the ripple, the wave that carried me home
Written by Christina Anderson
Directed by Eboni Bell Darcy
Producers John and Monica Isgren
Upcoming February 28-March 23
Sterling Stage
Overview
In the heartland of 1960s Kansas, a young Black girl, Janice, witnesses her parents fight for a simple yet profound cause: their right to swim in a public pool. But as the ripples of injustice seep into her life at home, Janice seeks meaning away from her parents’ political activism, and an unspoken distance grows within the family. Decades later, an unexpected call to honor her father’s legacy inspires Janice to rediscover the past she left behind.
From ascendant, Tony-nominated playwright Christina Anderson, the ripple, the wave that carried me home is a poignant exploration of injustice, forgiveness, and family—a deeply poetic, award-winning play that makes for a profoundly sensory experience.
Details
Performance Times
- Wednesday–Friday | 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday | 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday | 2:30 p.m.
PREVIEW PERFORMANCES
- February 28–March 5, 2025
Plan Your Visit
- Park in our attached parking garage for $15.
- Drinks are allowed in the theater! Make sure to grab your favorite drink from the Gordy Bar before the show and during intermission.
Sunday Sit-down
Sunday, March 2
Join the cast for a free, behind-the-scenes conversation following the 2:30 p.m. matinee.
College Night
Thursday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m.
College students can purchase $10 tickets with a student ID. Use promo code COLLEGENIGHT.
Educators Open House
Thursday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m.
Student Matinee
Friday, March 21, at 10 a.m.
Contact us at groups@stageshouston.com, or call 346.320.0037 for student pricing. Recommended for high school students.
Credits
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Playwright
Christina Anderson
