NYDT: Girls' Trip to NYC written by Janessa Carter and directed by Patrice Creamer

The plot

PLAY DESCRIPTION:

Three Philly girls. Deaf. Black. Altogether they are the same yet the differences in their personalities, energy, and reactions to unforeseen situations makes their trip away from home not only liberating but challenging at the same time. As the story unfolds, we see a friendship that  is defined, refined, and intertwined as they leave behind sheltered households, overcome communication barriers, and prove their loyalty and love for one another. These girls show that if you are hungry enough , you can eat  the Big Apple right down to its core! 

ABOUT PLAYWRIGHT:

Janessa Carter is a foodie, bookworm, a lover of the Arts, and proud Philadelphia native, she always thought of NYC as her second home so she felt honored to be able to write about one of her extraordinary experiences in the Big Apple titled, Girls Trip to NYC. Janessa has been writing since an early age however this is the first time her writing is showcased in the Deaf and HOH community. She credits her sister, Jackie for instilling love for theater by taking her to plays at local theaters and Broadway shows since she was a little girl.

ABOUT DIRECTOR:

Patrice Creamer (Director) is thrilled to be directing the New York Deaf Theatre-Short Play Festival this year. Patrice was one of the first Deaf theatrical interpreters on Broadway when she debuted in Having Our Say. She went on to interpret for Jesus Christ Superstar and Aida.

Patrice’s team members included Alan Champion, Candace Broecker-Penn, Don Rubel and Michelle Banks. Patrice has also been the ASL Director for over 10 Off-Broadway productions, including Red Bull Theater’s productions of The Witch of Edmonton, The Duchess of Malfi, The Maids, Loot, and The Mystery of Irma Vep., Papermill Playhouse’s production of Color Purple Color, Public Theater’s production of For Girls Who Consider Suicide when the Rainbow is Enough, and Brooklyn Academy of Music’s production of the Barbershop Chronicles.

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• Age Rating Teen(13+ years old)
• Running time 00:19:21 mins



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