Purpose

NYU Tisch Grad Acting and Design for Stage & Film Class of 2027 Present

Purpose

by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

directed by Carl Cofield

In Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Pulitzer prize winning play, Purpose, we meet the Jasper family who reunite for a dinner that will test their loyalty and legacy. They have long been a prominent face of Black political power and leadership but must face their own secrets when an unexpected guest joins them.

Featuring: Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr., De'Ja McKnabb, Thaddeus S. Fitzpatrick, Ephraim Kofi Asante, Remsen Snow Welsh, Cate Alston

Set Design: Yotam Reshef

Costume Design: Vivienne Mosburg

Lighting Design: Landon Elder

Sound Design: Jordan Rose Bernstein

Stage Manager: Leo Nobiletti

Purpose will run approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes with one intermission.

The box office will open 45 minutes prior to curtain in the ground floor lobby at 38 W Houston Street. 

The house will open approximately 20 minutes prior to curtain.

Late seating is at the discretion of the house manager.  In the event of a sold out performance, tickets not scanned 5 minutes prior to curtain may be released to a waitlist. 

If you require additional accommodations or have questions about your reservations, please contact ef81@nyu.edu for assistance