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Manahatta (2018)

By Mary Kathryn Nagle Directed by Laurie Woolery World Premiere
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This 2018 world premiere by celebrated playwright, activist, and attorney Mary Kathryn Nagle illuminates the tragic consequences of commercial exploits, including the removal of the Lenape people and the attempted eradication of their culture, that gave rise to the America we know today. This brilliant production, directed by Laurie Woolery, defiantly demonstrates that the Lenape are still here.

Length: Approximately 1 hour, 35 minutes, with no intermission.

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Production of Manahatta and related programs are supported by a grant from the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation.

Reviews

Manahatta  may leave you shattered, but it also offers a glimmer of hope.
Oregon Arts Watch
With Manahatta, [OSF] continues to elevate its reputation for excellent theater that might provide a counterbalance to all the white noise.
Ashland Daily Tidings
Director Laurie Woolery fully realizes the playwright’s brilliant text with a simple staging that lets the action and the words do the talking.
Berkshire Fine Arts

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Cast

Tanis Parenteau
Tanis Parenteau *
Jane
Le-le-wa'-you
Rainbow Dickerson
Rainbow Dickerson *
Debra
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sheila-tousey-2017
Sheila Tousey *
Bobbie
Mother
Steve Flores
Steven Flores
Luke
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Jeffrey King
Jeffrey King *
Dick Fuld
Peter Minuit
Danforth Comins
Danforth Comins *
Joe
Jakob
David Kelly
David Kelly *
Michael
Jonas Michaelius

Ensemble: Danforth Comins*, Rainbow Dickerson*, Steven Flores, David Kelly*, Jeffrey King*, Tanis Parenteau*, Sheila Tousey*

* Member of Actors' Equity Association (AEA)

Creative Team

Laurie Woolery
Laurie Woolery
Director
Mary Kathryn Nagle
Mary Kathryn Nagle
Playwright
Mariana Sanchez
Mariana Sánchez
Scenic Designer
E. B. Brooks
E.B. Brooks
Costume Designer
James F. Ingalls
James F. Ingalls
Lighting Designer
Mark Holthusen
Mark Holthusen
Projection Designer
Paul James Prendergast
Paul James Prendergast
Composer & Sound Designer
Ty Defoe
Ty Defoe
Movement Director
Elizabeth Frankel
Elizabeth Frankel
Production Dramaturg
Leslie Ishii
Leslie Ishii
Production Dramaturg
Rebecca Clark Carey
Rebecca Clark Carey
Voice & Text Director
Shannon R. Davis
Shannon K. Davis
Phil Killian Directing Fellow
U. Jonathan Toppo
U. Jonathan
Toppo *
Fight Director
Curtis Zunigha
Curtis Zunigha
Lenape Consultant
Karl Alphonso
Karl Alphonso
Production Stage Manager
Molly Norris
Molly Norris *
Assistant Stage Manager
New York Casting
Elissa Myers Casting

* Member of Actors' Equity Association (AEA)

Suitability Suggestions

Manahatta contains mild profanity, descriptions of the failed attempts at the genocide of Indigenous peoples, and portrayals of violence onstage, including gun violence, murder, and historical acts of physical trauma.

School Suggestions: Manahatta may be best experienced by well-prepared middle and high school students.

Additional Information

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Thank you to our 2020 and 2021 Sponsors

Original 2018 Show Sponsors

  • SPONSORS
  • Edgerton New Play Award Logo
  • The Goatie Foundation
  • Ed McCurtain and Jane Dryden
  • PARTNERS
  • Marian and Richard Baldy
  • Lynn Booth and Kent Kresa
  • Sid and Karen DeBoer
  • Wally and Sheila Weisman
  • Jim and Kate Wolf-Pizor
  • Diane C. Yu and Estate of Michael J. Delaney