Casting Complete for Head of Passes, Starring Phylicia Rashad, Off-Broadway

Robert Joy, John Earl Jelks and Arnetia Walker will complete the cast of the New York premiere of Head of Passes. The trio take on the roles of Dr. Anderson, Creaker Johnson and Mae, respectively. Penned by Tarell Alvin McCraney, led by Phylicia Rashad and directed by Tina Landau, the new drama will begin previews on March 15, 2016 in the Newman Theater. Opening night is set for March 28.

Inspired by the Book of Job, Head of Passes is set at the mouth of the Mississippi River. Shelah’s (Rashad) family and friends have come to celebrate her birthday and save her from a leaking roof but unexpected events turn the reunion into the ultimate test of faith and love. As her world seems to collapse around her, Shelah must fight to survive the rising flood of life’s greatest challenges.

The cast will also include the previously announced Alana Arenas as Cookie, Francois Battiste as Aubrey, Kyle Beltran as Crier and J. Bernard Calloway as Spencer.

The limited engagement will run through April 17.