WE FLY by TJ Young

Members of the Frankensburgh, Texas community have gathered to retell and recount the events that have transpired after the unexplained disappearance of Rashaad Powell. The ensemble has stitched together a narrative timeline led by journalist Travis Coleman, reenacting the individual voices, moments, and characters that have circled the inhabitants of this small town since the incident.
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WE FLY

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  • Mora V. Harris:
    11 Nov. 2023
    “ This play is is awesome! Richly complex, viciously funny, and totally captivating. I saw the reading at the Pittsburgh Public Theater and can't wait to see it fully staged one day! ”
  • University of Pittsburgh:
    30 Oct. 2023
    “ This play is extraordinary. It really captures our current climate in which word spreads so fast via social media and pseudo-news outlets, that the truth (& humanity) gets lost in the shuffle. I directed a reading of it that elicited such a strong emotional response from the audience that folks were yelling out to the characters. 8 actors play 30 roles in this fast-paced mockumentary-style piece. (-Ricardo Vila-Roger) ”

There are 39 characters to be shared between 8 actors. The only actor who should not double is the actor playing Nia.

Development History

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    Pittsburgh Public Theater
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    2023