Surely Goodness & Mercy

By Chisa Hutchinson
Directed by Jessi D. Hill

“Full of heart!” — New York Times

February 26 — April 13, 2019

Set in an under-funded public school in Newark, Surely Goodness and Mercy by rising playwright Chisa Hutchinson, tells the story of a bible-toting boy with a photographic memory who befriends the cantankerous old lunch lady. Against all odds, Tino and Bernadette help each other through the mess of growing up and growing old.

Surely Goodness and Mercy has spent the last year charming audiences across the country. Now, Keen is honored to bring this vibrant new play to New York for the first time.

Run time is approximately 95 minutes, including a 10 minute intermission. Recommended for patrons 12 years and older. Contains adult language as well as a brief moment of physical violence.

“An uplifting exploration of defying the odds and having the guts to be generous.”

— CurtainUp

“Poignant and funny, heartwarming and heartrending, engaging and relevant, and thoroughly compelling.”

— DC Theater Arts

“Keen Company is doing God's work in giving a hearing to a rising playwright.”

— Lighting and Sound America

Performance Venue

Theatre Row
410 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
Between 9th & 10th Ave

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Show Schedule

Tuesdays at 7pm
Wednesdays at 7pm
Thursdays at 7pm
Fridays at 8pm
Saturdays at 2pm & 8pm
Sundays at 3pm

Keen Conversations

Our series of free post-show talkbacks!

3/21: Chat with the Cast and Director
3/22: Keen Teens Alumni Night
3/28: Black Theatre Makers
4/4: Playwrights and New Plays
4/11: Chat with the Cast