May 5th and 19th at 3pm

May 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 13th, 16th, 17th, and 18th at 7pm

Presented by The Ghetto Alchemist & The Tank

Written & Perfromed by Maleek Rae

Directed by amnai meliyah

Stage Manager: Jonathan Buckingham
Lighting Designer: Si Nicole
Scenic Designer: Ezekial Clare
DJ/Sound Designer: Alicia Pilgrim
Co-Marketing Director: Amani Kojo

Line Producer: Esmé Maria Ng
Photographer: Sebastian Alexander Bass

With Opening Performances By
Annalie Diatta & Jamone Small
Imari Brown & Toni Jeffries

Ghetto Alchemy: A Lunchroom Survival Guide is an afro-surrealist coming-of-age solo show that transports our main character from current day NYC living to the rhythmic tables of a middle school lunchroom on the Eastside of  Detroit, MI.

This hip-hop solo show uses rap, poetry, and movement as liberation tools to help our main character travel back in time to gain the assistance of their middle school self to overcome current-day blockades. Throughout this story, we evaluate and stitch together themes of puberty, socioeconomic status, and queer awakening.  This show is a Sankofa offering. It’s never too late to go back and get it. It’s never too late to give 11-year-old you a hug.

CW // Strong language.

*Please note that this performance will be presented at the Tank's in-person performance space at 312 W 36th St. All attendees and artists will be required to have a covid vaccination before being admitted to the space. Patrons will also be required to wear masks, when not eating or drinking.