Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Playwrights Realm's SOJOURNERS
By: Jennifer Broski Jan. 29, 2016
The Playwrights Realm presents the world premiere of Mfoniso Udofia's SOJOURNERS, directed by Ed Sylvanus Iskandar. The production opened just last night, January 28, and runs through February 13, 2016 at The Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 W. 42nd Street, NYC). BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos below!
The cast includes Hubert Point-Du Jour as Ukpong, Lakisha Michelle May as Moxie,Chinasa Ogbuagu as Abasiama andChinaza Uche as Disciple.
Abasiama came to America with high hopes-for her arranged marriage and for her future-intent on earning a degree and returning to Nigeria. But when her husband is seduced by America, she must choose between the Nigerian and the American dream.
The design team includes Jason Sherwood (Scenic Design), Jiyoun Chang (Lighting Design), Loren Shaw (Costume Design), Jeremy S. Bloom (Sound Design), Stefano Brancato (Puppet Design/Direction), and Samantha Shoffner (Props Design). Kara Kaufman is the Production Stage Manager and Ed Herman is the Assistant Stage Manager.
Tickets are on sale through TicketCentral.com, by calling (212) 279-4200, noon to 8pm daily, or by visiting the Ticket Central box office at 416 W. 42nd Street. Tickets range in price from $25 to $35 for all regular performances (January 29 through February 13).
Photo Credit: Jennifer Broski
Roberta Pereira, Mfoniso Udofia, Katherine Kovner
Mfoniso Udofia, Ed Sylvanus Iskandar
Roberta Pereira, Mfoniso Udofia, Ed Sylvanus Iskandar, Katherine Kovner
Ed Sylvanus Iskandar, Billy Porter
Ed Sylvanus Iskandar, Mfoniso Udofia, Billy Porter
Hubert Point-Du Jour, Chinaza Uche
Hubert Point-Du Jour, Chinaza Uche
Lakisha Michelle May, Chinasa Ogbuagu
Lakisha Michelle May, Chinasa Ogbuagu
Chinaza Uche, Lakisha Michelle May, Chinasa Ogbuagu, Hubert Point-Du Jour
Chinaza Uche, Lakisha Michelle May, Chinasa Ogbuagu, Hubert Point-Du Jour
Chinaza Uche, Lakisha Michelle May, Mfoniso Udofia, Chinasa Ogbuagu, Hubert Point-Du Jour
Chinaza Uche, Lakisha Michelle May, Ed Sylvanus Iskandar, Mfoniso Udofia, Chinasa Ogbuagu, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Roberta Pereira, Katherine Kovner
Lakisha Michelle May, Chinaza Uche, Mfoniso Udofia, Katherine Kovner, Chinasa Ogbuagu, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Roberta Pereira, Ed Sylvanus Iskandar
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