WHY THIS PLAY?

We offer Airline Highway by Lisa D'Amour because the play offers a vivid, raw portrayal of life on the margins of society, highlighting the resilience, complexity, and interconnectedness of people living in a community often overlooked by mainstream narratives. With its rich character-driven storytelling, Airline Highway explores themes of belonging, identity, and the ways in which individuals create families in unconventional ways—issues that are especially poignant in today's increasingly fragmented world.

WHY NOW?

As conversations about class, community, and social justice continue to take center stage, Airline Highway provides an important opportunity to reflect on the lives of those who navigate society's fringes, often ignored or misunderstood. The play’s blend of humor, tenderness, and dark realism makes it a timely exploration of human connection and survival in the face of adversity.

In a time when many are questioning what it means to belong or be seen, Airline Highway invites audiences into the world of a group of outcasts and dreamers who, despite their struggles, find ways to support and love one another. The vibrant, unflinching look at New Orleans and its inhabitants provides a powerful and relatable examination of resilience, hope, and the human spirit.