Blind Crest

by Monet Hurst-Mendoza

Tyrell Johnson sits on Death Row for the double-murder of two undercover detectives. Mara Hernandez is a fresh-faced corrections officer, newly appointed to the night watch. Together, this unlikely pair, form an intense bond and make a pact to have a baby. A dark twist on the “boy-meets-girl” and inspired by the unfolding true story of Ronnell Wilson and Nancy Gonzalez, Blind Crest investigates racial identity...

Tyrell Johnson sits on Death Row for the double-murder of two undercover detectives. Mara Hernandez is a fresh-faced corrections officer, newly appointed to the night watch. Together, this unlikely pair, form an intense bond and make a pact to have a baby. A dark twist on the “boy-meets-girl” and inspired by the unfolding true story of Ronnell Wilson and Nancy Gonzalez, Blind Crest investigates racial identity and mass incarceration in the U.S. by compelling us to ask, "what is the value of a Black life in America, and at what cost are we willing to fight for it?”

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Blind Crest

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  • Cheryl Bear: Blind Crest

    A powerful and riveting piece about the system of mass incarceration and love. Thought provoking and well done.

    A powerful and riveting piece about the system of mass incarceration and love. Thought provoking and well done.

  • Shaun Leisher: Blind Crest

    This play went places I really didn’t expect it to and I was enthralled with every page. Love how theatrical this play is with the direct address and fast paced scenes and these characters are endlessly fascinating.

    This play went places I really didn’t expect it to and I was enthralled with every page. Love how theatrical this play is with the direct address and fast paced scenes and these characters are endlessly fascinating.

  • Unicorn Theatre: Blind Crest

    This play is a FINALIST for the 2020-2021 In-Progress New Play Reading Series at Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. It is our pleasure to support BLIND CREST.

    This play is a FINALIST for the 2020-2021 In-Progress New Play Reading Series at Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. It is our pleasure to support BLIND CREST.

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Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Parallel 45 Theatre, Year 2021
  • Type Workshop, Organization American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Year 2018
  • Type Reading, Organization Magic Time at Judson Memorial Church, Year 2016
  • Type Reading, Organization Planet Connections Theatre Festivity, Year 2015
  • Type Residency, Organization The Drama League First Draft Residency, Year 2015
  • Type Residency, Organization The MITTEN Lab Residency Launch, Year 2015

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