Remy Bumppo Theatre Company

Set in the historically Black neighborhood of Mud Row in West Chester, Pennsylvania, two generations of sisters protect and defy the legacy of their foremothers in this surprisingly funny, thrilling and ultimately hopeful play from Tony Nominee and MacArthur “Genius” Grant Recipient Dominique Morisseau. Mud Row deftly shifts between past and present exploring themes of identity, belonging and the complexities of heritage through the lives of several Black women and men, each with their own struggles and aspirations.

Set in the near future, a widow in her final years embraces technology to preserve her memories and connect with her past. As she bonds with her new artificial companion, the line between fact and AI-created fiction starts to blur. This Pulitzer Prize finalist shares the powerful and poignant story of the looming presence of technology and how it helps or harms society.