humor, heartache, and healing, all while staying true to their faith and love for each other. With its lively characters, witty dialogue, and touching moments, Chicken and Biscuits serves up a feast of laughter, love, and soul-stirring drama that celebrates the power of family bonds.
BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY
by Stephen Adly Guirgis
Directed by Francois Battiste
October 3 - 19, 2025
Ex-cop and recent widower Walter “Pops” Washington and his newly paroled son Junior have spent a lifetime living between Riverside and crazy. But now, the NYPD is demanding his signature to close an outstanding lawsuit, the landlord wants him out, the liquor store is closed—and the church won’t leave him alone. When the struggle to keep one of New York City’s last great rent-stabilized apartments collides with old wounds, sketchy new houseguests, and a final ultimatum, it seems that the old days may be dead and gone.
BLACK NATIVITY
by Langston Hughes
December 5 - 21, 2025
Black Nativity is the joyous retelling of the traditional New Testament account of the Nativity story, using gospel music, dramatic dance, and a biblical narrative. Written and conceived by legendary playwright, and Langston Hughes, this soulful, heartwarming story is a classic!