Montana native George Berri is a national sports sensation, beloved hometown hero, and one of the NFL’s best players. But he’s about to create a perfect storm of personal, professional, and political conflict as he wrestles with the decision to reveal who he really is at the Super Bowl. He wants to tell the world he's an Arab-Muslim by praying during the national anthem. The costs of his choice may be more than he bargained for. FIRST DOWN is the first in a triptych of Muslim plays examining crises and questions of identity and faith in modern America.
COVID Safety Information:
Audiences will need to be fully vaccinated to attend a performance at 59E59 Theaters. 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.
Effective February 7, 2022, Audiences will need to be fully vaccinated AND proof of a booster dose (for those eligible in accordance with CDC guidelines) to attend a performance at 59E59 Theaters. Fully vaccinated means having had your booster 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 (and booster) 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 epass.ny.gov.
All patrons will also be required to wear KN95or N95 masks. If a patron does not have one, a mask will be provided free-of-charge.
