Head of Passes

Name: Head of Passes
Author: Tarell Alvin McCraney

by Tarell Alvin McCraney

Family reunion play on a Mississippi plantation confronting historical legacies

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Tarell Alvin McCraney

American playwright whose In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue became the basis for Barry Jenkins's Oscar-winning film Moonlight. His Brother/Sister Plays explore African American life in New Orleans through a blend of Yoruba mythology and contemporary realism. He won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

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The Brother/Sister PlaysPoetic trilogy exploring familial bonds, sexuality, and trauma recovery
Choir BoyDrama about Black choir director navigating identity, sexuality, and leadership
In Moonlight Black Boys Look BlueLyrical piece about Black queer boyhood, desire, and transformation
Wig Out!Comedy celebrating ballroom culture, Black queer identity, and chosen family