The Underground Railroad Game Ties for the Obie Award

Leeway News
May 25, 2017

The Underground Railroad Game, written by Philly thespians Scott Sheppard and Jenn Kidwell (ACG '15) and produced by their Philly company, Lightning Rod Special, tied Monday night for the Obie Award for best new American theater work. The Obies reward excellence in Off-Broadway productions.

Read the full article at The Philadelphia Inquirer.

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