Written by Lydia R. Diamond
Directed by Hallie Gordon
Staged in our intimate Gillian Theatre, this sexy, serious and fiercely funny new play explores the inescapable nature of racism and other tricky topics with rapid fire dialogue, shattering assumptions about our culture’s ingrained attitudes of racism, sexism and classism. You’re sure to be captivated by one of the smartest new plays of its time!
Advisory:
Recommended for ages 18 and up.
This production contains:
- Use of profanity
- Sexual situations
- Partial nudity
Evenings
Tuesdays – Saturdays 7:30pm
select Sundays at 6pm
Matinees
Saturdays 3pm
select Sundays at 2pm
select Wednesdays at 3pm
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Kayla Carter* (Valerie Johnston) |
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Erik Hellman* (Brian White) |
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Deanna Myers (Ginny Yang) |
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Julian Parker* (Jackson Moore) |
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Leea Ayers (u/s Valerie Johnston) |
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Christine Bunuan* (u/s Ginny Yang) |
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Greg Geffrard (u/s Jackson Moore) |
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James Knight* (u/s Brian White) |
Lydia R. Diamond (Playwright)
Hallie Gordon (Director)
Collette Pollard (Scenic Designer)
Izumi Inaba (Costume Designer)
Kathy A. Perkins (Lighting Designer)
Deidre Searcy (Projections Designer)
Richard Woodbury (Original Music & Sound Design)
Bobby Kennedy (Dramaturg)
Sasha Smith (Intimacy Director)
Tasia A. Jones (Assistant Director)
Rebecca Pechter* (Production Stage Manager)
Abigail Medrano (Assistant Stage Manager)
*Denotes a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers
"Smart People is sleek, stylish and zinging with witty repartee!"
"Timely...sophisticated [and] very well cast!"
"Scenes sparkle [with] sharp observations and witty lines!”
“Provocative. A perfect play for our time.”
"Lydia R. Diamond [has written] dialogue that takes your breath away... Add a cast that sparkles, and you’ve got a clever, provocative hit that never talks down to its audience."
ASL-Interpreted performance: Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 7:30pm
Open-Captioned performance: Friday, June 1, 2018 at 7:30pm
Sunday, May 13, 2018 after the matinee performance
Are you curious about the world that surrounds your favorite plays? Sunday Spotlight offers access to the finest speakers, scholars and cultural leaders. This one-hour event extends the conversation on our stages by featuring an expert in an area connected to the play. Seating is limited. RSVP is required.
Monday, May 21, 2018 at 6:30pm
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of our productions? For each production, we will offer insight into a different aspect of creating theatre. Enjoy a short and lively presentation by our actors, designers or other experts who will walk you through the process of preparing for and executing a production. Seating is limited. RSVP is required.
Join us after every Tuesday evening performance (excluding First Week and any extension weeks) for a 15-minute discussion of the play, facilitated by a member of the WT Artistic Team.
Join us after every Wednesday evening performance (excluding First Week and any extension weeks) for a 15-minute talk-back featuring actors from the production, facilitated by a member of the WT Artistic Team.
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