HOOPS Boston

HOOPS

a new play by Eliana Pipes
adapted from The HOOPS Project by Nicole Acosta

directed by Tonasia Jones
dramaturgy by afrikah selah

in partnership with Boston Playwrights’ Theatre and the City of Boston’s Office of Arts and Culture

Jul 12 - Aug 10, 2024

The Strand Theatre (543 Columbia Road, Dorchester)

Hoop earrings are way more than just an accessory. They represent family, resilience, and self-expression. They represent the freedom to shine in a world that’s constantly trying to dim the lights. From Chicago to Oaxaca to right here in Boston, these earrings shout “I’m here, and there’s nothing you can do about it.”

Eliana Pipes brings 5,000 years of history to life with Hoops, a joyous celebration of Black, Latine, and Indigenous culture. Based on a series of intimate interviews, this vibrant and playful choreopoem-esque collage of self-adornment and heritage shows off just how much power a pair of hoops can hold.

HOOPS Dramaturgy Blog HERE

HOOPS Company One HERE

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