bowl EP
written by Nazareth Hassan
music by Nazareth Hassan & Free Fool
2 skaters, who are in love, start a rap group and exorcise a demon.
productions
world premiere (2025): The Vineyard Theatre, in co-production with National Black Theatre and The New Group, NYC.
directed by Nazareth Hassan
featuring Oghenero Gbaje, Essence Lotus, Felicia Curry & Kalonjee Gallimore
sets by Adam Rigg & Anton Volovsek
lights by Kate McGee
sound & additional composition by Ryan Gamblin
costumes by DeShon Elem
video by Zavier Augustus Lee Taylor
props by Daniel Brothers
intimacy and fight direction by Teniece Divya Johnson
production stage manager Esti Bernstein
associate director Ava Novak
associate stage manager Adalhia Hart
awards & acknowledgments
Obie Award for Outstanding New Play to Nazareth Hassan, 2025
Obie Award for Lighting Design to Kate McGee, 2025
Obie Award Citation for the Ensemble of Bowl EP to Oghenero Gbaje, Felicia Curry, and Essence Lotus, 2025
Henry Hewes Design Awards Nomations for Scenic, Lights, Sound, Costumes, and Video, 2025
New York Times critic's pick, 2025
press
Theatermania best performances of 2025
