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Nollywood Dreams

Opening Date: Oct 21, 2021
Closing Date: Nov 28, 2021
Running Time: 01:30
Nollywood Dreams

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Playing @
Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space
511 West 52nd Street, New York City, NY 10019
It’s the 1990s and in Lagos, Nigeria, the NOLLYWOOD film industry is exploding and taking the world by storm. Ayamma dreams of stardom while working at her parents’ travel agency alongside her lovable and celebrity-obsessed sister Dede. When Ayamma lands an audition for a new film by Gbenga Ezie, Nigeria’s hottest director, she comes head-to-head with Gbenga’s former leading lady, Fayola. Tensions flare just as sparks start flying between Ayamma, the aspiring ingénue, and Wale, Nollywood’s biggest heartthrob, in this hilarious new play about dreaming big.

COVID Safety Information:
Audiences will need to be fully vaccinated to attend a performance at MCC Theater. Fully vaccinated means having had your second shot or single shot (based on vaccination type) of an FDA or WHO authorized COVID-19 vaccine two weeks (14 days) before your performance date. Proof of full vaccination must be provided along with a government issued photo ID with matching name. Proof of vaccination can be shown with one of the following: your vaccination card, a photo of your vaccination card, or via an official governmental mobile app or website; NYS residents or those who received a vaccination in NYS may present proof of vaccination via the Excelsior Pass app. For more information about the Excelsior Pass please visit https://epass.ny.gov. Masks may be required to be worn.

The only exemptions to MCC’s full vaccination requirement are for those under the age of 12, or those with who need an accommodation due to a medical condition or a sincere religious belief that prevents vaccinations. In these cases, proof of a negative PCR COVID-19 test taken 72 hours prior to performance or proof of negative rapid COVID-19 antigen test taken within 6 hours of the performance will be required and masks must be worn.

MCC Theater will stay current with and adhere to the guidelines of the CDC and WHO, therefore, this policy is subject to change pending any and all updates. Policy changes will be updated on MCC’s website and all communication channels and ticket holders will be directly notified.
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Performance Schedule

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 7 PM
WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS @ 2 & 8 PM
FRIDAYS @ 8 PM
SUNDAYS @ 3 PM


Cast
  • Abena
  • Charlie Hudson III
  • Nana Mensah
  • Sandra Okuboyejo
  • Ade Otukoya
  • Emana Rachelle

Written By
  • Jocelyn Bioh

Director
  • Saheem Ali

TDF Tickets Offers:

Listed at

Never

Full-price tickets:

$39.00 - $88.00

Accessibility

  • Assisted Listening System

    Assistive Listening Devices available for every production (with headphones provided).
  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevator access to each floor
  • Entrance

    Self-opening lobby doors with the push of a button
  • Restroom

    3 Wheelchair-accessible restrooms available in the main lobby restrooms and 2 accessible single stalls on the Mezzanine Floor.
  • Visual Assistance

    Large Print programs available. Color-Blind accessible seating grids for online seating charts available.
  • Wheelchair Info

    Spaces are fully ADA-accessible, with ramps leading to the bar and the Newman Mills Theater.

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