New Play Explores Freedom in the 19th Century




Midday on WNYC show

Summary: <p>Director Lileana Blain-Cruz and actor Harriett D. Foy discuss their new production, <em>The House That Will Not Stand.</em> The play takes place on the eve of Louisiana transferring from French to U.S. territory. For a steely widow and her three eligible daughters, all free women of color, freedom hangs in the balance. <em>The House That Will Not Stand</em> runs at <a href="https://www.nytw.org/show/house-will-not-stand/" target="_blank">New York Theatre Workshop</a> (79 East 4th Street) through August 19. </p> <p><em>This segment is guest hosted by Nancy Giles.</em></p> <p> </p>