Season Archive - People's Light

Founded in 1974, People’s Light presents stories drawn from ancient times through tomorrow that have direct relevance to our communities and their concerns.

22 Sep—15 Oct 2023

Bonez

A game of dominoes takes a chilling turn.

Written & Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III

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01 Nov—19 Dec 2023

Crushed Earth

A Free, Immersive Audio Play

By Deepa Purohit & Sanjit De Silva Directed by Sanjit De Silva Recorded by Vrialto Inc.

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15 Nov—31 Dec 2023

A Christmas Carol

Witness the miraculous redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge in this fresh approach to Charles Dickens’ classic.

Adapted by Zak Berkman from Charles Dickens Original Music by Zak Berkman Arrangements by Mitch Chakour Directed by Nell Bang-Jensen

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10 Jan—11 Feb 2024

SMALL

Bullied for his size, a boy from Long Island finds purpose and respect atop a racehorse in this wild autobiographical ride,

By Robert Montano Directed by Jessi D. Hill The Penguin Rep Theatre Production

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21 Feb—24 Mar 2024

the ripple, the wave that carried me home

“A masterpiece … a wave of emotion” - Rolling Out

By Christina Anderson Directed by Donya K. Washington

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01 May—19 May 2024

Hurricane Diane

A comedic romp with a mythological twist from Pulitzer Prize finalist Madeleine George

By Madeleine George Directed by Molly Rosa Houlahan

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12 Jun—07 Jul 2024

Off By One

David Strathairn stars in this profoundly human world premiere by Emmy Award winner Joseph Dougherty

By Joseph Dougherty Directed by Abigail Adams

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17 Jul—11 Aug 2024

Somewhere Over the Border

A musical odyssey by rising star Brian Quijada

By Brian Quijada Directed by Laura Alcalá Baker Music Direction by Michael Meketa Sanchez

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