About the Show

Simone and Gigi reunite in Haiti, confronting cultural identity and global impact.

Signature Theatre and Manhattan Theatre Club present a new play by Dominique Morisseau (known for Confederates, Paradise Blue, Sunset Baby at Signature; Skeleton Crew at MTC). This powerful world premiere explores cultural identity and its global impact. Simone, a first-generation Haitian American, and her cousin Gigi, who was born and raised in Haiti, come together to fulfill their grandmother's dying wish for them to reconnect. As Simone returns to her ancestral homeland, the cousins are forced to face their differing perspectives and worldviews.

Critic Reviews (9)

"...beautifully dissects the triumphs and failures of trying to help others"
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"4/5 Stars!...reminder that Haiti and its people are much more than just bad headlines."
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"unfold seamlessly, steadily pacing the two-hour play while never sacrificing nuance."
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"...confirms her as one of our most consistently interesting playwrights"
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"There is a rich vein to be mined here, but the digging needs to be deeper"
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"tender play portrays cousins as they tackle cultural identity and the notion of family"
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a story told with care and intelligence, both warm-hearted and sharp-eyed.
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"There’s a big-heartedness...as admirable as it is occasionally frustrating."
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Creative team

Manhattan Theatre Club

Producer

Signature Theatre Company

Producer

Dominique Morisseau

Playwright

Tiffany Nichole Greene

Director