ArtsEmerson Presents
the American Repertory Theater Production
By Claudia Rankine
Directed by Diane Paulus
Dramaturgy P. Carl
In The White Card, a conversation at a dinner party thrown by Virginia and Charles, an influential Manhattan couple, for up-and-coming artist Charlotte raises questions about what—and who—is actually on display. Claudia Rankine’s 2014 New York Times best-selling Citizen: An American Lyric unpacked the insidious ways in which racism manifests itself in everyday situations. Now, this world-premiere play poses the question, “Can American society progress if whiteness stays invisible?”
The cast includes Karen Pittman (Broadway’s Good People and Passing Strange) as Charlotte, Daniel Gerroll (Broadway’s Enchanted April and Shadowlands at Off-Broadway’s Acorn Theater) as Charles, Patricia Kalember (Broadway’s Don’t Dress for Dinner and Losing Louie) as Virginia, Jim Poulos (Broadway’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and RENT) as Eric, and Colton Ryan (Dear Evan Hansen) as Alex.
The White Card will utilize non-traditional seating at the Emerson Paramount Center's Robert J. Orchard Stage. Patrons will be assigned specific seating locations at a later date.
ACT II
Following performances of The White Card, audiences are invited to remain in the theater for Act II, a facilitated conversation about the play. Click here to learn more about Act II and associated initiatives.
READ MORE, DO MORE
Looking for more spaces to continue the conversation or take action? This resource list has some suggestions about resources to engage and local organizations to connect with following the play.
