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Mary Kathryn Nagle's drama at Aurora Theatre links history of Manhattan to present-day ravages of Colonialism.

Mary Kathryn Nagle's drama at Aurora Theatre links history of Manhattan to present-day ravages of Colonialism.

In Aurora Theatre Company's production “Manahatta,” which is running through March 10 in Berkeley, playwright Mary Kathryn Nagle, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, draws parallels between the forced removal and taxation of Native Americans during the 2008 financial crisis and the 1626 Dutch purchase of the island of Manhattan, the Lenape’s ancestral homeland.

In two new plays, the continuing commoditization of Lenape land and the reclamation of a South African farm.

"Manahatta" Off Broadway review: How the 2008 Wall Street collapse was centuries in the making – and drama for Mary Kathryn Nagles new play.

“Manahatta” contrasts two different eras in New York City—17th century and 2008 financial crash—and echoing themes around money, racism, trade, theft, power, and identity.

The Native American playwright’s thought-provoking and ambitious play makes its New York premiere at the Public Theater.

Mary Kathryn Nagle’s MANAHATTA is currently having its New York Premiere at The Public Theater. Directed by Laurie Woolery. Read the reviews!

The show, which toggles between the 17th century and the early 21st, arrives on the island on which it is largely set.

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