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Text image featuring the play title 'The Last Play' by Rickérby Hinds, directed by Daphnie Sicre.
"APR 17 - MAY 25, 2025 THEATRE I" in bold text

In The Last Play by Rickérby Hinds, an AfroLatino playwright finds himself at an impasse, struggling to write a play that authentically captures the complexities of Latinidad. Desperate for inspiration, he conjures the vibrant and eclectic characters from his previous works, hoping they will guide him through his creative block. However, as these characters collide and interact in unpredictable ways, their antics throw his creative process into disarray. Through this tumultuous and often hilarious journey, the playwright is forced to confront his own questions about identity, heritage, and the pressures of artistic success. A heartfelt and comedic exploration of self-definition, The Last Play by Rickérby Hinds reveals the messy, beautiful contradictions that make us who we are and how we define success.

Cast

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Rogelio Douglas III*

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Jasmine T.R. Gatewood

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Khalif J. Gillett*

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Darius Marquis Johnson

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Celia Mandela Rivera

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Breayre Tender*

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Lee Harris

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Shannon J. Sharpe*

* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

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Credits

Written by
Rickérby Hinds

Directed by
Daphnie Sicre

Scenic Design
Christopher Scott Murillo

Costume Design
Wendell Carmichael

Lighting Design
Alejandro Melendez

Video/Projection Design
Omar Ramos

Choreographer
Marissa Herrera

Sound Design
John Zalewski

Assistant Director
Larry Steve Mayorquin

Stage Manager
Ashley Weaver

Assistant Stage Manager
Andrea Lopez

Wardrobe Supervisor
Manee Leija

Casting Director
Marie Lemelle

Production Manager
May Fei

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