DONTRELL, WHO KISSED THE SEA

Mar 21 - April 6, 2025

WRITTEN by Nathan Alan Davis
DIRECTED by by George Davis

Eighteen-year-old Dontrell Jones the Third decides that it is his duty and destiny to venture into the Atlantic Ocean in search of an ancestor lost during the Middle Passage. But his family is not at all ready to abandon its prized son to the waters of a mysterious and haunting past.

Blending poetry, humor, wordplay, and ritual, Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea is a present-day hero’s quest exploring the lengths and depths we must go to redeem history’s wrongs.

Written by Rockford native Nathan Alan Davis, this special production will be directed by the playwright’s father, George Davis. 

Q&A Talkbacks

There will be a 20 minute post-show Q&A with the cast after the following show dates:

Friday, March 21
Sunday, March 30
Saturday, April 5

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TICKETS

PUBLIC ACCESS TICKETS go on sale:

          THU Mar 13, 2025

For EARLY ACCESS TICKETS, become a WSSR Member today:  wssr.org/memberships

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MANAGE YOUR ORDER

CANCELLATIONS: Go to tickets.wssr.org/self-service/wssr or click on "Manage Tickets" at the bottom of your confirmation email.

CHANGE SHOW DATES: First cancel your order and then reserve tickets for the new date you want to attend.

If you need assistance, please contact us at: tickets@wssr.org

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PUBLIC ACCESS THEATER

WE BELIEVE EVERYONE SHOULD BE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE THE PERFORMING ARTS…

Here’s how it works:

1. We make all of our tickets FREE

2. You help us do it by DONATING

This simple, yet powerful approach makes sure everyone can attend!

If you  Add A Donation to your tickets, you will help us cover our costs and support Public Access Theater by making sure everyone in our community can come to the show!

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

The West Side Show Room is located at 1414 N Main Street in Rockford, IL near Veteran’s Memorial Circle in the historic North End.

The WSSR Lobby opens 30 minutes before show time. 

**NOTE: The parking lot can get very full on Friday and Saturday nights so plan to arrive early. 

For more information on parking, accessibility, and things to do in the area, please visit wssr.org/planyourvisit

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CONTENT INFO

DONTRELL, WHO KISSED THE SEA contains profanity.

For specific information about the content: tickets@wssr.org

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CHILDREN

CHILDREN

Children age 5+ are welcome at the WSSR as long as they can sit quietly and watch the show. If your child becomes a distraction, you may be asked to step into the lobby. 

Children under the age of 5 will not be admitted

For more info please visit wssr.org/planyourvisit

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ACCESSIBILITY

WSSR has an open single-level layout with no ramps or stairs. Our theater seats are moveable and can easily accommodate wheelchairs. When reserving tickets, let us know your needs and we will do our best to accommodate you. 

For more info please visit wssr.org/planyourvisit

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HEALTH SAFETY

If you aren’t feeling well or are experiencing symptoms of illness, please stay home.