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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
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
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
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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Full-price tickets:
$15.00 - $68.00
Accessibility
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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.







