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
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
Playwright
Suzan-Lori Parks
Director
Amina Robinson
Co-producer
People’s Light
Scenic Designer
David P. Gordon
Costume Designer
Leigh Ivory Clark Paradise
Lighting Designer
J. Dominic Chacon
Sound Designer
Caroline Eng
Dramaturg
Gina Pisasale
Fight Director
Eli Lynn
Stage Manager
Matthew Ryan Melchior
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, November 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM