PIPELINE at Vagabond Players

PIPELINE at Vagabond Players April 4 – 27, 2025

Vagabond Players continues its 109th season with PIPELINE, Dominique Morisseau’s explosive drama depicting how a mother’s hopes for her teenage son clash with an educational system rigged against him.

Nya, a dedicated teacher in an inner city public high school, is shocked to learn that her own teenage son, Omari, faces expulsion from his private school after physically attacking an instructor there. She is overtaken by anxiety-inducing feelings of exasperation and futility in her efforts to circumvent the criminal future she fears Omari could be heading into. Is this young man doomed to die early? Are his parents responsible, and is it possible to change his future? In her searingly powerful and compassionate play, Morisseau has created an eloquent and deeply compassionate look at a broken education system, the moments we are pushed to our limits, and the ferocity of one parent’s love.

“PIPELINE confirms Dominique Morisseau’s reputation as a playwright of piercing eloquence.” – The New York Times

“PIPELINE is an emotionally harrowing, ethically ambiguous drama that raises barbed questions about class, race, parental duty and the state of American education.” – Variety

PIPELINE opens Friday, April 4 and runs through Sunday, April 27, with weekly performances Fridays/Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. And check out a special “Thursdays on Broadway” performance April 24 at 8 p.m. when all tickets are just $10. For tickets, cast and show info visit www.vagabondplayers.org. Special discounts and group rates are available online.

Located at 806 S. Broadway, Vagabond Players is easily accessible to patrons.