| Pipeline | |
|---|---|
| Original language | English |
| Written by | Dominique Morisseau |
| Characters | Nya Omari Jasmine Xavier Laurie Dun |
| Genre | Drama |
| Setting | Inner city |
| Premiere | |
| Date | July 10, 2017 |
| Place | Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, Manhattan, New York City |
Pipeline is a 2017 play written by Dominique Morisseau. It originally opened Off-Broadway on July 10, 2017, and closed on August 27, 2017.
Productions
The show premiered on Off-Broadway at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater on July 10, 2017, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, set design Matt Saunders, costume design Montana Levi Bianco, lighting design Yi Zhao, sound design Justin Ellington, and production design by Hannah Wasileski. The cast included Karen Pittman (Nya), Namir Smallwood (Omari), Heather Velazquez (Jasmine), Morocco Omari (Xavier), Tasha Lawrence (Laurie), and Jamie Lincoln Smith (Dun).
Reviews
Ben Brantley of The New York Times said the play was "passionate but frustratingly unresolved play about a family struggling to outrun social prophecy."[1] Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter said "While there are some powerful moments, Pipeline overall fails to come to life."[2] Marilyn Stasio of the Variety stated the play was "emotionally harrowing, ethically ambiguous drama that raises barbed questions about class, race, parental duty, and the state of American education."[3]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Lucille Lortel Awards | Outstanding Play | Dominique Morisseau | Nominated |
| Outstanding Director | Lileana Blain-Cruz | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play | Karen Pittman | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play | Namir Smallwood | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Projection Design | Hannah Wasileski | Won | ||
| Outer Critics Circle Award | John Gassner Award | Dominique Morisseau | Nominated |
References
- Brantley, Ben (11 July 2017). "Review: A Mother Fervently Tries to Protect Her Son in 'Pipeline'". The New York Times.
- "'Pipeline': Theater Review". The Hollywood Reporter. 10 July 2017.
- "Off Broadway Review: 'Pipeline' by Dominique Morisseau". 11 July 2017.
External links
- Pipeline at the Internet Off-Broadway Database (archived)