The Roots and Wings Project presents
the World Premiere of

THE JOY RIDE: Through a reckoning comes the freedom journey…
Written and Directed by Jesse Bliss

Four dear friends gather to ride out together, but quickly realize they each have much to reckon with. How, in a time of deep grief, do they dare to claim joy? Strong language and content, 18 & over only.

This touring production is delivered out of a vintage convertible.

PLEASE NOTE: This immersive experience begins punctually, please plan to be in your seats 10 minutes before show time.

Starring (in alphabetical order):
Darian Dauchan*
Reginald P. Louis
Marlene Luna Castañeda
Ashlee Olivia

Produced by:
Jesse Bliss, Executive Producer
Roger Q. Mason
Gabriela López de Dennis
Jennifer Andrea (yAyA) Porras, Bay Area
Francisco “Franky” Carrillo

Production Team:
Stage Manager: Cameron Roper
Technical Director: Max I. Brother
Costume Designer: Abel Alvarado
Original Score: Audiopharmacy
Dramaturgy: Leon Martell and Jennifer Andrea (yAyA) Porras
Key Art Design: Mer Young
Casting Director: Jami Rudofsky
Social Media Manager: Nastassia Cordeiro
Publicist: Steve Moyer Public Relations

THE JOY RIDE Performance Dates:

Los Angeles Tour: September 20-October 12, 2024
Graff Angeles Gallery (Arts District)
1100 E. 5th St., Los Angeles, CA 90013
Fri & Sat at 8pm; Sun at 5pm
Street parking available.

Bay Area Tour: October 18-20, 2024

Latino Center of Art & Culture (LCAC) on October 18, 2024 at 8pm
2700 Front St.
Sacramento, CA 95818
Free parking is available on site.

Calle 24 Placita on October 19, 2025 at 8pm
1 Lilac St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
Limited parking available on site. Limited street parking available. Bart encouraged, exit 24 St. & Mission, right across the street from Placita, or rideshare.

La Peña Cultural Center on October 20, 2024 at 6pm
3105 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
Residential street parking is available 1-2 blocks away. Rideshare encouraged. Bart encouraged, exit Ashby St. (6 minute walk).

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Tickets:
$25 General Admission
$20 Students & Seniors w/ID
$20 per ticket for groups of 10+ (To order group tickets or for more information, please email therootsandwingsproject@gmail.com)
Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Performances will be outdoors, please dress accordingly.
Wheelchair accessible.

Q&A after the Los Angeles opening night performance on Friday, September 20, and after the closing LA performance on Saturday, October 12.

THE JOY RIDE is supported, in part, by the California Arts Council and the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture.

Watch the trailer at: https://youtu.be/GkTTj7QaWps?si=761id-OX1zVku3jU

*Appears courtesy of Actors Equity Association.