The first play on my reviewing schedule to fall was Jungle Theater's Redwood
"An unforgettable new play by a thought-provoking and witty playwright.
Meg and Drew, an interracial couple, are thrown into crisis when Meg’s uncle discovers Drew belongs to the family that owned Meg’s relatives in an antebellum Kentucky. What are the ways love can and cannot transcend both modern social barriers and historical power structures? Meg and Drew must learn if it is possible to forgive, champion, or fully understand a person who is beloved but fundamentally other."
Shortly after the Minnesota governor declared a state of emergency, I got the following email from the Jungle Theater.
"These are unprecedented times, and the Jungle, like every other theater in the country, is trying to make the best decisions in swirling waters, ensuring the health and safety of everyone who engages with the theater.
REDWOOD’s director, actors, designers and crew have invested untold hours of skill, talent and heart to bring to life this beautiful play by Brittany K. Allen. Following orders by governor Tim Walz to cancel or postpone all community events while honoring our team’s hard work, we have made the decision to indefinitely postpone REDWOOD performances, with the intention of getting the play back up on stage as soon as conditions improve.
Our box office will be reaching out to all REDWOOD ticket holders with updates and options on their tickets. Updates will be available via social media and the Jungle's website.
We thank all of our patrons, subscribers, and supporters for their patience and understanding in this time of uncertainty."
I feel very badly for everyone involved. They got through a couple of previews, were about to have their media night on Friday, and officially open on Saturday. To put in all that work and get so close...
Hang in there, my artists friends. Rough waters ahead for all of us, it seems.
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