The Roots and Wings Project (RAW), Jesse Bliss, Founding Artistic Director, will present the World Premiere production of THE JOY RIDE, an immersive site-specific touring production to be performed both in Southern California, September 20 – October 12, 2024 and in Northern California in the Bay Area, October 18 – 20, 2024. In THE JOY RIDE four dear friends gather to ride out together, but quickly realize they have much to reckon with.  How, in a time of deep grief, do they dare to claim joy?  This touring production is delivered out of a vintage convertible. The show contains strong language and content and is recommended for those 18 years of age and older.  Performances will be outdoors, so theatergoers are advised to dress accordingly.THE JOY RIDE is written and directed by Jesse Bliss.Darian Dauchan Reginald P. Louis, Marlene  Luna Castañeda and Ashlee Olivia.The show features an original score by Audiopharmacy, a multicultural creative team with roots indigenous to Turtle Island (North America), Africa, Asia, The Pacific Islands, South America, India and Europe.