Airline Highway

REGIONAL PREMIEREAirline HighwayWritten by Lisa D’AmourDirected by Malinda L. Beckham & Curtis BarberA group of people living on the fringes of society face their personal struggles and chase elusive dreams in Lisa D’Amour’s vibrant, poignant, and darkly comedic dive into the gritty underbelly and vibrancy of New Orleans.Set in a dilapidated motel off the bustling Airline Highway, a group of misfits has formed their own unconventional family. They come together to honor and celebrate the life of Miss Ruby, a beloved community figure and former exotic dancer, as she nears the end of her life. With a palette of raw honesty and unapologetic humor, the play paints a portrait of those who inhabit the edges of the city’s allure, offering a mix of humor and heart as they navigate life’s complexities, and create a family in the most unexpected and overlooked places.CASTDave Osbie Shepard as Terry Ashlyn Evans as Krista Todd Thigpen as Sissy Na Na Brad Goertz as Wayne John Patterson as Francis Elizabeth Marshall Black as Tanya Kyle Clark as Bait Boy Morgan Taylor Hughs as Zoe Deborah Hopeas Miss Ruby Ensemble: Justin Morgan Brown, Amira Judeh, Avery Vonn Kenyatta, Adina Opalek, Valerie Lerma Puente & Helen Rios CREATIVE TEAMScenic Design & Technical Director: Mark A. LewisLighting Design: Ash ParraSound Design: Trevor B. ConeCostume & Properties Design: Malinda L. BeckhamScenic Artist: Charly Topper Production Manager: John BakerProduction Stage Manager: Barbara Alicea-AponteAssistant Stage Manager: Valerie Lerma PuenteTickets are $35May 21 Preview, Sunday and Monday performances are “pay what you can” and Thursday performances are followed by a talkback with the directors and cast. The Actor appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.