DAKAAR 2000

Manhattan Theater Club
Through March 23

Dakar 2000, stars Abubakr Ali, and Mia Barron at the Manhattan Theater Club. Written by Rajiv Jose and directed by May Adrales, the play runs through March 23.

One of the great Amercan programs apparently still functioning, the Peace Corps, figures in this drama.
In placeIn Senegal on the eve of Y2K, an idealistic Peace Corps volunteer (Ali) survives a mysterious car accident. An imposing State Department operative (Barron) arrives at his hospital where she immediately takes command of the situation and his safety. Though they couldn’t be more different, they form an unlikely relationship. But when it becomes clear that they both have secrets, the volunteer is roped into a darker side of public service – one he can’t come back from. Unpredictable at every turn, this world-premiere thriller was commissioned by Manhattan Theatre Club.

The creative team includes Tim Mackabee (Scenic Design), Emily Rebholz (Costume Design), Alan C. Edwards (Lighting Design), Bray Poor (Sound Design), Shawn Duan (Projection Design), Tommy Kurzman (Hair, Wig & Makeup Design), and Merrick A.B. Williams (Production Stage Manager). 

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