LES BLANCS (THE WHITES)
by Lorraine Hansberry
adapted by Robert Nemiroff
directed by James Mercer II
OTP presents Lorraine Hansberry’s final work—and the one she considered her most important: Les Blancs.
The play explores early 20th century colonialism and the inescapable consequences therein.
At a time when discussions of U.S. expansionism—from the Panama Canal to Gaza—are resurfacing, these themes of colonization have never felt more urgent.
This exploration of power, politics, and liberation resists simplistic narratives of good and evil, challenging us to confront the brutal complexities of empire.
PERFORMANCES
JUL 11–27
THU / FRI / SAT @ 7:30 p.m.
SUN @ 2 p.m.
Previews: Fri 7/11 & Sat 7/12
Opening Night: Sun 7/13
PRIORITY TICKET
(Reserved seating)
$60
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET
(Seating assigned upon arrival)
$35
PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN TICKET
(Or any amount at the door — contact box office for availability)
$10 / $20
Please note: Online ticket sales close 1 hour before the start of each performance. Tickets may be purchased at the door — subject to availability.
Questions? Contact the Box Office at 510.646.1126 or boxoffice@oaklandtheaterproject.org
Creative Team
Director
James Mercer II
Lighting Designer
Dr. Stephanie Anne Johnson
Sound Designer
Alex Fakayode
Stage Manager
Solomon Casado
Production Assistant
Roman Rios
LOCATION
All performances take place in Downtown Oakland:
Oakland Theater Project at
FLAX art & design
1501 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Oakland 94612
Parking Lot Entrance: 15th St
Public Transit: The venue is a 7-10 minute walk from Oakland’s 12th Street BART Station.