The context of the drama Hit The Wall is The Stonewall Inn, June 28, 1969. A police raid on the secretive gay bar changes how gays will deal with what most of America considers to be abhorrent lifestyle.

Synopsis

Hit The Wall looks at a watershed moment in American history. On June 28, 1969 before the new morning sun appeared, what was considered to be a routine police raid at the The Stonewall Inn, was the genesis for change in America. The raid on Stonewall, which was a popular underground gay bar in Greenwich Village, ignited a major riot. The Stonewall Riots, which were defined by violent protests and street demonstrations, continued for numerous days. Stonewall propelled various unlikely revolutionaries into the frontline of a movement that would change U.S. culture and politics forever.

Show Facts

Cast

A-Gay Sean Allan Krill
Carson Nathan Lee Graham
Mika Gregory Haney
Cop Matthew Greer
Newbie Nick Bailey
Madeline Jessica Dickey
Cliff Ben Diskant
Peg Rania Salem Manganaro
Roberta Carolyn Michelle Smith
Tano Arturo Soria

Creative

Written by Ike Holter
Director Eric Hoff
Original Music Dan Lipton
Set Designer Lauren Helpern
Costume Designer David Hyman
Lighting Designer Keith Parham
Sound Designer Daniel Kluger and Brandon Wolcott

Venue

Barrow Street Theatre
27 Barrow Street
New York, NY 10014

Preview: Feb. 18, 2013 Open: Mar. 10, 2013 Status: Open run