Bulrusher
Written by Eisa Davis
Directed by Deidra LaWan Starnes
June 3 - 20, 2027
Found floating in a basket on the river as an infant, Bulrusher is an orphan with a gift for clairvoyance that makes her feel like a stranger even amongst the strange: the taciturn schoolteacher who adopted her, the madam who runs her brothel with a fierce discipline, the logger with a zest for horses and women, and the guitar-slinging boy who is after Bulrusher's heart. Just when she thought her world might close in on her, she discovers an entirely new sense of self when a girl from Alabama comes to town. Passionate, lyrical, and chock full of down-home humor, this play is an unforgettable experience by a new, thrilling voice. “An engrossing rush... Eisa Davis' gleaming marriage of poetry and myth... has a big heart and a wide-open soul” – Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune.
Presented with generous support from Wilma Probst Levy, in honor of Louis Levy
Open Captioned Performances :
June 10 - 7:30 pm, June 11 - 7:30 pm, June 12 - 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm,
June 13 - 2:00 pm
Audio-Described Performance:
June 13 - 2:00 pm
Mask Required Performances:
June 12 - 7:30 pm
Community Conversations
Following the 2 PM Performance
June 5, 2027: Meet the Design Team
Join us in conversation with members of the Design Team for Bulrusher about creating the world of the play.
June 6, 2027: Meet the Director
Chat with Director Deidra LaWan Starnes about the process of bringing this story to life.
June 12, 2027: Meet the Cast
Join 1st Stage in conversation with the cast of Bulrusher.
June 14 at 7:30pm: Meet the Cast - ON ZOOM!
Chat with the incredible cast of Bulrusher - from the comfort of your home!