Rehearsal Hall 1, 2nd Floor
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Written by James Anthony Tyler
Directed by Portia
New York, 2013. During his late-night commute on the A train, Harlem native Tyrone tries to impress Niesha, his coworker at a nightclub, who just wants to read her book and pass the ride in silence. But as they travel uptown, the two forge an unlikely connection that extends beyond the confines of the subway car.
This reading is estimated at 90 minutes, with one intermission.
For decades, Crossroads Theatre has been a sanctuary for some of the world's most celebrated and decorated playwrights including Ntozake Shange, Anna Devere Smith, Richard Wesley, and Samm Art-Williams. This year marks the 35th season of the Genesis Festival of New Plays and another exciting year of ground breaking work.
