Director

At a rural high school in Georgia, a group of lively teens are studying The Crucible while navigating young love, sex ed, and a few school scandals. Holding a contemporary lens to the American classic, they begin to question who is really the hero and what is the truth, discovering their own power in the process. Alternately touching and bitingly funny, this new comedy captures a generation in mid-transformation, running on pop music, optimism, and fury, writing their own coming of age story.

EPSG:4326

John Proctor is the Villain

Penn State School of Theatre

**Sally & Tom: A New York Premiere**

**Date:** March 2024  
**Location:** New York, Venue TBA  
**Directed by:** Steve H. Broadnax III  
**Playwright:** Suzan-Lori Parks  
**In Association with:** The Guthrie Theater  

Join us for the New York premiere of "Sally & Tom," a groundbreaking dramedy by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks. This edgy production, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III and presented in association with The Guthrie Theater, delves into the complex narratives of Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson through the lens of an off-off-off-Broadway theater troupe, Good Company. 

"Sally & Tom" is not just a play; it's a reflection on art, politics, and the inherent contradictions that define us. The story unfolds as Luce, the writer, takes on the role of Sally, and her romantic partner, Mike, who is also the director, portrays Tom. As the troupe navigates the challenges of bringing such a charged historical relationship to the stage, the audience is invited to explore the nuances of history, the craft of theater, and the personal dynamics that influence both.

**Ticket Information:**  
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**About the Artists:**  
- **Suzan-Lori Parks:** An acclaimed playwright known for her insightful and daring works, including last season's "The Harder They Come."
- **Steve H. Broadnax III:** A visionary director whose expertise brings a dynamic and compelling approach to the stage.

**Sponsors:**  
This production is made possible through the support of our generous sponsors and in association with The Guthrie Theater, a testament to the collaborative spirit of the theater community.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness a piece of theater that promises to be as entertaining as it is thought-provoking. Join us in March 2024 for a performance that celebrates the craft of theater while confronting the complexities of history head-on.

Sally & Tom

The Public Theater

Company Artists Melanye Finister (Lettie, Skeleton Crew) and Eric Robinson Jr. (Bonez, Mud Row) lead a stellar ensemble in this award-winning classic. Simultaneously intimate and mythic in scope, Lorraine Hansberry’s pivotal drama “changed American theatre forever” (The New York Times). Three generations of the Younger family share a cramped apartment on the segregated South Side of 1950s Chicago. The late Mr. Younger’s life insurance policy could mean a fresh start, but disputes surrounding how to spend the money reveal deep generational divides.

A Raisin in the Sun

People's Light

Grace looks for the good in everything: in her husband’s rules, in the border he patrols, in the return of his estranged son. But a want for goodness cannot unwind the past, as this taut family reunion explodes in all directions. The Chicago premiere of Suzan Lori-Parks’ The Book of Grace is an incendiary family portrait from the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer of Topdog/Underdog. Witness this startling reminder that the search for common ground can be bloody and brutal, leaving casualties on every side of the divide.

Steve H. Broadnax III

Director

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 19 - Mar 30, 2025

A Raisin in the Sun · People’s Light

Mar 27 - May 18, 2025

The Book Of Grace · Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Past events

8 - 19 Oct, 2024

John Proctor is the Villain · Penn State School of Theatre

Mar 28 - Jun 2, 2024

Sally & Tom · Public Theater

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