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What To Send Up When It Goes Down
First Preview: Sep 24, 2021
Opening Date: Sep 24, 2021
Closing Date: Oct 17, 2021
Running Time: 01:45
Playing @
Playwrights Horizons Mainstage
416 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
What to Send Up When It Goes Down is a play, a ritual, and a home-going celebration that bears witness to the physical and spiritual deaths of Black people as a result of racist violence. Setting out to disrupt the pervasiveness of anti-blackness and acknowledge the resilience of Black people throughout history, Aleshea Harris’s acclaimed, groundbreaking play blurs the boundaries between actors and audiences, offering a space for catharsis, discussion, reflection, and healing.
"Fresh and original and in-the-moment life on the American stage" - New York Times
Playwrights Horizons’ Commitment to Health and Safety
In order to ensure the health and safety of its artists, audiences, and staff, Playwrights Horizons has installed MERV-13 HVAC filters that meet the CDC’s guidance. To best protect everyone present for these gatherings, please be aware that both proof of vaccinations and face masks will be required in order to experience the production.
"Fresh and original and in-the-moment life on the American stage" - New York Times
Playwrights Horizons’ Commitment to Health and Safety
In order to ensure the health and safety of its artists, audiences, and staff, Playwrights Horizons has installed MERV-13 HVAC filters that meet the CDC’s guidance. To best protect everyone present for these gatherings, please be aware that both proof of vaccinations and face masks will be required in order to experience the production.
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 16
Audience Advisory: NOTE - What to Send Up When It Goes Down is a special Redux Series production,
Performance Schedule
TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS @ 7 PM
THURSDAYS- SATURDAYS @ 8 PM
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS @ 2:30 PM
Written By
- Aleshea Harris
Director
- Whitney White
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
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Full-price tickets:
$35.00 - $35.00
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Accessibility
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Wheelchair Info
Wheelchair seating available in Row E. Both our Mainstage and Peter Jay Sharp Theaters are fully wheelchair-accessible, offering accessible seats at each performance. Both theaters are located near our elevator with access to their main lobbies and bathrooms. -
Elevator/Escalator
Elevator access, 1 level up. -
Curb Ramps
The path to our theater crosses 9th Avenue; there are curb cuts at both corners. -
Entrance
Enter from the corridor through swinging glass double doors into the Mainstage lobby. From entrance corridor, take elevator to Floor 1M for wheelchair access to the Mainstage theater. Three single doors in series to enter the theater. -
Box Office
Located in corridor on Floor 1 (ground level). -
Restroom
Elevator to Basement, or inside the Mainstage lobby and go down the stairs one level. Grab bars available. -
Water Fountain
Floor LL (Lower Level). -
Assisted Listening System
Radio Frequency assistive listening systems are available at no charge at every performance and can be checked out from the concessions counter. These devices are available in both our Mainstage and Peter Jay Sharp Theaters for every performance, per ADA requirements and are compatible with t-coil enabled hearing aids and implants. Headphones for these devices will be provided by the theater, but you are also welcome to bring your personal headphones from home should you prefer. -
Visual Assistance
Scheduled audio-described performers. Hand held captions available with GalaPro app on mobile devices. Listening devices and tablets are available in both theaters at the concession stand, free of charge. A photo ID is required. -
Folding Armrests
No mobility seats with folding armrests. -
Parking
If you choose to drive, we have preferred parking rates available with Manhattan Parking Group's nearest 24/7 garage, less than a block from the theater. https://www.playwrightshorizons.org/about/directions/parking -
Seating
Our Mainstage Theater's seats measure 22.5" armrest to armrest, and the cushions are 17.5" wide.










