*Commissioned by Pillsbury House Theatre with the support of a Joyce Award.
From the playwright of Buzzer comes Prep. Prep is Tracey Scott Wilson’s epic story of two black high school students and their principal trying to make it through one extraordinary day. Chris is a spiritually focused go-getter who is respected around school. His friend Oliver is good hearted but on the edge of going down the wrong path. Ms. Michelle, their principal, struggles to keep focused as she supports her ‘scholars’ and diffuses mounting tensions. As the story unfolds, the students wrestle with dynamics of loyalty, friendship and injustice while trying to protect a secret that could change the course of their lives.
At once an urgent appeal to end the violence erupting on the streets and realize the potential of our youth, Prep examines the effects of racism and class in our cities’ schools.
Starring Kory LaQuess Pullam, Ryan Colbert and Jodi Kellogg.
by Tracey Scott Wilson, directed by Noel Raymond
starring Kory Laquess Pullam, Ryan Colbert and Jodi Kellogg
September 18-October 25, 2015
Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30 pm
Sundays at 3:00 pm
at Pillsbury House Theatre
3501 Chicago Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN
Directions and parking | Accessibility
Tickets: Buy tickets online or call 612-825-0459.
Pick Your Price. Pay what you want for every performance, every night. (Regular price: $25)
Box Office Hours:
9:30 am – 4:30 pm, Mondays – Fridays
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Wednesdays – Saturdays during performances
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Sundays during performances
Groups: Contact Chris at 612-787-3622 or harrisonc@pillsburyhousetheatre.org
Additional Important Dates:
- Post-Show Discussions with our Community Partner, Pillsbury United Communities: September 26, 30 and October 11, 16.
(If you’ve already seen the show, you’re invited to return for any of the above discussion dates. Discussions start immediately following the performance and last about 30 minutes.) - ASL Interpreted Performance: Saturday, September 26 at 7:30 pm
- Audio-Described Performance: Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 pm
Run time: 1:10 minutes, no intermission
Recommended Age: 13+ (for language and depicted violence)