Else Went Brings The World Premiere Of Her Incredible New Play To The Public Theater This Fall

The Tow Foundation's resident playwright Else Went brings her epic new play to the Public Theater for its world premiere, playing this Fall! Telling the story of a group of teenagers at the turn of the new millennium as they strive to discover themselves, Initiative will be directed by Emma Rosa Went. Don't miss out on this brilliant work from two of theater's most thrilling new voices.

What Is The Story?

The year 2000. A golden age of new opportunities awaits... right? For a group of seven teenagers, this is the time to find out who they really are. As their lives get tangled up together, they must face heartbreak, painful loss, and set out on their own paths - whether that's in, or out of, California. Unfolding over 5 epic hours (with several intervals), Initiative delves into the pain, and the beauty, of growing up in the new millennium.