MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE CONTENT
A Play from the Archives & A Panel Discussion 10 years later with members of the original cast
In the Red and Brown Water
By ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney
Directed by ensemble member Tina Landau
Featuring ensemble members Alana Arenas, Glenn Davis, K. Todd Freeman and Ora Jones with Phillip James Brannon, Rodrick Covington, Jeff Parker, Tamberla Perry and Jacqueline Williams
About this streamed event
In the Red and Brown Water (the first play in Tarell Alvin McCraney's The Brother/Sister Plays trilogy) tells the story of fast spirited Oya. A promising young athlete who is offered a scholarship that could jump-start her future. When her mother becomes ill, she makes a life changing decision to remain with her mother instead of accepting the scholarship. Set in the "distant present" in San Pere, Louisiana, In the Red and Brown Water weaves together Yoruba mythology with a modern day story about a young woman transforming from girlhood to womanhood. Oya’s path leads her to a crossroads where she finds herself torn between settling down... and just settling.
Steppenwolf has opened up our archives to present a recording of the original 2010 production written by ensemble member and Academy Award winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney and directed by ensemble member Tina Landau. Alongside this recording, Steppenwolf is pleased to present: Ten Years Later: The Brother/Sister Plays, a panel discussion in which original members of the Steppenwolf cast reminisce about the celebrated and memorable production. Hosted by ensemble member Jon Michael Hill and featuring ensemble members Alana Arenas, Glenn Davis, K. Todd Freeman, Ora Jones, Tina Landau and Tarell Alvin McCraney, with Jacqueline Williams.
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STREAMING AVAILABLE August 13 – 26, 2020
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Read the program
Learn all about the characters in In the Red and Brown Water, as well as the actors who played them. We are so thrilled to present a recording of the original 2010 production and to provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of the production.
Ten Years Later: The Brother/Sister Plays
Enjoy a sneak peek of the behind-the-scenes discussion hosted by ensemble member Jon Michael Hill and featuring ensemble members Alana Arenas, Glenn Davis, K. Todd Freeman, Ora Jones, Tina Landau and Tarell Alvin McCraney with Jacqueline Williams.
In the Red and Brown Water
By ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney and directed by ensemble member Tina Landau, In the Red and Brown Water tells the story of Oya, a promising young athlete who is offered a scholarship that could jump-start her future. Forced to choose between her dying mother and her own dreams, she makes a life-changing decision. Watch a select scene from the archive video, which will be shared exclusively with members from August 13–26.
Sponsors
Streaming Sponsors
Michael Bender and Sheridan Prior
Kenneth J. Porrello and Sherry L. McFall
Captioning Sponsors
John Hart and Carol Prins
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