1 Pound 4 Ounces

written & performed by Khalil Munir
directed by Amina Robinson
World Premiere | October 22 - November 2, 2025 - EXTENDED THROUGH NOVEMBER 9!
Louis Bluver Theatre at The Drake
Produced by Azuka Theatre & Simpatico Theatre

Through a tour-de-force tap performance, live music, and impassioned storytelling, Khalil shares his true tale of growing up and beating the odds in Philadelphia. This triumphant story of hope reveals the transformative power of art to change lives.

Honorary Producers
Lyndsey & Kevin McCormick

  
    Approximate Running Time:
75 minutes, no intermission

Age Recommendation:
 13+

Content Warning:
This production contains discussion of gun violence.
  

Special Performances & Events

October 25 @ 7:00pm - Freedom Night!
A special performance honoring Khalil’s roots at Freedom Theatre and supporting ParentChild+.
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October 30 @ 7:00pm - Delaware Valley Friends School Night!
Benefiting the DVFS Scholarship Program!
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November 8 @ 7:00pm - Black Affinity Night!
Black Affinity Night is a selected performance for Black community members to collectively experience 1 Pound 4 Ounces.
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Cast

Featured

Khalil Munir
Himself

Rajeer Alford
Musician

Creative Team

Featured

Khalil Munir
Playwright

Amina Robinson
Director

*Patreshettarlini Adams
Stage Manager

Vic Gill-Gomez
Scenic Designer

Alyssandra Docherty
Lighting Designer

Larry D. Fowler, Jr.
Sound Designer

Chantel Thea Cumberbatch
Assistant Stage Manager

Autumn Storm Blalock
Dramaturg

Kereni Sanchez
Production Manager
10th Floor Productions

Simpatico Theatre
Co-Producer

*The Stage Manager for this production is a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

The Lighting and Sound Designers are members of United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 of the IATSE, the union representing Scenic, Costume, Lighting, Sound and Projection designers in Live Performance.