Chris Myers and Russell G. Jones will star in Manhattan Theatre Club's Where the Mountain Meets the Sea. The show will begin previews October 11 at New York City Center – Stage I with opening night set for November 2.
Written by Jeff Augustin, the new play will be directed by Joshua Kahan Brody with music by The Bengsons (Hundred Days). The work follows a son's journey to connect with his father, a Haitian immigrant who once traveled from Miami to California. Years later, his son embarks on a similar road trip.
Where the Mountain Meets the Sea is making its New York premiere following its showing at the 2020 Humana Festival of New American Plays at Actors Theatre of Louisville.
The production’s creative team includes scenic design by Arnulfo Maldonado, costume design by Dominique Fawn Hill, lighting design by Stacey Derosier, sound design by Ben Truppin-Brown, dramaturgy by Sarah Lunnie, and movement by Steph Paul. Roxana Khan will be the production stage manager.
