UNITED NATIONS: THE OTHER WEST

When climate activists force a lockdown of the UN headquarters, the newest ambassador for a military junta in West Africa is trapped with the Russian and German representatives who are both eager to exert their influence on him. All three are implored to stay put by a UN staffer out of her depth, and so the global battle for power in Africa rages just outside the UN cafeteria.

Starring Matthew Sanders (Dr. Death), Yelena Shmulenson (Orange is the New Black), Wesli Spencer, and Siobhan Crystal.

Written and directed by Cameron Darwin Bossert ("Bossert's acuity for matter-of-fact dialogue and directing it tensely is incredibly engaging," "Remarkable… smart and entertaining," - The New York Times").

Praise for The Other West:

"A great night of theater. It is smart, funny, serious, uplifting, irreverent, insulting, educational, depressing, and extremely thought provoking, so much so that you’ll be contemplating the ideas and view points expressed on stage for a long time to come." -The Front Row Center

"Outstanding. Masterful… and exceptional ensemble." -TheaterScene

"Very engaging." -Hi Drama

"Shmulenson and Sanders make fantastic frenemies, and the latter's rant about French culture offers one standout comedic moment among many."

"Equally sure-footed whether its reference points are the IMF or the Barbie movie, and its humor, rich contextualization, and probing intelligence make it a pleasure." -Thinking Theater

Approx 85 min

154 Christopher St #1E, New York, NY 10014

Written and directed by Cameron Darwin Bossert

Starring Matthew Sanders, Yelena Shmulenson, Wesli Spencer, and Siobhan Crystal

Costumes by Yolanda Balaña

Music by Deeba Montazeri

Scenic by Ella Schol

Lighting by Clayton Mack