THE POISONER at The Rhode Center
Thursday, October 1, 2026 -- Saturday, October 3, 2026, 1930 - 2100
A universal tale, The Poisoner is an unraveling of the deception, abuse of power, and utter negligence of early 2000's Midwestern water politics. In a neo-noir thriller driven by a determined journalist who returns to his hometown and uncovers more than he bargained for, The Poisoner
invites you to question, are we ever safe?
The Poisoner is a fictional work inspired by the Flint water crisis of 2014 that aims to engage audiences to amplify awareness about the
persistent challenges faced in Flint, Jackson, Newark, and other communities grappling with similar crises. The Poisoner spotlights the critical need for accountability and vigilance in public health and safety decision-making, to ensure that such a grievous mistake is never
repeated. The play is a tribute to the resilience and spirit of activism; it celebrates the relentless efforts of journalists, artists, and activists who
have tirelessly worked to give voice to those in their fight for justice and change.
Written by first-time playwright M. M. Haney and directed and developed by two-time Obie Award-winning director Lee Sunday Evans, The Poisoner asks not just how a crisis happened, but whether we have truly done enough to prevent the next one.
Following the Friday, October 2nd performance we will host a talkback with organizers from Kenosha United Against the Microsoft Data Center group to discuss the parallels between the fights in Flint and here in Kenosha.
$5 off tickets with the code TPTOUR
URL:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3827269-2?pid=2874
Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Theatre
invites you to question, are we ever safe?
The Poisoner is a fictional work inspired by the Flint water crisis of 2014 that aims to engage audiences to amplify awareness about the
persistent challenges faced in Flint, Jackson, Newark, and other communities grappling with similar crises. The Poisoner spotlights the critical need for accountability and vigilance in public health and safety decision-making, to ensure that such a grievous mistake is never
repeated. The play is a tribute to the resilience and spirit of activism; it celebrates the relentless efforts of journalists, artists, and activists who
have tirelessly worked to give voice to those in their fight for justice and change.
Written by first-time playwright M. M. Haney and directed and developed by two-time Obie Award-winning director Lee Sunday Evans, The Poisoner asks not just how a crisis happened, but whether we have truly done enough to prevent the next one.
Following the Friday, October 2nd performance we will host a talkback with organizers from Kenosha United Against the Microsoft Data Center group to discuss the parallels between the fights in Flint and here in Kenosha.
$5 off tickets with the code TPTOUR
URL:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3827269-2?pid=2874
Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Theatre
Starting Price Per Person
$ 18.00 USD
Other Information
Where
Rhode Center for the Arts
514 56th Street
Kenosha Wisconsin 53140
United States
( Theatre - Cinema Hall )
514 56th Street
Kenosha Wisconsin 53140
United States
( Theatre - Cinema Hall )
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