Let’s prepare for the staged reading of new work by playwright and MacArthur “Genius”, Branden Jacobs Jenkins.

Here’s Jenkins talking about his work–theater, feelings, and race:

Here’s a scene from his play, “Gloria.”  It  was a finalist for a 2016 Pulitzer (“Hamilton” won):

And an introduction to his play, “Octoroon”:

And his discussion of his first play, “Neighbors”:

 

We will be present for a staged reading of his new work tonight at Baruch’s Engelman Recital Hall (5:30PM).