LAKE WORTH BEACH – The Stonzek Theatre in Lake Worth Beach, Florida, is set to host an extraordinary theatrical event. Acclaimed Jamaican-American actress and playwright Rashida Costa brings back her original stage play, AT ALL COST, for a limited encore run. Following sold-out performances and overwhelming audience demand, Costa’s compelling drama will return for four additional shows on August 23rd and 24th, 2025.
The buzz surrounding AT ALL COST has been palpable since its debut. Audiences and critics alike are praising its emotional depth, historical resonance, and unflinching examination of racial injustice in post-World War II America. The upcoming encore provides a fresh opportunity for theatre lovers and new viewers. They can experience a play that has been described as “gripping,” “necessary,” and “deeply moving.”
About the Play: A Story of Struggle, Defiance, and Hope
Set in the fraught years following the end of the Second World War, AT ALL COST unspools the harrowing and inspiring journey of Wray Edmond. He is a Black war veteran who returns home hopeful for his future but quickly confronts the reality of systemic discrimination.
Like many of his peers, Edmond is denied the GI Bill benefits he rightfully earned. This is a cruel consequence of entrenched racism and the practice of redlining. This practice effectively barred Black veterans from accessing opportunities for homeownership, education, and building generational wealth…