Pictured: Jessica Johnson (she/they)
Photography by Sunflower B. Rose

A Regional Premiere!

By Charly Evon Simpson

Associate Honorary Producers

David & Linda Glickstein

Artistic Sponsors

Martha Carey & Mark Tomlinson

Associate Honorary Producers
David & Linda Glickstein

Artistic Sponsors
Martha Carey & Mark Tomlinson

Angela and Odessa are falling apart. (No, like they’re literally falling apart.) And the only person who can save them is Adah, a wellness guru who is shockingly still in one piece. Follow Angela, Odessa, and Adah through the desert as they search for a cure for their ailment before they get swept away completely.

Content Note: sandblasted is a dark comedy set in a dystopia where Black women are literally falling apart because of the stresses placed upon them. sandblasted  also features strong language and strobe lights.

Music by Jordan McCree
Video by Stars & Bars Creative Company / Philly Wedding Film

Creative Team

Director
Cheyenne Barboza (she/her)

Set and Props Designer
Marie Laster + (she/her)

Lighting Designer
Krista Smith +
(she/her)

Costume Designer
Ang(ela) Bey (they/them)

Prosthetics Designer
Jo Vito Ramirez (they/them)

Sound Designer
Jordan McCree (they/he)

Head Electrician
Heather Pynne (she/her)

Scene Shop
Flannel and Hammer

Production Stage Manager
Leslie Ann Boyden*
(she/her)

Associate Director
Sunflower B. Rose (she/ze/he)

Assistant Stage Manager
Mary R. Williams (she/her)

COVID Compliance Officer
Tess Matthewson
(she/her)

Production Assistant
Sydney Cain-Frazier
(she/her)

* Appearing through an Agreement between Theatre Horizon and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

+ Member of United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 of the IATSE, the union representing Scenic, Costume, Lighting, Sound and Projection Designers in Live Performance.

Plan Your Visit

Aaron Bell Headshot

Aaron Bell*
(he/him)
Jamal

Adaeze Nwoko

Morgan Charéce
(she/they)
Angela

Jessica Johnson Heads

Jessica Johnson*
(she/they)
Odessa

Devon Sinclair's Headshot

Zuhairah*
Adah

Monet Debose headshot

Monet Debose
(she/her)
Understudy

Equity Logo

*Appearing through an Agreement between Theatre Horizon and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Performance Schedule

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

2023

May

10
7:30PM - Preview
11
7:30PM - Preview
12
7:30PM - Preview
13
7:30PM - Opening
14
3:00PM
15
16
17
3:00 PM
18
19
7:30PM
20
3:00PM*7:30PM
21
3:00PM
22
23
24
10:00 AM
25
26
7:30PM
27
3:00PM*7:30PM
28
3:00PM
29
30
31
3:00 PM

* Masks are REQUIRED in the theatre at all Saturday matinees. All other performances are mask optional.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

2023

June

1
2
7:30PM
3
3:00PM*7:30PM
4
3:00PM7:30PM

* Masks are REQUIRED in the theatre at all Saturday matinees. All other performances are mask optional.

Additional Events

All additional events, unless stated otherwise, are free to attend with the purchase of a ticket to the show and with no registration required.

Previews BOGO Ticket Offer (May 10 - May 12)

Use the code SAND at checkout to get two tickets  for the price of one to any preview performance (Wednesday, May 10th; Thursday, May 11th; and Friday, May 12th)

Opening Night (Saturday, May 13)

Celebrate the opening of sandblasted! Light refreshments will be provided along with complimentary pre-show cocktails by Five Saints Distilling and post-show dessert reception with wine and von C Brewing Co. beer. Opening Night tickets are limited.

Free Childcare with the Show! (Sunday, May 14)

Happy Mother’s Day! As a treat to our mothers and caregivers in the audience, we are offering free childcare during our Sunday, May 14th performance of sandblasted at 3 PM. While their grown ups are watching the show, kids ages 6-12 will be led through a fun theatrical activity by two of our Theatre Horizon teaching artists and create a sand-themed art project they can take home.

Space is limited and registration is required. To RSVP for childcare, please fill out the form here. Your spot is not confirmed until you have received confirmation from Theatre Horizon.

Post-show Talkbacks (Sunday, May 21 & Saturday, June 3)

Join us for post-show talkbacks after select matinee performances of sandblasted and gain insight into the production process and themes of the show. Talkbacks are currently scheduled for after the Sunday, May 21st matinee and after the Saturday, June 3rd matinee.

Student Matinee (Wednesday, May 24)
Bring your school group to the Student Matinee of sandblasted Wednesday, May 24th at 10 AM!
For more information and to purchase tickets for the student matinee, contact Director of Community Investment, Mydera Taliah Robinson by email at Mydera@TheatreHorizon.org or by phone at 610-283-2230 x 710.
sandblasted is recommended for students ages 13 and up.
Vendor Market (Saturday, May 27 & Sunday, May 28)

Shop local Norristown small businesses in the Theatre Horizon lobby before and after the show!

Post-show Reception & Open Mic Night (Friday, June 2)

Emceed by poet, writer, and actress Jaylene Clark Owens, join us for a post-show reception and open mic night Friday, June 2nd. Share your poetry, spoken word, and songs that connect to the night’s theme: Celebrating Black Women’s Healing, Friendship, and Legacies.

About the Host:

Jaylene Clark Owens is a Philly resident from Harlem, NY. She is an AUDELCO and Barrymore Award winning actress, as well as a highly acclaimed poet. Her credits include stage, film, and television. AfroPoetic, Jaylene’s debut book of poetry, is now available on her website. She hosts the joy-forward Arts & Culture podcast, #PoppaPank, with fellow actor, Justin Jain. For more information visit JayleneClarkOwens.com.