The world premiere of Chisa Hutchinson’s solo play Proof of Love is set to open at the Minetta Lane Theatre May 14 after beginning preview performances May 7. The co-production from Audible and New York Theatre Workshop is directed by Jade King Carroll and stars Brenda Pressley.
Hutchinson's solo play, which was commissioned by Audible, tells the story of Constance, whose happy life and upper-class Black family is splintered by a sudden and tragic accident. As she attempts to piece together the decisions that led to this moment, Constance is forced to re-evaluate her own prejudices within the Black community.
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The production's creative team is made up of Alexis Distler (scenic design), Jen Caprio (costume design), Mary Louise Geiger (lighting design), Justin Ellington (sound design), and Nikiya Mathis (hair and wig design).
Proof of Love is the inaugural production to come out of Audible's Emerging Playwright program, which currently includes 25 commissions. As with previous Audible productions at the Minetta Lane, the play will be recorded and released as an audio play.