"Daddy"
By Jeremy O. Harris
Directed by Danya Taymor
A co-production with Vineyard Theatre
Dec 31 – 31, 1969
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Overview
In Jeremy O. Harris’ searing new play “Daddy,” Franklin (Ronald Peet), a young black artist on the verge of his first show, meets Andre (Alan Cumming), an older white art collector, and before long their feverish link deepens into an irresistible bond. But when Franklin’s Christian mother, Zora (Charlayne Woodard), decides that her son is in peril, she enters into a battle of wills with Andre over the soul of the man they both call baby. Basquiats and Birkins, gospel and pop, and fantasy and reality collide around a Bel Air swimming pool in this deeply surreal exploration of intimacy and identity. Danya Taymor (Pass Over) directs this wildly theatrical and dangerous world-premiere co-production from The New Group and Vineyard Theatre.
This play contains nudity and graphic sexual content.
“Daddy” is supported by grants from the Venturous Theater Fund of the Tides Foundation and the Tobin Theatre Arts Fund.
Cast
Carrie Compere
Performer
Alan Cumming
Performer
Tommy Dorfman
Performer
Kahyun Kim
Performer
Denise Manning
Performer
Hari Nef
Performer
ONYIE NWACHUKWU
Performer
Ronald Peet
Performer
Charlayne Woodard
PerformerCreative Team
Jeremy O. Harris
Playwright
Danya Taymor
DirectorMatt Saunders
Scenic DesignMontana Levi Blanco
Costume DesignIsabella Byrd
Lighting DesignLee Kinney
Sound DesignCookie Jordan
Hair, Wig and Makeup DesignLee Kinney
Original Score and Instrumental ArrangementsDarius Smith
Original Vocal Music and Vocal ArrangementsBrett Macias
Original Vocal Music and Vocal ArrangementsClaire Warden
Intimacy and Fight DirectionDarrell Grand Moultrie
Movement DirectorTschabalala Self
Doll DesignBrett Macias
Music SupervisionGroup Sales
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