Gene Kelly Award Winner Jacob Ming-Trent comes home to Pittsburgh following a hit run at the Folger Theater in Washington D.C. and an upcoming engagement at NY Public. How Shakespeare Saved My Life is a powerful play blending Shakespeare, hip-hop, poetry, music, and personal storytelling. Tracing his journey from a turbulent childhood to a life transformed by the power of language, Ming-Trent reveals how Shakespeare became an unexpected lifeline leading him toward purpose, healing, and self-discovery. Hilarious, heartbreaking, and inspiring, this unforgettable theatrical experience celebrates resilience, redemption, and the transformative power of art.
World Premiere produced by
Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Berkeley, CA
Johanna Pfaelzer, Artistic Director / Tom Parrish, Managing Director
by Folger Theatre, Karen Ann Daniels, Artistic Director;
and by Red Bull Theater, Jesse Berger, Artistic Director
Originally commissioned and developed by
Folger Theatre, Karen Ann Daniels, Artistic Director
Red Bull Theater, Jesse Berger, Artistic Director
Recommended for ages 13 and up. Mature language and adult situations and conversations.
This play will take place at the O'Reilly Theater at 621 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222