How We Got On
by Idris Goodwin
directed by Tyrone Phillips
September 2026
at Definition Theatre, 1160 E. 55th St
About
Hank, Julian, and Luann are three talented, determined suburban teens coming of age in the 1980s. Dreaming of fame and fortune in the new Hip-Hop music scene, they must overcome cultural isolation, familial dysfunction, and ruthless rivalries to make the music that defines their lives. A sultry DJ spins their stories with her own meta-theatrical perspective in this contemporary ode to the roots of rap.
Featuring an Art Installation by John Vergara
Featuring beats by DJ Rae Chardonnay
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Run time
100 minutes
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