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**809 Almond: A Dark Comedy at Sheila & Hughes Potiker Theatre**

**Dates:** May 3 - May 17

**Location:** Sheila & Hughes Potiker Theatre, UC San Diego

**About the Show:**
"809 Almond" is a riveting dark comedy that delves into the complexities of race, sex, and late-stage capitalism through the lens of a Berkeley co-op originally founded in the Sixties. Times have changed, and the current residents, far removed from their progressive roots, are now engrossed in starting tech start-ups. In a bid to reconnect with their foundational values, they decide to recruit a Black roommate, who brings her own unique agenda to the table. This production promises a thought-provoking exploration of well-intentioned liberalism's blind spots and hypocrisies.

**Content Warning:** Please be advised that the play contains references to guns, violence, nudity, profane language, racial slurs, and features flashing lights/strobe effects.

**Tickets:** Available for the performance on Friday, May 17 at 7:30PM.

**Creative and Stage Management Team:**
- Directed by Stephen Buescher
- Written by Mylan Gray
- Featuring a talented cast including Emma Lias, Germainne Lebrón, Kyá Lee, Layth Haddad, and Torkan Omari, with a dedicated team of understudies and a comprehensive creative team behind the scenes.

**About the Playwright:**
Mylan Gray, an Eagle Scout and debate champion turned playwright, is known for their unique approach to transforming Black suffering into expressions of joy, laughter, and peace. Gray's accolades include the Lorraine Hansberry Award from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival for their play, "Buried in Blood."

**About the Director:**
Professor Stephen Buescher is celebrated for his extensive experience as an actor, director, and teaching artist, having contributed to the movement training curriculum of several master’s programs and directed numerous productions across prestigious theaters.

Don't miss this compelling production that promises to challenge perceptions and spark conversations. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable theatre experience.

Torkan Omari

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3 - 17 May, 2023

809 Almond · University of California, San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance

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