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Fireflies 2018

Ages: 13+
Opened: October 15, 2018
Closing: November 11, 2018

Fireflies - 2018 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Somewhere in the Jim Crow South, the sky is on fire. A pregnant Olivia’s fierce speech writing is the sole force behind her charismatic husband Charles and his successful Movement to galvanize people to march towards freedom. When four little girls are bombed in a church, Olivia and Charles’ marriage is threatened – as this tragedy and years of civil unrest leave Olivia believing that “this world ain’t no place to raise a colored child.”

Fireflies is a startling world premiere by Donja R. Love, and the second part of a trilogy beginning with Sugar in Our Wounds (recently at MTC’s Studio at Stage II). Saheem Ali (Sugar in Our Wounds) directs.


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Photo Coverage: Atlantic Theater Company Celebrates Opening Night of FIREFLIES
by Jennifer Broski - October 16, 2018


Atlantic Theater Company stages the world premiere production of Fireflies, written by Donja R. Love and directed by Saheem Ali. Fireflies is the second part of Donja R. Love's trilogy, which began with the acclaimed play Sugar in Our Wounds, also directed by Saheem Ali. Fireflies just opened last night, October 15th for a limited engagement through Sunday, November 11th, 2018 Off-Broadway at the Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street).

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the Atlantic's FIREFLIES
by Julie Musbach - September 4, 2018


Atlantic Theater Company stages the world premiere production of Fireflies, written by Donja R. Love and directed by Saheem Ali. Fireflies is the second part of Donja R. Love's trilogy, which began with the acclaimed play Sugar in Our Wounds, also directed by Saheem Ali. Get a first look at the company in rehearsal below!

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