BOWL EP
Written and directed by NAZARETH HASSAN
Music by FREE FOOL
A co-production with NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE
In association with THE NEW GROUP
Presented at VINEYARD THEATRE
May 1 - June 8
May 1 - June 8
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BOWL EP
Kelly K Klarkson and Quentavius da Quitter need to find a name for their rap group. Through flirty interludes, cringy overshares, and practicing their ollies, they grow increasingly closer. Skating and Smoking. Skating and Drinking. Skating and exorcising a demon. With live skateboarding and original music, enter Bowl EP:
a skate park
in the middle of a wasteland
at the edge of the galaxy
A co-production with National Black Theatre, in association with The New Group, Bowl EP is an experience at once intimate and epic. Written and directed by Nazareth Hassan, 2024-2025 Tow Foundation Artist-in-Residence at Vineyard Theatre, with music by Free Fool.
ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE
For Bowl EP, Vineyard Theatre’s traditional stage and seating layout will be completely reimagined, with an elevated, in-the-round, 360-degree design. Whether you’re in the front row or experiencing the show from an elevated angle, each seat offers a unique and intimate view of the performance—live skateboarding, original music, and all.
Seating Notes:
The North seating section is the only area with no steps inside of the performance space. This is where our removable ADA seats are located.
The back rows in the North, South, and West sections feature elevated stool seating. All stools are equipped with backs for comfort and support.
Check out this seating map to explore your options and select the best view for this one-of-a-kind show.
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
There are a number of community engagement events and accessibility opportunities throughout the run of Bowl EP. Please see the list below and check out the full calendar here.
05/01
First Performance
05/04
Mask-Required Performance
05/08
Black Theatre Night
Afterwords*
05/09
Under 40 Affinity Night
05/13
Maker Night
05/14
BIPOC Affinity Night
05/18
Opening Night
05/20
LGBTQ+ Affinity Night
05/22
Afterwords
05/25
Mask Required Performance
05/29
Afterwords
06/01
ASL Interpreted Performance
06/05
Afterwords
*Afterwords are post-show conversations curated in collaboration with National Black Theatre and Vineyard Theatre.
CREATIVE TEAM
Nazareth Hassan, Writer and Director
Free Fool, Music
Adam Rigg & Anton Volovsek, Scenic Design
DeShon Elem, Costume Design
Kate McGee, Lighting Design
Ryan Gamblin, Sound Design
Zavier Taylor, Video & Projection Design
Teniece Divya Johnson, Fight Choreography & Intimacy Direction
Daniel Brothers, Props Supervision
Judah Girvan, Rap Consultation
Faheem Allah, Skateboarding Consultation