Men on Boats at Clarice Smith, Mar 1-9

Men on Boats
By Jacklyn Backhaus

Fri, Mar 1, 2024 . 7:30PM
Sat, Mar 2, 2024 . 7:30PM
Sun, Mar 3, 2024 . 2:00PM
Thu, Mar 7, 2024 . 7:30PM
Fri, Mar 8, 2024 . 7:30PM
Sat, Mar 9, 2024 . 7:30PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Presented by Nouveau Riche and Soho Theatre
Written by Jessica L. Hagan
Adapted by Ryan Calais Cameron
Directed by Jessica Kaliisa
Cast: Paisley Billings, Déja J Bowens, Jadesola Odunjo, Muki Zubis
Producer for Nouveau Riche: Sarah Verghese
Producers for Soho Theatre: David Luff and Maddie Wilson
Communications & Marketing: Yasmin Mehboob-Khan
Stage Manager: Marie Angelique St Hill
Vocal Coach: Theo Llewellyn

Men On Boats challenges traditional historical narratives by reimagining John Wesley Powell’s expedition in the American West in 1869. A cast of non-male actors portrays the all-male crew, who navigates the treacherous waters of the Colorado River during their exploration. With humor and banter, the play examines gender, identity and the fraught relationship between humans and the natural world. This “rollicking history pageant” (The New York Times) challenges preconceptions about history, gender roles and the stories that get told.

Tickets: $25 General, or $10 Students. Click here.