One of the best known and most popular of all the O'Neill plays, The Emperor Jones is the story of an African-American train porter, Brutus Jones, who is hired by a white slave trader to control the native people on a little known West Indies island. Arriving on the island, Jones proclaims himself emperor and begins to rule the people. Once his scam is uncovered, the native people exact their own form of revenge. Directed by Luane Davis, assistant professor in NTID's cultural and creative studies department, the production features deaf and hearing actors from the RIT and greater Rochester communities. The theatrical style enables full access for both deaf and hearing audience members.
Admission is free for all performances.
No reservations will be accepted.