Manahatta

Story

Synopsis

In this timely world-premiere drama by celebrated playwright, activist and attorney Mary Kathryn Nagle, past and present intertwine. Nagle’s story illuminates the tragic consequences of commercial exploits, including the removal of Native people and the attempted eradication of their culture, that gave rise to the America we know today. Securities trader Jane Snake is torn between worlds. Her return to Wall Street in 2008 brings her to Manahatta (“island of many hills” in Lenape), the homeland her ancestors were violently forced to leave in the 1600s. Meanwhile, her family in Oklahoma struggles to save their language, their culture and their over-mortgaged home. Jane Snake’s return to Manahatta defiantly demonstrates that the Lenape are still here.

Director

Laurie Woolery

Writers

Mary Kathryn Nagle

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

29 March 2021

Ensemble

Cast

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  Tanis Parenteau

  Jane / Le-le-wa'-you /Ensemble

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  Rainbow Dickerson

  Debra / Toosh-ki-pa-kwis-i / Ensemble

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  Sheila Tousey

  Bobbie / Mother / Ensemble

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  Steven Flores

  Luke / Se-ket-tu-may-qua /Ensemble

• Jeffrey King

  Dick Fuld / Peter Minuit / Ensemble

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  Danforth Comins

  Joe / Jakob / Ensemble