By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg
Segerstrom Stage
Arkansas, present day. The estranged members of the Lafayette family gather at their late father’s crumbling plantation to prepare for the estate sale—and bury the hatchet. But decades of resentment have a way of bubbling to the surface, and a shocking discovery in the piles of clutter sends them spiraling as they confront repressed histories, regrets and each other. Winner of the Obie Award for Best American Play, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ crackling comedic drama is called “subversively original…remarkable and devious” by The New York Times.
Voices of America:
Two plays alternating nightly, with one set, two directors, overlapping casts and unlimited firepower!
Family, history and legacy – three of life’s timeless themes – get explored through two fascinating plays running in rotating repertory on the Segerstrom Stage. As an SCR subscriber, you’ll see them both and experience every thrilling, thought-provoking moment! One is a celebrated American classic that has captivated audiences for more than eight decades. Its counterpart is the award-winning creation of one of today’s most acclaimed and visionary playwrights.