‘The Joy Ride’ outdoor play in Downtown LA

The Roots and Wings Project (RAW), Jesse Bliss, Founding Artistic Director, will present the World Premiere production of THE JOY RIDE, an immersive site-specific touring production to be performed both in Southern California in Downtown LA Arts District at the Graff Angeles Gallery, 1100 E. 5th St. (at Seaton Street), Sept. 20 through Oct. 12, and in Northern California in the Bay Area, Oct. 18-20.
In “The Joy Ride,” four dear friends gather to ride out together, but quickly realize they have much to recon with. How, in a time of deep grief, do they dare to claim joy? This touring production is delivered out of a vintage convertible. The show contains strong language and content and is recommended for those 18 years and older. Performances will take place outdoors, therefore you should dress accordingly.
Written and directed by Jesse Bliss, the ensemble cast includes: Darian Dauchan (appearing Courtesy of Actors Equity Association), Reginald P. Louis, Marlene Luna Castañeda and Ashlee Olivia. Understudies for the production include actors Rufino Romero and Marlo Su. The show features an original score by Audiopharmacy, a multicultural creative team with roots indigenous to Turtle Island (North America), Africa, Asia, The Pacific Islands, South America, India and Europe.
The production team for “The Joy “Ride” includes Jesse Bliss, founding artistic director, executive producer, writer and director; Francisco “Franky” Carrillo, producer; Gabriela López de Dennis, producer; Roger Q. Mason, producer; Jennifer Andrea (yAyA) Porras, Bay Area producer; Cameron Roper, stage manager; Abel Alvarado, costume designer; Max I. Brother, technical director; audiopharmacy, original score; Leon Martell and Jennifer Andrea (yAyA) Porras, dramaturgy; Mer Young, key artwork design; Jami Rudofsky, casting director; Nastassia Cordeiro, social media manager; Kwesi Johnson, production photographer and videographer and Steve Moyer Public Relations, publicist.
Tickets for all performances, whether in Southern California or Northern California Bay Area are $25 per person for general admission, $20 per person for students and seniors with ID and $20 per person for groups of 10 or more. Tickets can be purchased at https://thejoyridetour.eventbrite.com For additional information and to order groups of 10 or more, email therootsandwingsproject@gmail.com .