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We are thrilled to announce the premiere of a new workshop presentation from 2025 Pulitzer and Tony award-winning playwright, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Following our memorable productions of his plays An Octoroon (2017) and Everybody (2022), we asked Branden to come and make a new work with our Shaw Ensemble. This workshop presentation, from one of the world’s leading playwrights, will have a limited run of presentations. See it before anyone else does!

A New Work in Progress

Court House Theatre

Suzanne, an acclaimed Black author, returns to her alma mater, Ohio State University, to give a speech on the violent nature of her writing. Confronted with the dark memories of her past, she unravels the painful truth of what happened in 1949, during her time as a student. This haunting and provocative play, penned by legendary playwright Adrienne Kennedy, is a poignant exploration of race, identity and grief.

Ohio State Murders

Butler's Barracks National Historic Site

On a snowy night in downtown Budapest, a perfumery hums with chatter, gossip, and the spark of romance. Behind elegant counters, clerks scramble through the holiday rush as a secret love ignites.

Tender, sharp, and riotously funny: Parfumerie is a romantic comedy about yearning, connection, and the leap of faith love demands.

Parfumerie

Young Centre for the Performing Arts

Step into Jaja’s shop, where every braid carries a story. On a sweltering July day, this vibrant comedy celebrates five women building new lives far from home. Overlooked by the world around them, inside Jaja’s, they’re artists with gifted hands and bold ambition.
Equal parts hilarious and tender, Jaja’s reminds us that everyday rituals can become profound celebrations of community, calling us back to who we really are.

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Sophia Walker

Events

Upcoming events

Aug 1 - Sep 10, 2026

A New Work in Progress · Shaw Festival

Sep 2 - Oct 3, 2026

Ohio State Murders · Shaw Festival

Nov 18 - Dec 5, 2026

Parfumerie · Soulpepper Theatre Company

May 13 - Jun 2, 2027

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding · Soulpepper Theatre Company

Future and recently performed repertoire

Suzanne Alexander in Ohio State Murders by Lin

Shaw Festival

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