by Doug Robinson World Premiere Scenic Design by Silin Chen Lighting Design by Kyle Stamm Costume Design by Arthur Wilson Sound Design by Mike Winch Projection Design by Sam Skynner Puppet Design by Matt Acheson David Geffen School of Drama at Yale New Haven, Connecticut May 2024 It’s been 40 days since Queeny buried her son, Ordell, who was shot and killed by a police officer. 40 days of protest. 40 days of grief. 40 days of constant, unrelenting rain. And after 40 days of neighbors promising, “if there’s anything you need…,” Queeny now realizes what that is. A play of mothers and sons, sisters and boyfriends, lemons and plums, Cactus Queen is about burials—the kind that happen year after year after year. Isn't it time, finally, for something to grow? Featuring Juice Mackins, Chinna Palmer, Tré Scott, Henita Telo, and Lauren Walker Photos by T. Charles Erickson |