By Christina Anderson
Directed by Jackson Gay
“A masterpiece…a wave of emotion”
– Rolling Out
the ripple, the wave that carried me home
Jan 13 – Feb 12, 2023 in Goodman's Owen Theatre
Around 1 hour and 45 minutes with no intermission
A family responds to injustice and a daughter reckons with her political inheritance in this new play by “a poet, a playwright to pay attention to” (Variety).
Janice’s parents are prominent activists fighting for the integration of public swimming pools in 1960s Kansas. As injustice penetrates the warm bubble of her childhood, Janice grows apart from her family and starts a new life far away. When she receives a call asking her to speak at a ceremony honoring her father, she must decide whether she’s ready to reckon with her political inheritance—and a past she has tried to forget.
A Co-Production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre
This play contains themes related to and references of racism and violence towards Black people, including police brutality. The play includes descriptions of sexual assault and the usage of profanity. For more information contact the box office at 312.443.3800
Please Note: Masks are currently recommended, but not required, while in the theater. Policies may change based on prevailing medical guidance. Learn more about Goodman’s current Health and Safety Protocols at GoodmanTheatre.org/Protocols.
Christina Anderson discusses her own complex relationship to swimming, and other discoveries she made while writing the ripple, the wave that carried me home. On stage through February 12 only!
Christina Anderson’s new play “makes you laugh, think & cry.” Audiences react to the ripple, the wave that carried me home—on stage through February 12.
First look at the ripple the wave that carried me home.
Tony Award-nominated playwright Christina Anderson “borders on poetry flowing over you like water” (BroadwayWorld) Watch the official trailer for the ripple, the wave that carried me home.
Aneisa J. Hicks (Helen), Christiana Clark (Janice) and Brianna Buckley (Gayle) in Christina Anderson’s the ripple, the wave that carried me home. Photo by Liz Lauren
Ronald L. Conner (Edwin) and Aneisa J. Hicks (Helen) in Christina Anderson’s the ripple, the wave that carried me home. Photo by Liz Lauren
Brianna Buckley (Gayle) and Christiana Clark (Janice) in Christina Anderson’s the ripple, the wave that carried me home. Photo by Liz Lauren
Brianna Buckley (Gayle) in Christina Anderson’s the ripple, the wave that carried me home. Photo by Liz Lauren
Aneisa J. Hicks (Helen) and Brianna Buckley (Gayle) in Christina Anderson’s the ripple, the wave that carried me home. Photo by Liz Lauren
Christiana Clark (Janice), Brianna Buckley (Gayle), Ronald L. Conner (Edwin) and Aneisa J. Hicks (Helen) in Christina Anderson’s the ripple, the wave that carried me home. Photo by Liz Lauren
Critical Praise
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“PASSAGES THAT RIPPLE TOWARDS POETRY”
– Chicago Sun-Times
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“COMPELLING…A RECKONING OF WHAT IT MEANS TO COME HOME”
– BroadwayWorld
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“Sensational from beginning to end…This year’s ‘Must See Play’”
– Let’s Play
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“HUMOROUS, HEARTFELT…HONEST…A RADIANT CELEBRATION OF LOVE AND FORGIVENESS”
– Chicago Theatre Review
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“a poignant [story] of rebellion, reconciliation”
– Daily Herald
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“LIKE WATER ITSELF, THERE ARE DEPTHS IN THIS STORY THAT DEFY CUT-AND-DRIED BOUNDARIES”
– Chicago Sun-Time
Audience Feedback
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I was beyond impressed with every aspect of this production.
Nicklin H. via Facebook
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BRILLIANT PERFORMANCES!!! Every. Single. One.
@josnbanks via Instagram
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the ripple, the wave that carried me home was spectacular! What a show. I’ll be thinking about it for a long time.
@ChadRAllen via Twitter
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The performances were exceptional. It was interesting, enlightening and entertaining. I would love to go back to see it again. A wonderful play.
Maria D via Email
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The show was beautifully written and extremely well executed.
Larry L. via Facebook
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Saw this show last week. A masterpiece. So real, so honest, yet so tragic. This is a must see. Make sure you see this play! To the cast Bravo 👏👏👏
@john_and_bob2 via Instagram
ARTISTS
Join us for any of the following accessible & enhanced performances.
Questions? Please contact 312.443.3800 (voice), 312.443.3829 (TTY/TDD) or email Access@GoodmanTheatre.org.
Learn More About Goodman’s Accessible & Enhanced Performances.
Touch Tour and Audio-Described Performance
Saturday, February 5
12:30pm Touch Tour & 2pm Performance
Use code AUDIO for $20 tickets
American Sign Language-Interpreted Performance
Saturday, February 11 at 2pm
Use code SIGN for $20 tickets
Open-Captioned Performance
Sunday, February 12 at 2pm
Use code OPEN for $20 tickets
Spanish Subtitles Performance
Saturday, February 11 at 8pm
Use code SPANISH for $20 tickets
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