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Blood at the Root – Extension thru Nov. 6


NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 24, 2023

Press contact: Lucy Pollak
lucy@lucypr.com  (818) 887-1499 (for media only)

 

Open Fists hit production of Dominique Morisseaus 
Blood at the Root
adds 4 performances through Nov. 6

WHAT:
Racial tensions erupt in an explosive ensemble drama based on a real-life incident at a Louisiana high school. Open Fist Theatre Company has announced four additional performances for Blood at the Root, a “choreopoem” infused with hip-hop and movement, written by Dominique Morisseau, directed by Michael A. Shepperd, and inspired by the true case of the “Jena Six.” Originally scheduled to close on October 28, the smash-hit production will now run through November 6.

WHEN:
Extended through Nov. 6
Remaining performances:
Fridays at 8 p.m.: Oct. 27, Nov. 3

Saturdays at 8 p.m.: Oct. 28, Nov. 4
Sunday at 3 p.m.: Nov. 5 ONLY
Monday at 8 p.m.: Nov. 6 ONLY

WHERE:
Atwater Village Theatre

3269 Casitas Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90039
FREE parking in the ATX (Atwater Crossing) lot one block south of the theater.

TICKETS:
$20 – $30

HOW:
www.openfist.org

(323) 882-6912

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