Director

In their fast-gentrifying Harlem neighborhood, Preacher Henry and his wife Julia struggle to keep their congregation going in the face of development.  When all seems lost, Henry asks God for help, and receives it in the form of an angel.  But will this mysterious newcomer really help or make matters worse?  Through it all, Julia must find her voice and the strength to lead their congregation through the crisis, reminding them that a church is not a building, but the people who inhabit it and the love they share. Featuring an original score by actor, comedian, and writer Titus Burgess (TV's Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) and a book by Burgess and actress, producer, and writer Azie Dungey (TV's Harlem), The Preacher's Wife is a can't-miss theatrical celebration of family and faith.   

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The Preacher's Wife

Alliance Theatre

Winner of the 20th annual Alliance/Kendeda National Graduation Playwriting Competition, Furlough’s Paradise is a poignant new play examining the dynamics that shape our lives and lead us to where we make our homes.  Cousins Sade and Mina, raised like sisters but now leading very different lives, return to their childhood town for the funeral of their mother and aunt.  While Sade is on a three-day furlough from prison and Mina experiences a brief reprieve from her career and life on the West Coast, the two try to make sense of grief, home, love, and kinship. But traumas and resentments from the past, both real and surreal, threaten to pull them apart, all as time ticks towards the correctional officer's arrival.    

Furlough's Paradise

**Furlough’s Paradise at Geffen Playhouse**

**Event Overview:**
Geffen Playhouse is proud to present the West Coast Premiere of "Furlough’s Paradise," a compelling new play written by a.k. payne and directed by Tinashe Kajese-Bolden. This poignant production will run from April 16 to May 18, 2025, at the esteemed Gil Cates Theater in Los Angeles.

**Synopsis:**
"Furlough’s Paradise" delves into the lives of cousins Sade and Mina, who find themselves reunited in their childhood town for the funeral of their mother and aunt. With Sade on a three-day furlough from prison and Mina taking a break from her bustling life on the West Coast, the pair confront their grief, their past, and their diverging paths in life. Through their journey, the play explores themes of home, love, kinship, and the elusive dreams of utopia that persist within family dynamics. This theatrical and poetic narrative promises to captivate audiences with its exploration of conflicting memories and shared hopes for the future.

**Performance Information:**
- **Dates:** April 16 - May 18, 2025
- **Venue:** Gil Cates Theater, Geffen Playhouse, Los Angeles
- **Running Time:** Approximately 80 minutes with no intermission
- **Content Advisory:** Contains mature content and profanity. Recommended for ages 12 and above. Note: Herbal cigarette smoke is used in this production.

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Don't miss this powerful and evocative production that promises to be both a theatrical and emotional journey. Join us at Geffen Playhouse for "Furlough’s Paradise" and experience the magic of live theatre that explores the depths of human connections and the complexities of returning home.

Tinashe Kajese-Bolden

Director

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 16 - May 18, 2025

Furlough’s Paradise · Geffen Playhouse

Past events

May 11 - Jun 9, 2024

The Preacher's Wife · Alliance Theatre

Jan 31 - Mar 3, 2024

Furlough's Paradise · Alliance Theatre

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