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shadow/land Off-Broadway

shadow/land 2023

Run Time:
70 minutes
Opened: May 4, 2023
Closing: May 28, 2023

shadow/land - 2023 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Joseph Papp Public Theater/LuEsther Hall
425 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10003

Premiering as an audio play at The Public, 2021 Susan Blackburn Prize winner Erika Dickerson-Despenza’s SHADOW/LAND returns in Spring 2023 with a stunning live production. Magalee and her daughter Ruth are faced with the question of legacy when Ruth coaxes Magalee to sell their historic family-owned business as Hurricane Katrina begins her ruin. Directed by Lilly Award winner Candis C. Jones, SHADOW/LAND is the first installment of a 10-play cycle traversing the Katrina diaspora in an examination of the ongoing effects of disaster, evacuation, displacement, and urban renewal rippling in and beyond New Orleans.


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Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of SHADOW/LAND at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2023


Check out photos from opening night of The Public Theater’s world premiere staging of shadow/land!

Review Roundup: SHADOW/LAND Opens At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2023


The world premiere staging of shadow/land by Erika Dickerson-Despenza opens tonight at The Public Theater. Read the reviews!

SHADOW/LAND Extends Through Late May at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2023


The world premiere staging of shadow/land by Erika Dickerson-Despenza has been extended at The Public Theater through Sunday, May 28.

Photos: First Look at SHADOW/LAND at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2023


Get a first look at photos of the staged world premiere play shadow/land at The Public Theater.

SHADOW/LAND World Premiere to Begin Performances at The Public Theater Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 13, 2023


The Public Theater will begin performances for the staged world premiere play shadow/land written by Erika Dickerson-Despenza and directed by Lilly Award winner Candis C. Jones. See how to purchase tickets!

Playwright Erika Dickerson-Despenza Releases SHADOW/LAND Playlist - Listen Here!
by Blair Ingenthron - April 8, 2023


To celebrate the upcoming production of shadow/land, playwright Erika Dickerson-Despenza has released a playlist. The production begins performances in the LuEsther Hall with a Joseph Papp Free Performance on Thursday, April 20 and runs through Sunday, May 21. shadow/land officially opens on Thursday, May 4.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for SHADOW/LAND at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 3, 2023


Check out rehearsal photos of shadow/land at The Public Theater!

Joniece Abbott-Pratt, Lizan Mitchell & More to Star in SHADOW/LAND World Premiere at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 14, 2023


The Public Theater has announced the complete cast for the staged world premiere play shadow/land, written by Erika Dickerson-Despenza and directed by Candis C. Jones.

shadow/land History

Other Productions of shadow/land

2023   Off-Broadway Public Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production
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shadow/land - 2023 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2024 The Lortels Outstanding Scenic Design Jason Ardizzone-West

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