Sugar Shock asks what the sweetness in ice cream, coffee and apple pie actually cost, and who paid, tracing sugar and race in Brooklyn from the 18th century to now. It is staged at Lefferts Historic House, a Dutch farmhouse built by a family that enslaved people, which gives the story a charged, site-specific setting. If you like history that talks back to the present, this free two-night run is worth an RSVP.
What to expect
An evening performance of about an hour and fifteen minutes at the historic house on Prospect Park's east side, produced with Flatbush Community Theater. The play moves across centuries of Brooklyn history, from colonial plantations to modern kitchens.
Good to know
- Admission is free, but an RSVP through the Prospect Park Alliance listing is required.
- Lefferts Historic House sits near the Flatbush Avenue side of the park; the B, Q or S to Prospect Park is closest.
- The play includes a brief scene involving sexual misconduct and a derogatory slur, so use discretion with younger viewers.
- Bring a layer, since early fall evenings in the park cool off quickly.
- Playwright Regina Robbins is a native New Yorker whose work has been developed by several downtown companies.
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Common questions
Does it cost anything?
No, it is free, but you need to RSVP in advance.
Is it suitable for kids?
The organizers advise discretion for younger audiences because of a brief scene involving sexual misconduct and a derogatory slur.
Where in Prospect Park is it?
At Lefferts Historic House, the 18th-century farmhouse on the park's east side.
