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Shipwreck: A History Play About 2017

First Preview: Jan 29, 2020
Opening Date: Feb 10, 2020
Closing Date: Mar 8, 2020
Running Time: 02:00
Shipwreck: A History Play About 2017

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Playing @
Woolly Mammoth Theatre
641 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
"PEOPLE TREAT ME LIKE I’M A CHARACTER IN IT, BUT THIS IS A STORY I JUST STEPPED INTO UNWITTINGLY."

A group of well-meaning liberals gather at a farmhouse in upstate NY for a relaxing weekend. A son adopted from Kenya struggles to feel connected to his new family and country. And the 45th US President sends a history-altering dinner invitation.There is plenty of blame to spare as snow piles high, mountains crumble, and the wounds of the 2016 election break open.

The mythology of America is re-written in real time as we are forced to grapple with the legend of a frightening New York man made from gold. Anne Washburn (Mr. Burns, a post-electric play) returns to Woolly with a sinister and sensational new play.

"It has the supreme virtue of addressing the topic that haunts so many Americans today" 
- The Guardian
RegionalPlay - DramaRegional
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 16
Audience Advisory: A co-production with The Public Theater. Production contains depictions of racism, treatment of enslaved people, sexism, profanity, rape, and assault.

Performance Schedule

WEDNESDAY thru SUNDAY @ 7:30 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 1:30 PM


Written By
  • Anne Washburn

Director
  • Saheem Ali

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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 Judith’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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