Shows
World Premiere!
katrina: the girl who wanted her name back
by Jason Tremblay
Directed by Tom Arvetis
April 5th - May 21st, 2009
This exciting new work follows Katrina, a young girl from New Orleans forced to face the powerful hurricane that shares her name. Separated from her beloved father during the storm, Katrina must journey to safety with only ghosts, sweet N'awlins music and her own bravery as companions. Despite enormous obstacles, Katrina is determined to reclaim her name and recover the magic and fire that lie within the city and herself. Featuring live jazz music and non-stop action, Katrina: The Girl Who Wanted Her Name Back is an exuberant celebration of one of America's most historical cities.
Recommended for age 8 and up (4th thru 8th grades).
Education Matinees
Previews: 10:30 a.m. April 3 & 2:00 p.m. April 4
Weekdays: 10:30 a.m. April 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 & May 1, 5, 7, 12, 14, 15, 19, 20 and 21
For more information about booking school groups, click here.
Family Matinees
Previews: 10:30 a.m. April 3 & 2:00 p.m. April 4
2:00 p.m.
April 5, 11, 18, 19, 25, 26 & May 2, 3, 9
Special Evening Performance: Friday April 10th at 7:00 p.m.
Katrina: The Girl Who Wanted Her Name Back has already received two major honors. It was one of seven plays from around the world selected as part of the 2008 New Visions/New Voices biennial festival at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where the play underwent a week-long, collaborative workshop process that culminated in a rehearsed reading to theater professionals, educators and others interested in the field. Mr. Tremblay also received the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for Young Audiences Playwriting Award for 2008.