Production History
First Workshop Production: Smith presented a first workshop production in December 1991 at George Wolfe’s Festival of New Voices
World Premiere: Fires in the Mirror had its world premiere at the New York Shakespeare Festival on May 1, 1992. Its official press opening was on May 12, 1992.
“’Fires in the Mirror’ reflects on violence and what lies beyond” – The New York Times, May 17, 1992
Other Productions and Sites: Fires in the Mirror has been presented in theaters such as the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, New Jersey, Brown University, Stanford University, Royal Court Theatre in London, and many others.
Film: A film of the play was adapted under the direction of George C. Wolfe and starred Anna Deavere Smith herself. It was produced by Cherie Fortis and filmed by “American Playhouse”.
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