Men on Boats
| Author: Jaclyn Backhaus | |
| Premiered: 2017 | Work Type: Play |
| Description: Men on Boats by Jaclyn Backhaus is a comedic play that reimagines the 1869 expedition of John Wesley Powell and his crew charting the Colorado River, with the historical male explorers played by all-female or gender non-binary actors. The play uses this casting to satirize American myths of masculinity and Manifest Destiny, creating a "rollicking history pageant" that is both funny and thought-provoking, exploring themes of colonialism, bravery, and fear through a modern, inclusive lens. | |
All shows for this title:
| Long Beach Playhouse (Studio Theatre) | 4/27/2024 - 5/25/2024 |