Black Mayo
Written by Samekh Resh
Cultivate Theatre Project, Summer 2024
Black Mayo by Samekh Resh
Directed by Nora Hurley
EVA: Chloe Chappa
CHARLIE: Parker Jenkins
ARMANI: Kamau Nosakhere
Synopsis: In the year 202X, the rising heat index has begun to cause the world’s waterways to recede— not a drought, but something scarily stepping towards it. When the water levels lower in Newtown Creek, the pollutants at the bottom are now more visible, to the chagrin of the government and gas companies who are attempting to hide it from the public.
About Cultivate Theatre Project: Cultivate Theatre Project is a transdisciplinary conservation-theatre project aimed to foster science identity, environmental stewardship, and science communication in the theatre industry by empowering theatre artists to see themselves as participants of science and agents of change within their medium. After a weekend of science literacy, nature connection, and community engagement activities in Brooklyn, NY, participating playwrights, directors, and actors have crafted three new short plays based on their learnings and reflections. In this unique and powerful merging of art and science, science communication can be fostered and strengthened in both artists and audiences alike. Join us for the world premiere of these new short plays followed by an audience talkback. Featuring three new short plays written by Rachel Leighson, Steven San Luis, and Samekh Resh with direction by Nora Hurley, Ann Kreitman, and Nicky Maggio. Cast members include: Chloe Chappa, Skylar D’Andrea, Dana Jackson, Parker Jenkins, Leo Merrick, Sophia Marilyn Nelson, Kamau Nosakhere, Izabella Paz, and Shilpa Raju.
