it is a dang joy to get to work with dear pals & total clowns on ben holbrook’s newest commission for the motor company. inspired by the 400th anniversary of the dutch settlement of new amsterdam, (the giant sleeps) Between Two Rivers goes up in the battery april 26. it’s a playful, poetic look at the aspirations and inner fire that fuel all who've ever landed on new york's shores.
the play follows three ambitious new netherlanders recently arrived on the island; a waterlogged newcomer washed ashore, searching for purpose and footing; and a gaggle of competing city officials each hungry to see their needs met as they navigate the shifting tides of climate change and "urban renewal." Between Two Rivers explores what it means to make your way in this wild city: how do we find belonging? what nourishes us on our journey? how can we build a truly sustainable future together in this city where dreams are made of?