Tambo and Bones
Tambo and Bones is a time-traveling hip-hop fantasia by playwright Dave Harris that confronts the history and legacy of American racism. The story follows Tambo and Bones, two characters trapped in a minstrel show who struggle to distinguish reality from performance. Their plan to escape involves seeking fame, cashing in, and getting even, as the play wrestles with America's racist past and present and imagines a post-racial future. The production runs at Spooky Action Theater with a full slate of performances, though every performance and ticket tier is sold out.
When: The performance run spans from Thursday, February 12 through Saturday, March 7, with performances on February 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, and March 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7.
Showtimes: Most performances are at 7:30 PM, with Sunday matinees on February 22 and March 1 at 2:00 PM.
Tickets: All performances are sold out across all pricing tiers. The original ticketing included a Pay-What-You-Will (PWYW) range of $5, $15, $25, and $35 for the first two previews on February 12 and 13. For the remaining shows, general admission was $43, senior tickets $38, student tickets $23, economy tickets $17, and industry tickets $23. The Opening Night on February 14 was complimentary ($0).
Special Nights: Opening Night took place on Saturday, February 14. Industry Night was on Monday, February 16. Post-show discussions are scheduled for the following dates: February 19 with Hana S. Sharif (Arena Stage) and Reg Douglas (Mosaic Theater); February 22 with dramaturg/director Otis Ramsey-Zoe; March 1 (which also features an understudy for the role of Bones, plus a post-show discussion); and March 4 with members of the cast.
Content Warnings: This production includes flashing lights/strobe effects, haze, loud noises including gunshots and sounds of violence, strong language and racial slurs, and depictions of physical violence.
Venue: Spooky Action Theater.
Note: Every performance of Tambo and Bones is sold out, and no tickets remain available.