Heritage
Fusing traditional Black gospel hymns and punk rock, Heritage takes place in the world of a small storefront church in a rapidly changing neighborhood facing the threat of demolition after their beloved Pastor/Patriarch dies suddenly. After being away for many years, the preacher’s daughter returns, reopening old wounds and asking a timeless question: “Can you ever really escape your past?”
5
Best friends Jay and Evan run a convenience store in a rapidly changing neighborhood. When a real estate developer stops by with an offer to buy the place, their deep-rooted connection is tested. As the choice to sell weighs on Evan’s shoulders, their community is ripped apart and the very foundation of the world around them begins to rumble and quake. An intimate play that races towards apocalyptic ends, 5 examines a friendship tested by money, race, and family secrets come to light.
…but you could’ve held my hand
From a stolen slice of wedding cake at age 10 to the complexities of adulthood, four Black friends navigate the joyful and jagged evolution of their relationships. Told with heart, humor, and a hint of magic, this decade-spanning story highlights ups and downs of life, falling in and out of love, and everything in between. …but you could’ve held my hand is a non-linear swirl of past and present, pulsing with 90s R&B, prom night confessions, awkward first kisses, and more. This bold and theatrical celebration is a tender, poetic exploration of identity, connection, and the spaces people carve out for one another.
How It’s Gon’ Be
With adulthood looming in the distance, Jahaan and his friends enjoy the last precious moments of Summer vacation. When Jahaan’s father returns after a year away, the world stops spinning for a moment and lines are drawn in the sand. A poetic exploration of missed connections and feelings too great to speak aloud.
In Development
Help! Help! Want, Want, Want.
A woman goes to the woods to be alone and is stalked by the ghosts of her past and present. Help! Help! Want. Want. Want. is a play about love, regret, and finding the will to live.
Jumpin’ Jehoshaphat!
A contemporary adaptation of Uncle Vanya that takes place in a Southern Baptist church.
Romeo & Juliet
A modern verse translation of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. Commissioned by Play On! Shakespeare.