In Partnership With Christina Anderson, Matt Barbot, Montana Levi Blanco, Stefania Bulbarella, Amith Chandrashaker, nicHi douglas, Iyvon E., Justin Ellington, Emmie Finckel, Vanessa German, Ryan J. Haddad, Riccardo Hernández, Phillip Howze, Haruna Lee, Campbell Silverstein, Charly Evon Simpson and Rhiana Yazzie
With Michael Braun, Francis Jue, Denise Manning, Kenita Miller, Lisa Ramirez, Samy Younes, Lisa Zayas
Over a year after closing our doors, Signature Theatre is excited to present The Watering Hole, an immersive experience envisioned by resident playwright Lynn Nottage, director Miranda Haymon, and a renowned group of creative designers. This grand experiment deviates from the norm, presenting a new kind of theatre—one that is collaborative, accessible and safe.
In-person, physically distanced audiences will move through a series of installations entirely curated by creatives of color at the beloved Pershing Square Signature Center. The multidimensional and multidisciplinary pieces disrupt traditional notions of theatre-making and challenge viewers to converse with what is most essential to us all, water. Excerpts from the in-person experience will also be available online in order to bring The Watering Hole to as far an audience as possible.
Following hit runs of Fabulation, or The Re-Education of Undine and By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, The Watering Hole culminates Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage’s residency at Signature Theatre.
PROTOCOLS:
Our plans are subject to change as CDC, state and city guidelines develop. Our current plans for June 2021 are to require physical distancing and masking. At this time, we are not planning to require proof of vaccination and/or negative test results for guests, as we want to maintain equitable access for audiences. Any changes to guidelines from time of purchase will be communicated by email to all ticket holders.
Limited capacity strictly enforced, up to 100 people in the building at any given time
Masks required at all times (both audience and staff), regardless of vaccine status
All guests must complete a COVID-19 Screening and a temperature check before proceeding into the event
Physical distancing between groups will be enforced
Restrooms available with limited capacity
Food and drink not available
Age Guidance: 12
Performance Schedule:
Timed entry tickets, 32 slots (1 slot per individual) available per time block
Block 1: 11:30am–12:30pm (Fri–Sun)
Block 2: 3:15–4:15pm (Fri–Sun and select dates)
Block 3: 7:00pm–8:00pm (Tue–Sun)
Written by
Lynn Nottage and Miranda Haymon