About the World Premiere

It’s 1941 in Cincinnati’s historic West End. Every day, the region grows as Black Americans migrate from the Deep South and forge new lives in northern cities. At the same time, German residents face growing hostility as the U.S. teeters on the brink of World War II. Grace, who has fled the South and settled in the West End, houses people of both backgrounds in her row house. When a stranger arrives in the middle of the night in her backyard, Grace must confront the secrets of her past and the irrevocable ripples they have made on her present. This world premiere drama by Cincinnati native Keith Josef Adkins shines a light on a transformative chapter of our city’s history.

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Running Time

The show runs 2 hours and 20 minutes, with a 20-minute intermission.

Advisory

Recommended for ages 13 and up. This historical drama finds characters wrestling with mature topics like racism, war, xenophobia and adult relationships. They discuss these with in-depth wisdom and stoicism, though not without occasional adult language and a few acts of violence.

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Paul James Prendergast

Sep 10, 2021, 10:38 AM

Role : Composer / Sound Designer

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Paul is making his Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park debut. His Broadway credits include All The Way, The Great Society and Julius Caesar. Regional theatre credits include Oregon Shakespeare Festival (25 productions), La Jolla Playhouse, Guthrie Theater, American Conservatory Theater, American Repertory Theater, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Long Wharf Theatre, PlayMakers Repertory Company, Geffen Playhouse, People’s Light, Hartford Stage, California Shakespeare Theater, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Alley Theatre, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Great Lakes Theater and Arizona Theatre Company. Paul is a former ensemble member of Cornerstone Theater Company. His theme park credits include Universal Studios, Disney and Knott’s Berry Farm. His museum credits include J. Paul Getty, Geffen Contemporary, Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Autry National Center. His dance credits include Diavolo Dance Theatre, Momix and Parsons Dance. Accolades include Grammy and Drama Desk nominations, and he is the recipient of Broadway World, Ovation, Drama-Logue, Garland, Gregory, Footlight and Gypsy awards. Paul's work as a singer/songwriter has been featured in films, on recordings, and in music venues nationwide.