"A powerful and timely tour de force!"
--Voice of America
April 3 | 2:00 pm
The Suzzanne Douglas Memorial Commissioning Fund
As an actor, activist, educator and advisor, Suzzanne Douglas’ voice and vision helped to shape Luna Stage.
The Suzzanne Douglas Memorial Commissioning Fund reflects and sustains Suzzanne’s commitment to creating powerful theatrical experiences that reflect the experience of communities of color while nurturing the next generation of BIPOC artists. Each year for the next 10 years, Luna will commission a new play by an emerging BIPOC playwright that actively engages themes of social justice. Each playwright will be awarded $10,000. Luna will commit to the nurturance and development of these pieces, and their subsequent public performance.
We invite you to join us in honoring Suzzanne’s legacy by supporting these bold new commissioned projects.
About Pay-What-You-Choose
As part of our commitment to equity and access, all Luna Stage programs are Pay-What-You-Choose. This means that for any Luna Stage performance, class, summer camp or special event, participants can choose a price that feels comfortable for them. There are no forms, no qualifications, no questions. Everyone gets the same great seats, the same special workshops, the same theatre magic!
COMING FALL 2022
#RIFT: A Play In Three Parts
By Gabriel Jason Dean
Directed by Ari Laura Kreith
Two real-life brothers — one a convicted murderer, the other a playwright; a member of the alt-right versus an A.O.C.-type progressive. Who are we and who do we want to be? How do we take responsibility for our American history?
PART 1 - Starts 1/25
PART 2 - Fall 2022
#RIFT
"This event is offered in connection with The National Day of Racial Healing and is supported by the Creating Change Network in partnership with the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Center at Rutgers University - Newark. The activities of the Creating Change Network are made possible by the Grunin Foundation" Read More
PART 1:
Play Over Text Message
Sign up to begin anytime during the week of January 25
Cost of ticket: Free
PART 2:
The Live Culmination
Join us in person at Luna Stage
Fall 2022
PART 3:
Become Part Of The Story
Interact with the creative team, explore challenges in your own life,
and become part of the story.
TBD
This project is supported in part by Venturous Theater Fund of the Tides Foundation's Plays for Now initiative, and the New Jersey Theatre Alliance's STAGES Festival.
Our Commitment to COVID-19 Safety
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We proudly stand with professional theaters across our region in requiring proof of vaccination for all audience members age 12+, staff, crew, and artists.
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Masks are required for all audience members, students, teachers, and staff
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We have installed MERV 11 filters in our HVAC system as well as MERV 18 air purifier units in our classrooms, rehearsal studios, and performance spaces.
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Sanitizing stations have been placed throughout the theatre
Read more about our COVID Safety Policy HERE, and feel free to contact us with any questions at info@lunastageorg