Amidst growing civil unrest and distrust of the Nixon Administration, we follow the lives of four undergrads from different socio-economic backgrounds during the 1969-70 academic year interspersed with actual film footage of the draft lottery, the first earth day, and Kent State. They confront daily issues of misinformation and public manipulation, women's rights, racial equality and inherit racism, abortion access, political corruption and federal agencies monitoring activist groups. 

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As these students are confronted with a barrage of oppression and manipulation to further a corrupt administration, they are forced to examine their perspectives and look past what they’re told. How far are they willing to go for what they believe in?​

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Characters

Barry — early 20’s, White, from Long Island N.Y.

Sharon —19, White, from an upper middle class Buffalo suburb.

Naomi — early 20’s, Black, from Brooklyn NY.

Andy — 19, White, from Buffalo’s East Side.​

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Development and Productions

SIXTY NINE SEVENTY was developed, in part, through Kori Rushton and the IRT 3B Development Series.​

Rogue Theater Festival at The Flea Theater — June 2024

Buffalo State Theater Department — November 2023​​

Playwriting Residency and Workshop Performances at IRT Theater in NYC — February 2023​

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News

SIXTY NINE SEVENTY returns to New York
New York Theater Festival | October 15, 16, and 20, 2024

More details and ticket reservations coming soon.

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Buffalo State alumnus returns to campus with a play inspired by The Record​​​