Too Heavy For Your Pocket

NYU Tisch Departments of Grad Acting and Design for Stage and Film Class of 2026 Present

Too Heavy for your Pocket

written by Jiréh Breon Holder

directed by Jason Dirden

In the summer of 1961, the Freedom Riders are embarking on a courageous journey into the Deep South. When twenty-year-old Bowzie Brandon gives up a life-changing college scholarship to join the movement, he’ll have to convince his loved ones—and himself—that shaping his country’s future might be worth jeopardizing his own.

Featuring: Amarih SoVann, Denise Kolodja, Jared Alexander, Asha J. Houston

Scenic Design by Farideh Didehvar

Costume Design by Lucas O'Brien

Lighting Design by Dani Draper

Sound Design by Jordan Rose Bernstein

Stage Manager - Courtney Golden

Too Heavy for your Pocket will run approximately 2 hours with one intermission

General Admission Tickets - $25

Student Tickets - $20

We strongly encourage everyone to select that option at check-out to save time on building access!

In the event of a sold-out performance, the waitlist for tickets will begin 45 minutes prior to curtain in the lobby of 38 W Houston Street. You must sign-up in person, one ticket per patron, cash only. Available tickets may be released 10 minutes prior to curtain.

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