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About How Shakespeare Saved My Life - Joseph Papp Free First Performance Lottery
In the Red Bull Theater production of HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE, Jacob Ming-Trent dares to rescue himself from the “slings and arrows” of his past. Born with a gift for poetry but rejected as unfit to play the part of the poet, Ming-Trent invites us to take a deep dive into the crevices of his youth. His search for home is relentless, and the results are by turns hilarious and tragic. Calling on the Bard and a host of genius rappers, half-crazed preachers, and soulful poets to throw him a lifeline, he takes us on a propulsive ride that reaffirms the power of language. It all adds up to one man’s attempt to reclaim his life, and through that journey we connect to the deeper parts of ourselves, and, ultimately, to each other. Directed by Tony Taccone.
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Tickets must be picked between 5pm and 6:30pm. Unclaimed tickets will be released 30 minutes prior to curtain time.
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Start date
September 15th, 2026
End date
September 15th, 2026
How Shakespeare Saved My Life - Joseph Papp Free First Performance Lottery cast and creative team
By: Jacob Ming-Trent
Director: Tony Taccone
Producer: The Public Theater, Red Bull Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Folger Theatre
Cast list: Jacob Ming-Trent
Venue
The Public Theater
Accessibility
Accessible entrances, seating, and restrooms. Assistive Listening Devices. ASL interpreted, Open Caption and Audio Descriptions at select performances or on demand by request.
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Accessible entrances, seating, and restrooms. Assistive Listening Devices. ASL interpreted, Open Caption and Audio Descriptions at select performances or on demand by request.
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Tony Taccone is the director of How Shakespeare Saved My Life - Joseph Papp Free First Performance Lottery.
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