Topdog/Underdog
October 29 – December 13, 2026
Pulitzer Prize-winning Play
Co-produced with People’s Light
By Suzan-Lori Parks
Directed by Amina Robinson
Featuring Akeem Davis
About the Show
Winner of the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Suzan-Lori Parks’ Topdog/Underdog tells the story of brothers Lincoln and Booth, unfortunately named as a joke by their father, foretelling a lifetime of sibling rivalry and resentment. Now adults, they share a single room passing time telling stories, testing each other, and circling the street con game of three-card monte. Haunted by the hands they’ve been dealt, the brothers reckon with what their futures will entail. Topdog/Underdog is co-produced with People’s Light.
Cast
Creative
Director
Amina Robinson
Community Events
Pay-What-You-Choose
Final Dress Rehearsal Performance Benefitting Urban Affairs Coalition
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM | In-person donations accepted
Teen Night
$15 tickets and a post-show talkback for Teens 13 – 18 years old
Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Young Friends Night
Networking and pre-show talkback event for professionals 40 and under
Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM – Use code: YFARDEN
Student Matinee
Want to bring a school group? Submit a Group Inquiry.
Tuesday November 24, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Post-Show Talkbacks
Join a member of Arden’s artist team for post-show talkbacks
Post-Show on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM and Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Special Performance Information
Caption Glasses – wearable, customizable Closed Captioning
Available to reserve for performances starting on Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Open Captioning – Live, on-stage text display of all words and sounds
Friday, November 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Audio Description – Live verbal description of actions and visual effects
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM