the givens (or the futility of forgiveness)
written by Natyna Bean
Spitfire Karina knows what she wants and ain't afraid to let both loved ones and haters know, especially about her dreams of designing sneakers, no matter the cost. Yet when her father, Simeon unexpectedly returns to her life with a suspicious past, Karina risks it all by investing time and interest into building a relationship with him, leading those around her to withdraw from her life.
World Premiere was on April 10 at 12pm, and was on-demand through April 17
This production was recorded in March 2021 at Ernst C. Stiefel Hall in compliance with The New School's Covid-19 on-site safety guidelines.
Cast:
Karina: Jordan Mosley
Christian: Ismael Castillo
Rita: Charlita Williams
Simeon: Kwesiu Jones
Mikey: Kristina Szilagyi
Credits
Stage Manager: Santos Collado
Scenic Design: Maiko Chii+
Costume Design: Sabrina Bianca Guillaume
Lighting Design: Alejandro Fajardo+
Sound Design: Frederick Kennedy+
Video Design/Capture Collaborator: SooA Kim
Associate Sound Design: Wes Shippee
Associate Lighting Design: Kent Sprague
Associate Scenic Design: Eli Reid
+member of United Scenic Artists
Photography by Nathaniel Johnston