“A show worth seeing.”
“RIVETING!”
“An extraordinary play.”
“FEMINIST AF. DON'T MISS IT.”
“Relevant.Thought provoking.”
“Tremendously nuanced.”
“STELLAR ACTING.”
“DELIGHTFULLY ENTERTAINING”
“I can't stop thinking about this play!”
The Inheritance of a Long-Term Fault
written by Mêlisa Annis
directed by Vanessa Morosco
with staging and additional direction by Mêlisa Annis
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While presenting the keynote at a high-profile conference, Me, a successful geologist in her field, asks her peers: what is our creation story? The Inheritance of a Long-Term Fault takes an explosive look at the generational impact of societal structures created by colonialism, and how these original sins continue to shape our world today; physically, linguistically, spatially, and spiritually. Interrelated scenes over space and time reveal the friction between what Me wants and what she’s inherited. Only a tectonic shift will allow her to hear the echoes from a mythological past, and explore new possibilities of what comes next.
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The Inheritance of a Long-Term Fault had its World Premiere at Theatre Row in New York City. There were 21 performances in a strictly limited Off-Broadway engagement from December 1-23, 2023.
It is undergoing further development for future productions.
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Photos by Ashley Garrett
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