Ife Olujobi's Jordans is making its world premiere Off-Broadway via The Public Theater, with opening night set for April 24. Get a first look at the new work with production shots below.
The production began previews April 11, and the extended run is scheduled to continue through May 12 at the Public's LuEsther Hall. 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 includes Brontë England-Nelson as Emma, Naomi Lorrain as Jordan, Brian Muller as Fletcher, Toby Onwumere as 1.Jordan, Matthew Russell as Tyler, Ryan Spahn as Ryan, Meg Steedle as Maggie, and Kate Walsh as Hailey. Rounding out the company are understudies Britt Faulkner, Quinn M. Johnson, Devin Kessler, and Kai Tshikosi.
Naomi Lorrain in Jordans
Meg Steedle, Naomi Lorrain, Brian Muller, and Matthew Russell in Jordans
Company of Jordans
Naomi Lorrain and Toby Onwumere in Jordans
Brontë England-Nelson in Jordans
Kate Walsh in Jordans
Ryan Spahn and Brontë England-Nelson in Jordans
Kate Walsh and Naomi Lorrain in Jordans
Brian Muller, Ryan Spahn, and Matthew Russell in Jordans
Kate Walsh, Naomi Lorrain, and Toby Onwumere in Jordans
Toby Onwumere and Naomi Lorrain in Jordans
Company of Jordans
Naomi Lorrain in Jordans
The production also features 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 serves as dramaturg, with Rachel Denise April as production stage manager and Eloia Peterson as stage manager.
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