A workshop production in partnership with Washington Ensemble Theatre
Written by Taylor Mac
Music by Ellen Maddow
Directed by Ali el-Gasseir
Adult Content. Recommended for ages 18+.
Political activism meets bedazzled drag show in this story about two young friends who flee their suburban upbringing in "Real America" to join a ragtag group of activists on a protest march from D.C. to Nevada. On the road, the group attempts to establish a nomadic utopia, but the marchers continually find themselves divided by unrequited affections, indecision, and a secret hunger for power.
Whimsically blending commedia dell'arte influences with song and dance, The Walk Across America for Mother Earth explores how the idea of community sometimes fails to unite us, and sometimes brings us together in the most unexpected ways.
| Annie Willis | Angie |
| Andre Brown | Kelly |
| Tatiana Pavela | King Arthur |
| Bridget McKevitt | Rainbow Carl |
| Sami Spring Detzer | Marsha |
| Jess Moss | Flower |
| Skye Edwards | Greeter |
| Hazel Lozano | Nick |
| Jeffrey Azevedo | Jimica |
| Aaron Cammack | Beeka |
| Jenny Kim | Creek/Wakenhut |
| Allen Miller | Grass/Wakenhut |
| Ali el-Gasseir | Director |
| Kenrick Fischer | Scenic Design |
| Fawn Bartlett | Costume Design |
| Matthew Webb | Lighting Design |
| James Schreck | Sound Design |
| Jonathan Shue | Music Director |
| Marc Kenison | Movement Director |
| Nina Williams | Stage Manager |