An Octoroon

First Preview: Jul 11, 2017

Opening Date: Jul 18, 2017

Closing Date: Aug 7, 2017

Running Time: 02:30

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Woolly Mammoth Theatre

641 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20004

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Last year’s most talked-about, most unforgettable production is returning to Woolly for a limited three-week run: An Octoroon by new MacArthur "Genius Grant"-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

A plantation on the brink of foreclosure. A young gentleman falling for the part-black daughter of the estate’s owner. An evil swindler plotting to buy her for himself. Meanwhile, the slaves are trying to keep things drama-free, because everybody else is acting crazy.

An Octoroon, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Obie-winning (2014 OBIE Winner Best New American Play) riff on a 19th century Dion Boucicault's melodrama that helped shape the debate around the abolition on slavery, is an incendiary adaptation that the New York Post called “entertainingly demented.”

Part period satire, part meta-theatrical middle finger, it’s a provocative challenge to America’s lasting legacy of slavery and the racial pigeonholing of 1859—and today.

Regional Play - Comedy Performance Art Play - Drama Regional

Show Notes: 1 Intermission

Age Guidance: 16

Audience Advisory: An Octoroon contains strong language and fog.

Performance Schedule

TUESDAY thru THURSDAY @ 7:30 PM
FRIDAY @ 8 PM
SATURDAY @ 3 & 8 PM
SUNDAY @ 2 & 7 PM

Written By

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

Director

Nataki Garrett

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“This decade’s most eloquent theatrical statement on race.”

-----– The New York Times

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“This decade’s most eloquent theatrical statement on race.”

-----– The New York Times

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“This decade’s most eloquent theatrical statement on race.”

-----– The New York Times

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“This decade’s most eloquent theatrical statement on race.”

-----– The New York Times

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Accessibility

Assisted Listening System

Woolly is equipped with a RF (radio) technology system. Transmitters and accompanying headsets and ear speakers are available at the Box Office. Neck loops are available for patrons who have T-coil enabled hearing aids and cochlear implants.
Wheelchair Info

Wheelchair-accessible, transfer and companion seats are subject to availability.
Elevator\Escalator

An elevator is located on Level 2, to the left of the Box Office and on Level 1, to the right of the Orchestra level doors.
Passenger Loading Zone

A wheelchair-accessible ramp is located on Level 1, to the left of Judithâ€™s Café to access the Rehearsal Hall and Classroom spaces.
Restroom

2 accessible single-stall restrooms are located on Level 2, to the left of the Box Office.
Telephone

None on premises
Visual Assistance

Audio-described services for performances are available on an as-requested basis with at least 31 days’ notice. Screen Reader-compatible and large print versions of scripts and playbills are available upon request.

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