Flashpoint Theatre Company
Flashpoint Theatre Company
Run, Mourner, Run
Dean Williams finds himself caught between the two richest men in a rural Carolina town. The choice he makes will destroy lives–maybe even his own. Flashpoint is proud to introduce Philadelphia to one of the most insightful and beautiful young voices in American theatre today- Tarell Alvin McCraney (The Brother/Sister Plays).
The Santaland Diaries
We're bringing back David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries in December–under the new direction of Flashpoint's own Noah Herman. Come see our fresh take on a classic favorite!
Nocturne
Fifteen years ago, a teenage boy accidentally killed his sister. Now an adult, he shares his story of how grief can unravel a family. From the gut-wrenching first sentence to the bittersweet and hopeful closing moments, Adam Rapp's beautiful and intricate writing is showcased in this haunting one man show.
26 Miles
After a crazy night, 16-year-old Olivia and her estranged mother embark on a spontaneous road trip from Philadelphia to Yellowstone. This touching hilarious play from Philadelphia native and Tony nominee Quiara Alegría Hudes (In the Heights) examines the joy and heartache of finding your place in the world – and reveals just how close to home that place may be.
Boom
On a dark night in a subterranean lab, a feisty student and a mild-mannered biologist meet for a casual encounter ... but end up changing the course of humanity.
Crumble (Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake)
Flashpoint DNA: Dynamic New Art
A dark basement. Home invasion. Spiders. Dying alone. This year, Flashpoint has invited eight theatre artists to explore their deepest fears to create a brand-new work. You're not afraid of the unknown, are you?
The work will be presented onstage at two different phases of the process. Audience members will be encouraged to provide feedback after each performance.
The Santaland Diaries
A disgruntled store elf goes postal on a crowd full of children ... or maybe he just gripes about it for an hour and drinks a lot of scotch.