A co-production with National Black Theater
A meditation on the necessity and complexity of religion & spirituality for Black American womxn throughout history. Following the form of a Sunday Baptist church service, and embodied by a company of twelve intergenerational Black womxn and femme performers, (pray) seeks to offer joy-filled healing through a dynamic fusion of song, text and dance.
Directed and Choreographed by nicHi douglas
Music by S T A R R Busby and JJJJJerome Ellis
Cast Includes Ariel Kayla Blackwood, Busby, Ashley De La Rosa, Tina Fabrique, Amara Granderson, Taylor Symone Jackson, Ziiomi Louise Law, Aigner Mizzelle, Satori FOlkes-Stone, Gayle Turner, Darnell White, D. Woods
Drama Desk Award | |||
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2024 | Outstanding Music in a Play | Nominee |
Lucille Lortel Award | |||
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2024 | Outstanding Musical | Winner | |
2024 | Outstanding Director | Winner | |
2024 | Outstanding Choreographer | Nominee | |
2024 | Outstanding Ensemble | Winner | |
2024 | Outstanding Costume Design | Nominee | |
2024 | Outstanding Sound Design | Nominee |