Acting Thesis: F***ing A
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Acting Thesis: F***ing A
Suzan-Lori Parks' innovative twist on The Scarlet Letter, is a timely and mystical story following a noble mother and her wayward son.
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Lenfest Center for the Arts - The Flexible Performance Space
December 16, 2023 | 2:00 pm
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Featured Cast

Tiffany McLarty
Hester
Sabrina Victor
Canary Mary
Emily Kleypas
First Lady
Roberto Perez
Mayor
Aaron Anderson
Scribe / Jailbait
William Appiah
Monster
Veda Baldota
1st Hunter / Guard / Waiting Woman #1
Miguel Yriberry
2nd Hunter
Evangeline Billups
Freedom Fund Lady / 3rd Hunter / Waiting Woman #2
Alecsys Protor
The Singer

Creative Team

Benton Greene
Director
Thea McRea
Production Stage Manager
Hera Jung
Assistant Stage Manager
Sarah Karl
Scenic Designer
Rachel Dozier-Ezell
Costume Designer
Live Rigdon
Props Designer
Luke Wygodny
Composer/Musician
Taniece Divya Johnson
Intimacy/Fight Director

Location

Lenfest Center for the Arts
615 W 129th St
New York, NY

About The Performance

Columbia University School of Arts MFA Acting Cohort of 2024 presents Suzan-Lori Parks’ F***ing A, directed by Benton Greene.

F***ing A, Suzan-Lori Parks’ innovative twist on The Scarlet Letter, is a timely and mystical story following a noble mother and her wayward son. The small town abortionist, Hester Smith, embarks on an unyielding quest to buy her imprisoned son’s freedom—and nothing will get in her way. Through a unique blend of storytelling and song, Hester’s branded letter A emerges as a thought provoking beacon of revenge, violence, and unflinching sacrifice.

This play has a runtime of two hours and contains challenging material including: graphic violence, including depictions of blood; non-consentual sexual contact and sexual assault; strong language; discussion of pregnancy, infertility, and abortion.

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