The Roots and Wings Project presents the World Premiere of
THE JOY RIDE: Through a reckoning comes the freedom journey...
Written and Directed by Jesse Bliss
Four dear friends gather to ride out together but quickly realize they each have much to reckon with. How do they dare to claim joy in a time of deep grief? Strong language and content, 18 & over only.
This touring production is delivered out of a vintage convertible.
PLEASE NOTE: This immersive experience begins punctually. Please plan to be in your seats 10 minutes before show time.
Starring (in alphabetical order):
Darian Dauchan*
Reginald P. Louis
Marlene Luna Castañeda
Ashlee Olivia
Produced by:
Jesse Bliss
Roger Q. Mason
Gabriela López de Dennis
Jennifer Andrea (YaYa) Porras
Franky Carillo
Production Team:
Stage Manager: Cristina M. Calderon
Technical Director: Max I. Brother
*Original Score: Audiopharmacy*
Dramaturgy: Leon Martell and Jennifer Andrea "Yaya" Porras
Key Art Design: Mer Young
Casting Director: Jami Rudofsky
Social Media Manager: Nastassia Cordeiro
Publicist: Steve Moyer Public Relations
THE JOY RIDE Performance Dates:
Los Angeles Tour: September 20-October 12, 2024
Graff Angeles Gallery (Arts District)
1100 E. 5th St., Los Angeles, CA 90013
Fri & Sat at 8pm; Sun at 5pm
Street parking is available.
Sacramento & Bay Area Tour:
October 18-20, 2024
****Latino Center of Art & Culture (LCAC)****
on October 18, 2024, at 8pm
2700 Front St.
Sacramento, CA 95818
Free parking is available on-site.
****Calle 24 Placita ****
on October 19, 2025, at 8pm
1 Lilac St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
Limited street parking is available. Bart is encouraged. Exit 24 St. & Mission, right across the street from Placita, or rideshare.
****La Peña Cultural Center****
on October 20, 2024, at 6pm
3105 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
Residential street parking is available 1-2 blocks away. Rideshare is encouraged. Bart was encouraged to exit Ashby St. (a 6-minute walk).
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Note/ for a limited time Pre Sale Tickets for friends of our producers: Buy one get one free $15 for students, $20 for educators
****Please contact Gaby to purchase via Venmo or Zelle directly from The Roots and Wings Project nonprofit. Contact Garbriella at therootsandwingsproject@gmail.com
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Tickets: through Eventbrite
$25 General Admission
$20 Students & Seniors w/ID
$20 per ticket for groups of 10+ (To order group tickets or for more information, please email therootsandwingsproject@gmail.com)
Wheelchair accessible.
Performances will be outdoors.
THE JOY RIDE is supported, in part, by the California Arts Council and the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture
Note;
Free Special Engagement
Pre-Show Power Up at Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore & Galeria
October 19th, 2-5:30pm
Featuring
Jesse Bliss, Playwright, Director, and executive producer of The Joy Ride, along with Snowflake Calvert, Rocco, Cordova, & LaTour Soul family band
*event produced by movimiento yAyA*
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yAyA healing movement improvisation with Whole Bison Mindset Sculpture; collaboration with Madboy & Celestial Coyote
J. Andrea Amezcua Porras
They/Them/Theirs
independent community/ art curator working at the intersection of cultural, spiritual, civic & social engagement
Artist/ CoFounder: MA Series Arts (Non-Profit) 2018
MA Series Arts Organization
IG Movimientoyaya
mobile: 916-228-9388
