The Public Theater's upcoming world premiere of Ife Olujobi's Jordans has revealed full casting, with performances set to begin April 11 at the Off-Broadway company's LuEsther Hall. Opening night is April 24, with performances set to continue through May 5. Whitney White is at the helm.
The piece takes place at an overwhelmingly white workplace that hires a new employee to improve the company's image and so-called "culture." Olujobi, who makes their Off-Broadway debut with the production, began work on the play while part of the Public's 2018-2019 Emerging Writers Group.
The cast will include Brontë England-Nelson as Emma, Naomi Lorrain as Jordan, Brian Muller as Fletcher, Toby Onwumere as 1.Jordan, Matthew Russell as Fletcher, Ryan Spahn as Ryan, Meg Steedle as Maggie, and Kate Walsh as Hailey. Rounding out the company are understudies Quinn M. Johnson, Devin Kessler, and Kai Tshikosi, with additional understudies to be announced.
The production will also feature scenic design by Matt Saunders, costume design by Qween Jean, lighting design by Cha See, sound design by Fan Zhang, hair and wig design by Nikiya Mathis, special effects design by Lillis Meeh, prop management by Claire M. Kavanah, intimacy direction by Kelsey Rainwater, and fight direction by UnkleDave's Fight House. Nissy Aya is serving as dramaturg, with Rachel Denise April as production stage manager and Eloia Peterson as stage manager.
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