Area premiere • Contemporary tour-de-force
Directed and developed by Chay Yew
Written, created, and performed by UNIVERSES ‑ Steven Sapp, Mildred Ruiz, Gamal Chasten, William Ruiz (A.K.A. “Ninja”)
October 20 ‑ November 7, 2010

Round House Theatre Bethesda

For info about audience events during this production - including the special Parents’ Matinee (with childcare for ages 3-12, must be potty trained), pre- and post-show discussions, audio-described and sign-interpreted performances – click here.

Photo courtesy of UNIVERSES

The UNIVERSES performance ensemble’s new show Ameriville was a hit at the renowned Humana Festival and is now winning raves across the country. An explosive fusion of storytelling and the infectious rhythms of jazz, Gospel, and hip-hop, Ameriville puts the state of the Union under a microscope – politics, history, race, poverty, and government – examining our country through the lens of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath.

An ensemble of multi-disciplined writers and performers, UNIVERSES’ work is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking. Deftly weaving humor, song, and powerful performances, Ameriville says, “Here’s the situation. Now…what do you think?”

Their work “absolutely demands to be seen” ‑ Boston Globe

Ameriville is recommended for ages 15 and up

Ameriville is sponsored in part through generous support from Susan Gilbert and Ron Schechter

Cast: Steven Sapp, Mildred Ruiz, Gamal A. Chasten, William Ruiz (A.K.A. “Ninja”)

Director: Chay Yew
Choreographer: Millicent Johnnie
Set Design: Brian Sidney Bembridge
Lighting Design: Russell H. Champa
Sound Design: Benjamin Marcum
Video Design: Brian Freeland
Dramaturg: Morgan Jenness
Tour Production Manager: David Vieira
Tour Stage Manager: Elizabeth Harwood
Tour Sound Engineer: Adam Bach

Learn more:

UNIVERSES on their web site

Ameriville on the UNIVERSES web site