WHEN:
JANUARY 11 – FEBRUARY 1, 2025
WHERE:
The Theatre
14th St Y, 344 East 14th St
New York, NY
A spokesperson describes the event as follows:
"...In the aftermath of an unimaginable tragedy—a child shooting another child at school—two mothers are thrust into the national spotlight. Lauren, the victim's grieving mother, is embraced as a symbol of resilience and sorrow, while Maya, the killer's mother, is vilified as society demands a villain.
As Lauren’s grief spirals into obsession, she fixates on Maya as the source of her pain, her mind unraveling in a search for meaning amid chaos. But beneath the blame and public spectacle lies a deeper question: Who is truly at fault? Could such a tragedy not touch us all?
JANUARY is an unflinching exploration of the human condition in crisis—a journey from despair to understanding, from isolation to the possibility of shared healing. It challenges us to confront our own fears, prejudices, and responsibilities, asking whether hate can be transformed into care and whether unity can arise from unimaginable loss..."
CAST:
Alinca Hamilton* as Lauren and Darlenis Duran as Maya – plus Veronica Cruz*, Jed Peterson*, and Matt Walting.
CREATIVE TEAM:
JANUARY features projection design by Obie winner Jan Hartley, sound design by Sun Hee Kil (Associate Sound Designer, Left On Tenth, Broadway; Assistant Sound Designer, Suffs, Broadway), scenic and prop design by Jennifer Varbalow, lighting design by Kia Rogers, and costume design by Lisa Renee Jordan. The production is choreographed by Jennifer Chin and associate-produced by Gena Bardwell. Publicity by Katie Rosin/Kampfire PR
