Pay What You Wilma Previews:
Tuesday, May 19 at 7pm
Wednesday, May 20 at 7pm
Thursday, May 21 at 7pm
Post-Show Talk Back:
Sunday, May 24 at 2pm
Black Affinity Night:
Tuesday, May 26 at 7pm
Relaxed Performance:
Wednesday, May 27 at 2pm
Cafe Chat:
Thursday, May 28 at 7pm
Sneak Peek:
Saturday, May 29 at 7pm
Childcare Matinee:
Saturday, May 30 at 2pm
Book Club:
Saturday, May 30 at 2pm
Open Captions:
Saturday, May 30 at 7pm
Sunday, May 31 at 2pm
Audio Description:
Sunday, May 31 at 2pm
Open Mic:
Monday, June 1 at 7pm
May 19–31, 2026
A Black Abraham Lincoln impersonator named the “Foundling Father,” runs “the Great Hole of History,” a tourist attraction where visitors can meet other historical lookalikes. The poetic repetition and evocative jazz-like style of this canonic text mimics the harmful patterns and toxic ideologies perpetuated throughout American history. The America Play is a daring exploration of the fractured stories that shape our nation from one of our most prominent American playwrights, Pulitzer and Tony Award-winner, Suzan-Lori Parks. Directed by HotHouse Member and Co-Artistic Director Lindsay Smiling (The Half-God of Rainfall), this play challenges us to redefine what it means to be American in the context of our current political landscape. The Wilma’s HotHouse ensemble brings this imaginative work to life, creating a space for active dialogue, catharsis, and deep connection with the audience.
