MEXODUS
BY BRIAN QUIJADA And NYGEL D. ROBINSON | DIRECTED BY Obie AWARD Winner David Mendizábal
DEC 10 at 8PM and DEC 11 at 3PM | Atlas Performing Arts Center
Inspired by the thousands of enslaved people in the United States who sought freedom in Mexico, rather than looking north, Mexodus uses live looping and hip hop to explore an under-told chapter of the Underground Railroad and celebrate Black and brown bodies standing together against oppression.
Part of The Catalyst Series of New Play Development. A testament to new Artistic Director Reginald L. Douglas’ long-standing commitment to new play development, the Catalyst Series will connect all of Mosaic’s new work activities under one programmatic umbrella. In 2022-2023, Mosaic will launch an annual new play festival, produce presentations of works in progress, and commission writers to create bold new work.
Mexodus is generously underwritten by Susan Clampitt & Jeremy Waletzky.
Cast and CREATIVE TEAM
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* Indicates a member of Actor’s Equity Association
**Indicates a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Union
(++) Indicates a member of United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 of the IATSE
MEDIA
Playwrights Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson will workshop and refine their new play in development, Mexodus, at Mosaic.
Preview of the original song "King Cotton."
Preview of the original song “Two Bodies.”