Project Sankofa
August 6, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Playwright: Karl O’Brian Williams
Director: Jermaine Rowe

Stage Manager : Kahlil Daniel
Tech Manager: Andy Evan Cohen
Sound Design: Joel Edwards
Production Assistants: Jael Hoyos & Kayleb Johnson
Actors: Antonyio Artis (Shawn), Nixon Cesar (Shawn's Father) Cailin Chang (TD), Zeinebou Dia (Xola), Frida Fitter (Skye), Natalya Gammon (Abebi), Anthony Goss (Shomari), Christian Pacheco (Hugo), Nathan Tolliver (Anan) and Jack Vine (Alvaro)

A young man reluctantly accepts a challenge from a class project that asks students to create a performance art piece about their family history. This prompts him to question his purpose in the world, releasing a flurry of internal conflicts. His story is shaped by music, spoken word, movement and through the guidance of the ancestors who test and prod accordingly. This is ‘Project Sankofa,’ a play written by Karl O’Brian Williams about family, community, love and the endless questioning about one’s self.

*Content Warning: The death of a family member is discussed.

*Please note that this performance will be presented at the Tank's in-person performance space at 312 W 36th St. All attendees and artists will be required to display proof of full covid vaccination before being admitted to the space, either by showing a vaccination record (vaccination card) at least two weeks out from the final dose of an approved vaccine, or by using New York's free Excelsior Pass service, available here. Patrons will also be required to wear masks while indoors at all times and for the time being, no food or beverage will be permitted to be consumed at the theater.