24/25 The Let Out Dates
The Comeuppance – Sunday, November 24
Half-God of Rainfall – Sunday, February 23
Archduke – Sunday, April 27
A Summer Day – Sunday, June 22
The Let Out is a post-show paneled discussion on the Wilma stage, where audiences get a deeper dive on the themes of the play from artists, dramaturgs, and outside experts.
How do I attend? Entry is free to those who have a ticket to the production tied to the event.
What time does it begin? It will begin a few minutes after the 2pm performance, so you’ll have time to get a fresh cup of coffee!
Sunday, February 23 at 2pm
The Let Out for The Half-God of Rainfall will examine the power structures within Ellams’ play, the use of violence against women among “gods” and the ability to reclaim one’s strength and heal.
Anyone with a ticket to any date of THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL is welcome to come.
Estimated start time for this event is 4:00pm. For those not seeing the performance that day, feel free to arrive to our lobby about 3:50pm and we’ll let folks in the theater once the performance is complete.
Brittany Onukwugha, Production Dramaturg and the Wilma Theater’s Associate Producer
Dr. Kimmika Williams-Witherspoon
Dr. Kimmika Williams-Witherspoon, PhD (Cultural Anthropology), M.A. (Anthropology), MFA (Theater), Graduate Certificate (Women’s Studies), B.A. (Journalism); is Senior Associate Dean of Strategic Initiatives and Innovation for the Center for the Performing and cinematic Arts & the School of Film and Media Arts. A Full Professor of Urban Theater and Community Engagement in the Department of Theater at Temple University, she is the author of Through Smiles and Tears: The History of African American Theater (From Kemet to the Americas) (Lambert Academic Publishing, 2011); The Secret Messages in African American Theater: Hidden Meaning Embedded in Public Discourse” (Edwin Mellen Publishing, 2006)
Contributing poet to 50 anthologies, 11 books of poetry, 9 book chapters, 10 journal articles, 2 books on AAT, 20 articles in newspapers and magazines, quoted or referenced in 61 articles, 2 published short stories, consulted on 6 films, over 130 Poetry performances and 85 community engagement events.
Sharon Rice
Sharon Rice is a Licensed Social Worker in Pennsylvania with over 20 years of experience dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and communities. Sharon’s career began in child welfare, where she developed a strong foundation in advocating for child safety and family well-being. Over the years, she has honed her skills as a nonprofit professional, specializing in organizational and program management, child welfare, child sexual abuse, domestic violence, trauma-informed care, volunteer management, partnership development, strategic planning, and training and facilitation.
A native of New Jersey, Sharon has devoted her career to serving communities in South Jersey and Philadelphia. Her passion lies in fostering child safety and helping individuals heal from trauma. Sharon is also deeply committed to ministry, volunteering, and spending quality time with her family. Her expertise and dedication have made her a trusted advocate and leader in the field of social work.
