August 1 - September 25

A Modern Odyssey

Set sail for a theatrical voyage, where poetry and history flow together like boats on a silken sea. Young Dontrell is lit up by a soul-quest – a riddle from an ancestor, delivered by dream. Setting college aside, he dives into a mystery that slipped over the side of a long-ago ship. Filled with adventure and courage; past wrongs brought to light, it’s thrilling and funny, driven by rhythm and buoyed by magic. And just wait until you meet his kin. With one foot in this world and one in another, they enfold Dontrell in love and in the generations who came before. A joyful, myth-infused journey that reminds us who we are. And who we’re from.

Featuring Dee Dee Batteast, Rasell Holt, Gavin Lawrence, Jaylon Muchison, Samantha Newcomb.

Synopsis

Dontrell is a teenager with a bright future and an ancestry haunted by water. As he prepares to leave for college, he’s pulled inevitably toward his family's mysterious history, and an ancestor lost at sea long ago. Driven by dreams, Dontrell searches for connection to his past as his family attempts to anchor him in the present. A lyrical, funny and theatrical exploration of love, legacy and self-discovery.

Contains adult themes and language. Contact the Box Office at 608-588-2361 for specific content information.

“Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
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