The Lewis & Clark Expedition: The Story of York

Acclaimed playwright and scholar, Kenthedo Robinson, announces the premiere of his latest work, The Lewis & Clark Expedition: The Story of York. This powerful historical drama shifts the lens of American exploration to the margins of the map, bringing into focus York—the enslaved man whose strength and skill were essential to the Corps of Discovery’s survival, yet who was nearly erased from its legacy. The production will run from February 11 through February 22 at the John Cullum Stage at American Theatre of Actors, located at 314 W. 54th Street, New York City. A Global Perspective on the American Frontier Set in 1804, YORK contextualizes the expedition within a global reckoning. Robinson highlights the profound influence of the Haitian Revolution; Napoleon’s defeat by Toussaint Louverture’s forces compelled the French to abandon their North American ambitions, leading to the Louisiana Purchase.