Production Workshop Presents: White
Thu, Nov 30
|The Downspace
PW presents a staged reading of White. Written by James Ijames. Directed by Dri de Faria '26. Assistant Directed by Ishani Sharma '25.
Time & Location
Nov 30, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
The Downspace, 7 Young Orchard Ave, Providence, RI 02912, USA
About the show
Gus is an artist. Vanessa is an actress. Gus wants to be presented in a major exhibition for artists of color, so he hires Vanessa to perform as Balkonaé Townsend, a brash and political artist that will fit the museum’s desire for “new voices.” Everything is great, until Balkonaé takes over and Gus has to deal with the mess he’s made. The play spins out of control as it explores issues of race, gender, sexuality, and art.
Thomas Ward ’27 is GUS
Jetai Meinheit ’25 is VANESSA
Avery Espiritu ’27 is TANNER
Ellie Chang ’27 is JANE
Show dates:
Thursday, Nov 30 - 8PM
Friday, Dec 1 - 8PM
Saturday, Dec 2 - 8PM
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Tickets are free and a limited number will be available for attendees on a first-come first-served basis at the PW Box Office starting an hour before each performance, with a maximum of 2 tickets per person. Doors open 15 minutes prior to the performance. Virtual tickets are valid until doors open. Please arrive early.
Content warnings: This show contains discussions and depictions of racism and microagressions, sexism and misogyny, and a gunshot sound.