All The Cards Are On The Table
Fremont Ave.
October 8 – November 23, 2025
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Credits
By Reggie D. White
Directed by Lili-Anne Brown
A Co-Production with South Coast Repertory -
Location
Kreeger Theater
A soulful new dramatic-comedy about love, legacy, and, of course, a cutthroat game of Spades.
Written by Reggie D. White and directed by Lili-Anne Brown, Fremont Ave. is a raw, electric world premiere that moves across decades with the force of memory and the rhythm of Spades. From young love and big dreams to buried resentment and unmet expectations, three generations of Black men face off at the card table and come face-to-face with each other. At the center of it all is the family’s formidable matriarch: beloved, feared, and never forgotten. What begins as a game becomes a reckoning with masculinity, identity, and the weight of silence passed down. Fremont Ave. lays every card on the table and dares you to do the same.
Support for Fremont Ave. is provided by AARP, Daniel W. Hamilton, and The Molly Smith Fund for New Work.
Fremont Ave. is the recipient of an Edgerton Foundation New Play Award.
Special Performance Notes
Early Curtain
Sunday, October 26, 6:00PM
Post-Show Conversations
Wednesday, October 29, 12:00PM
Tuesday, November 4, 7:30PM
Thursday, November 13, 12:00PM
College Night
Saturday, October 11, 8:00PM
College Night is serving up hot pizza, cold drinks, and unforgettable theater—all you need is your student ID! Bring your friends, grab a slice, and vibe out at Arena Stage for a night off campus.
Industry Night
Sunday, October 12, 7:30PM
Celebrate #DCTheatre with a pre-show mixer with fellow DC-area theater staff and artists before the performance.
Pride Night
Wednesday, October 15, 7:30PM
Join members of the LGBTQIA+ community, family, and friends. Get $39 tickets to the performance with promo code PRIDE.
HBCU Night
Tuesday, October 21, 7:30PM
Rep your colors! Calling all of our HBCU students, staff, and alumni to come out to the show that will have everyone talking! Use promo code HBCU for 30% off tickets to the evening performance.
Cast
DOUG BROWN
Older George
BRADLEY GIBSON
George/Robert/Joseph
JERRIKA HINTON
Audrey/Voice of Hazel
STANLEY ANDREW JACKSON
Walter
KEVIN MAMBO
Older Robert
WILDLIN PIERREVIL
Frank / Understudy George/Robert/Joseph
JEFFREY RASHAD
Tony
GALEN J. WILLIAMS
Damon
ELI EL
Understudy Older George/Older Robert
DOMINIQUE GRAY
Understudy Damon/Tony/Walter/Frank
RAVEN LORRAINE
Understudy Audrey/Voice of Hazel
DOUG BROWN
Older George
Doug Brown (Older George)’s other credits include Nine Night, Two Trains Running, Trip to Bountiful, Cuckoo’s Nest, A Lesson Before Dying, Crumbs from the Table of Joy, Pantomime, An Asian Jockey in Our Midst, and The Petrified Forest at Round House Theatre; Something Moving, Fences, Jitney, and Member of the Wedding at Ford’s Theatre; Our Lady of 121 Street, Fuddy Meers, Last Orbit of Billy Mars, Homebody/Kabul, Day Room, and, Measure for Pleasure at Woolly Mammoth Theatre; Painted Rocks at Revolver Creek, The Gin Game, The Island, and Mooi Street Moves at MetroStage; Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Hambone, The Colored Museum, Spit Second, and Spunk at Studio Theatre; Much Ado About Nothing at The Folger Theatre; Otabenga at Signature Theatre; Jitney and The Piano Lesson at Actor’s Theatre of Louisville; Radio Golf and Gem of the Ocean at The Milwaukee Rep; Two Trains Running, Jitney, and Trip to Bountiful at The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.
BRADLEY GIBSON
George/Robert/Joseph
Bradley Gibson (George/Robert/Joseph), a North Carolina native, is known on screen for starring in the Netflix drama Partner Track and the hit series Power Book II: Ghost. Bradley has starred as Simba on Broadway in Disney’s classic The Lion King, with additional Broadway credits including A Bronx Tale and Rocky. He also originated the role of Hercules in the premiere production of Disney Theatrical’s Hercules at Paper Mill Playhouse. Off-Broadway, his work includes Love’s Labour’s Lost with The Public Theater and The School for Scandal with Red Bull Theater. As a recording artist and concert soloist, Bradley has released original music including his latest singles NO ILYS and AIN’T THAT EASY, and has performed in venues from London’s Royal Albert Hall to the Hollywood Bowl. Instagram: @bradgibson13
JERRIKA HINTON
Audrey/Voice of Hazel
Jerrika Hinton (Audrey/Voice of Hazel) is thrilled to be making her Arena Stage debut after many years in front of the camera. Her recent/favorite credits include – The Piano Lesson (Netflix), Mr. Crocket (Hulu), A Man in Full (Netflix), Hunters (Amazon Prime), Here and Now (HBO) and Grey’s Anatomy (ABC). She is a proud graduate of Southern Methodist University and a member of both AEA and SAG-AFTRA unions. She is a certified facilitator of The Resilience Toolkit via Lumos Transforms, as well as Mental Health First Aid for the Entertainment Industry through AMHC. More information can be found at: www.jerrikahinton.com and www.tamhi.com.
STANLEY ANDREW JACKSON
Walter
Stanley Andrew Jackson (Walter) is overjoyed to make his Arena Stage debut! DC holds a special place in his heart—he was last seen here more than a decade ago in Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea at Source Theatre. Since then, he’s performed Off-Broadway in The Refuge Plays at Roundabout Theatre and most recently stepped into the role of Kenneth in Primary Trust at the Alley Theatre. His adventures have also taken him overseas with the Pop-up Globe Theatre company in New Zealand and Australia, performing in Romeo & Juliet, Twelfth Night, Henry V, and As You Like It. A proud graduate of Howard University (BFA Acting) and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London (MA Classical Acting), Stanley is thrilled to be “home” again. Instagram: @stanleyaj3 • www.stanleyandrewjackson.com
KEVIN MAMBO
Older Robert
Kevin Mambo (Older Robert) Broadway, Off-Broadway, and tour credits include Fela!, The Color Purple, and The Book of Mormon National Tour (Helen Hayes nomination); The History of Empires at La MaMa; Fortress of Solitude at Dallas Theater Center and The Public Theater (Lortel nomination); Mlima's Tale at The Public Theater; Ruined at Goodman Theatre and Manhattan Theatre Club; The Convert at Kirk Douglas Theatre, Goodman Theatre, and McCarter Theatre Center; Venus and Painted Rocks at Revolver Creek at Signature Theatre; Seven Guitars and Pericles at Two River Theater; The Last Detail at Lucille Lortel Theatre; Once Around the Sun at Zipper Factory Theater; The Tempest (Helen Hayes nomination) and Radio Golf (Helen Hayes win) at Roundhouse Theatre; and We Are Gathered at Arena Stage. Film credits include Rustin, Nina, Cadillac Records, Rebel in the Rye, Payback, One of Us Tripped, Firing Squad, Selah and the Spades, The Southside, Henchman of Notre Dame (Best Actor), Trooper, and Man in the Mirror. Television credits include Guiding Light (two Emmys, three nominations), Hit & Run, Luke Cage, Saint X, High Maintenance, The Good Doctor, Blacklist, Happyish, Soul Food, One Life to Live, Law & Order (Original/Deadline/SVU/Trial by Jury/Criminal Intent/Reboot), Spin City, Elementary, Any Day Now, Mistresses, Family Matters, Freshman Dorm, and Great Performances. Insta: @iammambo
WILDLIN PIERREVIL
Frank / Understudy George/Robert/Joseph
Wildlin Pierrevil (Frank / Understudy George/Robert/Joseph) is a writer and digital creator based in New York. With a following of nearly 1 million across digital platforms, Wildlin has collaborated with brands and creators that run the virtual gambit. He's so excited to be back on stage making his Washington DC debut with the Arena and Fremont Ave. Shoutout to all the friends, family, and teams whose support have made his being here possible. My love to Steph, Reggie, and Dwayne. @NotWildlin
JEFFREY RASHAD
Tony
Jeffrey Rashad he/him (Tony) is a proud graduate of Howard University (BFA) and The Old Globe/University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Acting Program (MFA). His recent credits include The Comedy of Errors/Two Trains Running (National Tour, The Acting Company); A Christmas Carol in Harlem (Classical Theatre of Harlem); Pass Over (Resident Ensemble Players); and multiple productions with The Old Globe, including A Midsummer Night’s Dream; The Merry Wives of Windsor; The Taming of the Shrew; Twelfth Night; The Nineteenth; and Trouble in Mind. Jeffrey is thrilled to embark on this new chapter with Arena Stage. Instagram: @jeffyjeff_ www.JeffreyRashad.com
GALEN J. WILLIAMS
Damon
Galen J. Williams (Damon) is thrilled to make his Arena Stage debut! He was last seen in the Helen Hayes Award Winning production of Fela! at Olney Theatre Center in the ensemble/Fela alternate. Broadway credits include Slave Play and Motown the Musical. Regional credits include Once on this Island at Oregon Shakespeare Festival and The Brothers Size at Geffen Playhouse. His silver screen debut was made this year in the box office smash One of Them Days starring Keke Palmer and SZA, and his television credits include POSE on FX and Tyler Perry’s The Oval and Assisted Living on BET. “Thank you to my family, friends, and team for your continued support!” MFA : University of Southern California, BFA: Howard University. Instagram/Tiktok: @theegalenjwilliams
ELI EL
Understudy Older George/Older Robert
Eli El (Understudy Older George/Older Robert) is returning to Arena Stage after performing in The Great Society (2018). Other theater performances include The Piano Lesson (1st Stage), Testosterone and Migraaaaants (ExPats Theatre), AJAX (Scena Theatre), Radio Golf (Roundhouse Theatre), Fat Ham (Studio Theatre), A Thirst for Freedom (Live Garra) and many more. He has completed and is currently involved with several independent film projects (Once Upon a Time in The District, Unarmed Man, Harriet, The Meek, Last Night, THICK, etc.) Eli has directed The Healing Floor (DCBTF award winner). He also directed a feature film and two shorts The Cracked Mask and Lay Me Down. His motto is “you can learn from anyone, if only you allow yourself to.”
DOMINIQUE GRAY
Understudy Damon/Tony/Walter/Frank
Dominique Gray (Understudy Damon/Tony/Walter/Frank) is excited to be making his Arena stage debut! Credits include Keegan Theatre's Hand to God, Apropos of Nothing, and Imagination Stage's 10 seconds and The Last Martyr. 2024 Graduate of the National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts.
RAVEN LORRAINE
Understudy Audrey/Voice of Hazel
Raven Lorraine (Understudy Audrey/Voice of Hazel) is a raconteuse from Richmond, Virginia currently working as an actor & director in DC. Select performance credits include: Covenant (Violet) at Theater Alliance (Helen Hayes Nomination: Outstanding Supporting Actor); Fela! (Ensemble) at Olney Theatre Center/Roundhouse Theatre (HH Award Outstanding Musical & Ensemble); King Lear (Ursula/Kent u.s. performed) & Much Ado About Nothing (Balthasar/Seacoal) at Shakespeare Theatre Company (HH Nomination Outstanding Production). Regional Credits: The Winter’s Tale, King Lear, Little Women, Sense & Sensibilities, and Comedy of Errors at American Shakespeare Center; Curious Incident at Virginia Repertory Theatre; and A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Richmond Shakespeare. Raven is a Company Member with Only Make Believe and most recently Associate Directed the musical Play On! at Signature Theatre. Thanks to God, my family, & Onyx. For Karen.
Creative
REGGIE D. WHITE
Playwright
LILI-ANNE BROWN
Director
TIM MACKABEE
Set Designer
JOS N. BANKS
Costume Designer
KATHY A. PERKINS
Lighting Designer
ANDRÉ PLUESS
Original Music and Sound Design
GREGORY GEFFRARD
Assistant Director and Intimacy Consultant
MURANE CASTING
New York Casting
RAIYON HUNTER
DC Casting
JAMIE BERRY
Stage Manager
LAUREN PEKEL
Assistant Stage Manager
REGGIE D. WHITE
Playwright
LILI-ANNE BROWN
Director
TIM MACKABEE
Set Designer
JOS N. BANKS
Costume Designer
KATHY A. PERKINS
Lighting Designer
ANDRÉ PLUESS
Original Music and Sound Design
GREGORY GEFFRARD
Assistant Director and Intimacy Consultant
MURANE CASTING
New York Casting
RAIYON HUNTER
DC Casting
JAMIE BERRY
Stage Manager
LAUREN PEKEL
Assistant Stage Manager