Kill Move Paradise
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames’ New York Times Critics’ Pick play Kill Move Paradise tells the story of Isa, Daz, Grif, and Tiny, four Black men who find themselves stuck in a cosmic waiting room in the afterlife. Wrenched out of their young lives before they even knew what was happening, they confront the brutal reality of their pasts and scramble to make sense of their surreal new world. Kill Move Paradise illustrates the possibilities of collective transformation and radical acts of joy. Directed by Gregg T. Daniel.
“ESSENTIAL… a remarkable production of a complicated play, brilliantly acted and directed.” — Anthony Byrnes, KCRW 89.9 FM
Dates / Tickets / Special Events
Ticket Prices
$40 general admission/$30 senior /$20 student
Run Time approximately 70 minutes
Performance Times
Previews
September 11, 12, 13 at 8pm
Opening Performances with reception
September 14 at 8pm, September 15 at 2pm
Performance Schedule
Wednesday, Sept. 25, Oct. 16 at 8pm
Friday, Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1 at 8pm
Saturday, Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 1 at 8pm
Sunday, Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3 at 2pm
Post Show Discussion Wednesday, Sept. 25 and Oct. 16
Wine Night Fridays
Enjoy complimentary wine and snacks with the cast after the show.
To make the arts more affordable for all we offer a pay-what-you-can ticket to encourage people of all ages to make performing arts a part of their lives. CLICK HERE for PWYC reservations.
“RICHLY HUMAN… convey[s] great urgency and pathos while still nailing the occasional laugh… STAGE RAW TOP 10 RECOMMENDED.”
“HIGHLY CREATIVE AND EXQUISITELY POWERFUL… For a thought-provoking and challenging experience (which also happens to be entertaining), KILL MOVE PARADISE is highly recommended.”
“PASSION AND VISION… exceptionally powerful performers.”
“A MUST-SEE… a thought-provoking, stimulating, and amazing drama that explores humanity on its raw terms.”
“ESSENTIAL… a remarkable production of a complicated play, brilliantly acted and directed.”
Credits / Cast / Crew
Production
Written by James Ijames
Directed by Gregg T. Daniel
Scenic Designer Stephanie Kerley Schwartz
Lighting Designer Donny Jackson
Composer and Sound Designer David Gonzalez
Costume Designer Wendell C. Carmichael
Choreographer Toran X. Moore
Associate Scenic DesignerMark Mendelson
Stage Manager Jenny Nwene
Produced for the Odyssey by Sally Essex-Lopresti, Ron Sossi Artistic Director
Casting Director Nicole Arbusto
Production Intern Hall McCurdy
Graphic Designer Luba Lukova
(l to r) Jonathan P. Sims, Ahkei Togun, Ulato Sam and Cedric Joe
Photo by Cooper Bates
(l to r) Ulato Sam, Ahkei Togun, Jonathan P. Sims
(background) Cedric Joe
Photo by Cooper Bates
(l to r) Jonathan P. Sims, Ahkei Togun, Ulato Sam and Cedric Joe
Photo by Cooper Bates
(front to back) Ulato Sam, Cedric Joe, Ahkei Togun and Jonathan P. Sims
Photo by Cooper Bates
(l to r) Ahkei Togun, Ulato Sam, Jonathan P. Sims
Photo by Cooper Bates
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