Pass the Mic, a play festival amplifying Black voices, will stream live July 16 at 9 PM ET via and
Hosted by IAMA and Ammunition Theatre Company members Brandon Scott and Courtney Sauls, the festival will feature five new plays, each written and directed by Black artists, inspired by the current iteration of the movement for racial justice and equity.
Writers include Malika Oyetimein (director of ' one in two), Donnetta Lavinia Grays (Last Night and the Night Before), Carolyn Ratteray, Larry Powell, and Daryl Watson. Cheyenne Barboza, Keith Powell, Valerie Curtis-Newton, Larry Powell, and Keiana Rich谩rd will direct.
The complete lineup of plays follows.
Grace, by Malika Oyetimein
Directed by Cheyenne Barboza
Starring Bria Samon茅 Henderson, Brennie Tellu, Bailey Humiston, Christine Woods, and Nia Witts
Laid to Rest, by Donnetta Lavinia Grays
Directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton
Starring Tracy Hughes, Allyson Brown, Dedra Woods, and Brie Eley
The Gaze鈥� No Homo, by Larry Powell
Directed by Powell
Starring Sharon Lawrence and Devere Rogers
Tomorrow, by Carolyn Ratteray
Directed by Keiana Rich谩rd
Starring Juanita Jennings, Karla Mosley, and Kym Allen
Remember the Light Rail, by D.G. Watson
Directed by Keith Powell
Starring Courtney Sauls, Ahmed Best, Brandon Middleton, and Allie Leonard
A post-show discussion with all playwrights and directors, examining how their creative process has shifted in the midst of the movement, will follow the readings.
While the event is free and open to the public, any donations will be split between and . IAMA and AMMO are both matching the first $500 in donations.
