Fire, Like Rain is a sweeping theatrical journey that reclaims the lost voices of Tulsa’s Greenwood District during the harrowing events of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Told through the eyes of Jasper, a scrappy, street-smart 12-year-old; Theodore, a restless young dreamer; and Dean, a resilient elder, the play unearths the intertwined lives of a once-thriving Black community. Portrayed by a single actor, Fire, Like Rain bears witness to a tragedy too long buried while celebrating the brilliance, ingenuity, and unbreakable bonds of a people who refused to be forgotten.
About Jeffrey Rashad
Jeffrey Rashad (he/him) is an actor, writer, and poet. A proud graduate of Howard University (BFA) and The Old Globe/University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Acting Program (MFA), Jeffrey’s work lives at the intersection of history and human experience. He is particularly interested in illuminating the intimate, often overlooked narratives that continue to resonate today. His recent theater credits include The Comedy of Errors/Two Trains Running (National Tour, The Acting Company); A Christmas Carol in Harlem (Classical Theatre of Harlem); Pass Over (Resident Ensemble Players); and multiple productions with The Old Globe, including A Midsummer Night’s Dream; The Merry Wives of Windsor; The Taming of the Shrew; Twelfth Night; The Nineteenth; and Trouble in Mind. Jeffrey is thrilled to embark on this new chapter with Hi-ARTS.
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