Cold War Choir Practice' is a New Play About One Family's Experience of the Reagan Years

Cold War Choir Practice' is a New Play About One Family's Experience of the Reagan Years

27:25 Mar 17, 2026
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In the new play "Cold War Choir Practice," a young girl finds herself spending time with her conservative Black uncle, who is into Reagan, conspiracy theories, and roller rinks. Alana Raquel Bowers, who plays "Meek," discusses the show, along with playwright Ro Reddick, who recently took home the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. "Cold War Choir Practice" runs at MCC Theater through March 29. Image courtesy of the production, via NYTG
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