This production was suspended due Covid-19.

We hope to remount it one day soon.

White

by Ensemble Member James Ijames
directed by Tasia A. Jones

Steppenwolf Lookout Series

About

Gus is a painter expecting his big break with a prestigious contemporary art museum in 'The New America' exhibition. When he's told by the museum's new curator that "white dudes" aren't a part of New America, he enlists the help of Vanessa, a black actress, and together they create Balkonae Townsend, a bold, young radical artist to serve as the face of his work. But when things start to spiral out of control, Gus is left to deal with the mess he created and Vanessa must come to terms with her own agency as an artist. Audacious and bitingly funny, WHITE explores white privilege, racial politics and the fine line between appropriation and opportunity. 

Artists

by James Ijames
Director: Tasia A. Jones
Production Manager: Maddie Martin
Scenic Designer: Scott Penner
Costume Designer: Sanja Manakoski
Lighting Designer: Simean Carpenter
Sound Designer: David Samba
Props Designer: Sam Rosenfeld
Dramaturg: Jared Bellot
Assistant Stage Manager: Ariel Beller

Cast

Martaisa Jones*: St. Diana 
Amira Danan: Vanessa
Niko Kourtis: Gus
Sarah Rachel Schol: Jane
Nick Shoda: Tanner

*Denotes Definition Theatre Ensemble Member