IS GOD IS by Aleshea Harris: A Staged Benefit Reading
Schedule
Sat Feb 28 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
The Landing at Industry City | Brooklyn, NY
About this Event
IS GOD IS by Aleshea Harris
Terry Knickerbocker Studio is thrilled to announce a one-day-only reading of IS GOD IS, benefiting our Equity in Acting Excellence Project!
Directed by Justin Cimino and featuring: Celestine Rae, Deja Dawkins, Chalse Okeke, Sheldon J. Nicholas, Tawny Dolley, Terrence J. Wartell, Bryce Foley, Mannie Mendez, with stage directions read by Ayana Anise Mumford.
As we celebrate Black History Month, TKS recognizes the profound impact of the Black community globally. From influential leaders and thinkers to groundbreaking artists and cultural icons, their contributors have played an instrumental role in shaping our world. Through Harris' effervsecent genre-bending mosaic, IS GOD IS embodies the endless possibilities of how audaciously questioning the cycles of our past can continue to reclaim our future.
IS GOD IS follows twin sisters who sojourn from the Dirty South to the California desert to exact righteous revenge. A recipient of the 2018 Obie Award in Playwriting for Aleshea Harris, IS GOD IS evokes the ancient, the modern, the tragic, the Spaghetti Western and Afropunk.
This is also a rare opportunity to hear this award-winning play aloud ahead of its theatrical release this spring 2026 written and directed by Harris herself and starring 2x Tony Award Winner Kara Young (Purlie Victorious), 10x Grammy Nominated Recording Artist Janelle Monae, and Emmy Winner Sterling K. Brown (This Is Us, Paradise).
Seating is limited, and we encourage early ticket purchases. Tickets include access to a special auction and raffle with prizes such as Off-Broadway tickets, Industry City gift cards, headshot sessions, a coaching session with Terry Knickerbocker, and so much more!
About the Fundraiser
All proceeds support The TKS Equity in Acting Excellence Project, which is dedicated to creating opportunities for students who would otherwise not have the financial means to attend Terry Knickerbocker Studio. Your support enables us to provide these students with access to exceptional training led by our world-class faculty, immersive experiences in our beautiful Industry City space, and a comprehensive curriculum designed to nurture their growth, refine their craft, and empower their artistic expression. Together, we can ensure that underrepresented communities have the opportunity to train at the highest level and pursue their individual artistic goals.
Tickets Range from $20-$50
We invite those with the means to contribute more generously to do so, as every dollar makes a difference in the lives of these aspiring young actors. Your support ensures that talented students have access to invaluable opportunities in the performing arts. Thank you for your generosity!
If you can’t be with us on the 22nd but still want to support our , donate whatever amount you’d like and we will gift a ticket to someone so they can attend!
IS GOD IS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
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Agenda
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:10 PM
Doors Open
Info: Now is your chance to grab your seats and get your raffle tickets
🕑: 03:10 PM - 05:00 PM
The Reading
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:15 PM
Last Chance To Purchase Raffle Tickets
🕑: 05:15 PM - 05:35 PM
Talkback
🕑: 05:35 PM - 06:00 PM
Announce Raffle Winners!
Where is it happening?
The Landing at Industry City, 237 36th Street, Brooklyn, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 55.20
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