JOIN US FOR THE WORLD PREMIERE OF MEXODUS!
Join The New Harmony Project and friends for the world premiere of MEXODUS on Saturday, March 30 at 8:00 pm (EDT). You’ll enjoy a pre-show dinner at a nearby restaurant, followed by MEXODUS at Baltimore Center Stage (Mosaic Theatre), and a special post-show reception with NHP and the authors of MEXODUS, Brian and Nygel.
Your reservation includes the pre-show dinner, a ticket to MEXODUS, and the post-show reception. Each registrant is responsible for their travel and lodging. More details will be sent to you via email once registered. For questions, please email info@newharmonyproject.org.
A WORLD PREMIERE CO-PRODUCTION WITH BALTIMORE CENTER STAGE and MOSAIC THEATER COMPANY
Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson blend Hip-Hop and history to tell a unique story about the Underground Railroad that led south, highlighting the power of Black and Brown unity. A groundbreaking, theatrical experience, MEXODUS is a live-looped musical, composed in real time, that explores the often-untold stories of enslaved people in the United States who sought freedom in Mexico.
Brian Quijada
Brian Quijada is an Emmy-nominated playwright, actor, and composer whose original work has been developed and produced all across the country. His hip hop solo show Where Did We Sit on the Bus? has been produced at Victory Gardens, Geva Theatre, Teatro Vista (2 Jeff Awards including Outstanding Solo Performance), Ensemble Studio Theatre (2 Drama Desk Nomination), Boise Contemporary, 1st Stage, City Theatre Pittsburgh, and a digital production at Actors Theatre of Louisville (Drama League Nomination). His TYA play Kid Prince and Pablo premiered at The Kennedy Center in 2019. His newest musical Somewhere Over the Border received a rolling World Premiere at Syracuse Stage, Geva Theatre, and TeatroVista, garnering 3 Jeff Awards including Best Musical.
Nygel D. Robinson
Nygel D. Robinson is an artist based in Chicago, IL and is the co-writer of MEXODUS. Select theatre credits include Bro. Davis/ Music Director in The Amen Corner (Shakespeare Theatre Company), Jimmy Powers in Lady Day (North Carolina Theatre), and Actor/Musician in The All Night Strut (Milwaukee Rep.) Nygel has his his hands in many other projects as a Composer/Lyricist, Music Director, and Music Producer. Nygel would like to thank BCS and Mosaic Theatre for bringing this story to life. He would also like to thank his family for their love and unending support. None of this would be possible without them.