Presented by Solas Nua
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For the first time in DC history, Solas Nua will bring a theatre production to The Yard’s Marina. Situated on the Anacostia River, this site-specific play will overlook Douglass’ historic home at Cedar Hill.
Staged on a pier at the Marina, this play was commissioned by Solas Nua to commemorate Frederick Douglass’ 1845 voyage to Ireland and the bicentennial of his birth. The production will feature live music, hip hop, and dancing in an innovative blend of African American and Irish culture.
The Frederick Douglass Project consists of two short plays. An Eloquent Fugitive Slave Flees to Ireland by African-American writer and local theatre star Psalmayene 24, and Wild Notes by award-winning Irish playwright Deirdre Kinahan, giving audiences a dual perspective on Douglass’ experience in Ireland.
Note: The street address for this location is 10 Water Street SE. Here’s a map to the location on the pier.
