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About the World Premiere

Emery Harris has lived alone in a treehouse named Mabel for over a decade performing research on plants. Except for her overbearing sister Hazel, Emery’s only connection to the outside world is through her YouTube channel where she documents her research and has garnered several thousand followers. No one is more stunned than she, though, when strangers begin gathering beneath Mabel, chanting and singing. As the crowd grows larger and louder, Emery learns she’s been unwittingly elected as her followers’ botanical, new-age messiah. A follow-up to Deborah Zoe Laufer’s hit play Be Here Now, this warm-hearted world premiere comedy studies the power of plants and the idiosyncrasies of people.

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Advisory

Rooted introduces you to memorable human characters named Emery, Hazel and Luanne - and memorable plants named Mabel, Cynthia and Gerald, among others. While the plants don't use strong adult language and explore mature themes like mental health, the humans do, so we recommend that human audience members be at least 14 years or older to attend.

 

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You can view the Digital Program now online. QR codes will also be around the theatre for quick access, as well as printed programs.

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Courtney Arango (she/her)

Jan 31, 2023, 15:24 PM
Role : Diana Morales
Order : 20

Courtney is thrilled to be returning to Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, where she was previously seen in In the Heights. Most recently, Courtney has been seen touring the country with the 50th anniversary production of Jesus Christ Superstar (JCS). She now serves as the assistant choreographer for the JCS Pilate Tour Company. Courtney’s additional credits include Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Seattle Rep, The Muny and Moonlight Stage Productions, where she was awarded a 2019 Craig Noel Award for her portrayal of Anita in West Side Story by the San Diego Outer Theater Critics Circle. Her concert credits include Phish NYE 2020 (Madison Square Garden); VISIONS (Joe’s Pub); and An Evening with The Stars (The Muny, featuring Chita Rivera, Matthew Morrison and Heather Headley). Her television and film credits include The Gershwin Prize (PBS, honoring Gloria and Emilio Estefan, and performing with the original Broadway cast of On Your Feet!). Courtney would like to thank the Playhouse, her team at Avalon Artists Group and her loved ones, whose consistent love and support makes any dream feel within reach. Hebrews 10:23. You can follow her Instagram @courtney_arango or visit courtneyarango.com.

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Courtney Arango (she/her)

Jan 31, 2023, 15:24 PM
Role : Diana Morales
Order : 20

Courtney is thrilled to be returning to Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, where she was previously seen in In the Heights. Most recently, Courtney has been seen touring the country with the 50th anniversary production of Jesus Christ Superstar (JCS). She now serves as the assistant choreographer for the JCS Pilate Tour Company. Courtney’s additional credits include Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Seattle Rep, The Muny and Moonlight Stage Productions, where she was awarded a 2019 Craig Noel Award for her portrayal of Anita in West Side Story by the San Diego Outer Theater Critics Circle. Her concert credits include Phish NYE 2020 (Madison Square Garden); VISIONS (Joe’s Pub); and An Evening with The Stars (The Muny, featuring Chita Rivera, Matthew Morrison and Heather Headley). Her television and film credits include The Gershwin Prize (PBS, honoring Gloria and Emilio Estefan, and performing with the original Broadway cast of On Your Feet!). Courtney would like to thank the Playhouse, her team at Avalon Artists Group and her loved ones, whose consistent love and support makes any dream feel within reach. Hebrews 10:23. You can follow her Instagram @courtney_arango or visit courtneyarango.com.

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