by Mat Dirjish
CITIZEN56, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides educational information about history, democracy, science, social institutions and the environment, and Uncommon Productions, producer of documentary and feature films, announces a seven-city tour of “The Poisoner”, a play that they describe as a neo-noir thriller inspired by the 2024 Flint water crisis. The play will be running in select cities from September 17 through October 31, 2026.
Written by playwright M.M. Haney and directed by Lee Sunday Evans, “The Poisoner” is a fictional work inspired by the Flint Michigan water crisis of 2014. It aims to engage audiences and amplify awareness about persistent health and safety challenges faced in Flint, Pittsburgh, and other communities.
In each city, the producers will engage directly with local communities by connecting with organizers, advocates, and residents fighting for clean air, safe water, and community control of local natural resources. Reportedly, the play focuses on the concept that the health and safety of communities must never be subordinate to corporate interests.
Performance Schedule
- Bethlehem, PA, Touchstone Theatre, September 17 to 19, 2026.
- Pittsburgh, PA, Alumni Theater, September 24 to 26, 2026.
- Kenosha, WI, Rhode Center, October 1 to 3, 2026.
- Madison, WI, Wisconsin Union Theater, October 8 to 10, 2026.
- De Pere, WI, Webb Theatre, October 15 to 17, 2026.
- Kalamazoo, MI, Judy K. Jolliffe Theatre, October 22 to 24, 2026.
- Detroit, MI, Marygrove Theater, October 29 to 31, 2026.
For ticketing and other information, visit the Uncommon Productions website. For greater gleanings, also visit the CITIZEN56 website.
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