a hit dog will holler

by Inda Craig-Galván
directed by Reva Stover
Philadelphia Premiere | November 2 - 20, 2022
Louis Bluver Theatre at The Drake

A popular online political & social commentator is forced to examine her own legitimacy when agoraphobia prevents her from physically engaging in the very activism she boasts about online. When a boots-on-the-ground community organizer invades her space, they must both deal with fears arising from existing in America while Black. Is it just in their heads, or has the monster come to their doorstep?

Approximate Running Time:
100 minutes, no intermission
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no latecomer seating for this production.

Age Recommendation:
13+

Content Warning:
This production contains sudden loud noises, flashing lights, and brief smoking.

CAST

Featured
*Jessica Johnson Gina

*Jessica Johnson
Gina

Adaeze Nwoko Dru

Adaeze Nwoko
Dru

CREATIVE TEAM

Featured
Inda Craig-Galván Playwright

Inda Craig-Galván
Playwright

Reva Stover Director

Reva Stover
Director

Hunter Smith Stage Manager

Hunter Smith
Stage Manager

Stephen Wiseley Scenic Designer

Stephen Wiseley
Scenic Designer

Harbour Edney Lighting Designer

Harbour Edney
Lighting Designer

Ang(ela)/Rayne Bey Costume Designer

Ang(ela)/Rayne Bey
Costume Designer

Larry D. Fowler, Jr. (Mr. Cisum) Co-Sound Designer

Larry D. Fowler, Jr. (Mr. Cisum)
Co-Sound Designer

Adiah D. Hicks Co-Sound Designer

Adiah D. Hicks
Co-Sound Designer

Damien Figueras Projections Designer

Damien Figueras
Projections Designer

Saria Rosenhaj Props Designer

Saria Rosenhaj
Props Designer

BJ Tindal Dramaturg

BJ Tindal
Dramaturg

Lauren Tracy Production Manager

Lauren Tracy
Production Manager

Joe Daniels Technical Director

Joe Daniels
Technical Director

Victoria Crenshaw Assistant Stage Manager

Victoria Crenshaw
Assistant Stage Manager

Dirk Durossette Scenic Design Mentor

Dirk Durossette
Scenic Design Mentor

J. Dominic Chacon Lighting Design Mentor

J. Dominic Chacon
Lighting Design Mentor

Tiffany Bacon Costume Design Mentor

Tiffany Bacon
Costume Design Mentor

Flannel & Hammer Scenic Construction

Flannel & Hammer
Scenic Construction

* The noted Actors in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

* The noted Actors in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Harmelin Media Season Sponsor

Harmelin Media
Season Sponsor

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A Hit Dog Will Holler is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by TRW Plays 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.trwplays.com