Hoops
a new play by Eliana Pipes
adapted from The HOOPS Project by Nicole Acosta
directed by Tonasia Jones
dramaturgy by afrikah selah
produced in partnership with Boston Playwrights’ Theatre and the City of Boston’s Office of Arts and Culture
July 12 – August 10, 2024
The Strand Theatre
Hoop earrings are way more than just an accessory. They represent family, resilience, and self-expression. They represent the freedom to shine in a world that’s constantly trying to dim the lights. From Chicago to Oaxaca to right here in Boston, these earrings shout “I’m here, and there’s nothing you can do about it.”
Eliana Pipes brings 5,000 years of history to life with Hoops, a joyous celebration of Black, Latine, and Indigenous culture. Based on a series of intimate interviews, this vibrant and playful choreopoem-esque collage of self-adornment and heritage shows off just how much power a pair of hoops can hold.
Poster concept by Riley Greenstein. Executed by Anamaria Sabino.