Thu 3/5-Sun 3/21
Tara Moses’ Haunted, opening this weekend, is part of a collaboration with the National New Play Network, which presents what they call “rolling world premieres,” where different theaters debut a production in their own region.
It’s also a partnership with the Lake Erie Native American Council, as Moses who is a citizen of Oklahoma’s Seminole Nation, addresses the plight of a pair of deceased indigenous siblings who, we’re told, are “haunting the families that try to move into their house, and wondering if they’ll ever be free from the shackles of racist stereotypes. As the cycle begins once more, the siblings ask: will they ever make it to the Spirit World?” It’s described as “an indigenous horror comedy with the coolest Y2k hits” as it addresses how we perceive and act toward native communities. Director Nailah Unole Didanas’ea Harper-Malveaux is a citizen of Oklahoma’s Cherokee Nation.
On opening night, March 5, there will be an Indigenous pop-up market between 6-7 and at intermission, featuring work by local indigenous artists. On Friday March 6, there will be a talkback with Moses following the performance and on Saturday March 7, there will be a reception after the show. Go here for tickets.