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Early's House

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  1w, 1m

Nathan Alan Davis

Deep in the Illinois woods, Early has survived a winter with her infant son. When Crazy Eddie arrives with a truck full of food, a solo survival mindset turns to one of thriving together as a family. Part three of The Refuge Plays trilogy.

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 1m
  • Duration
    Duration
    60 minutes (1 hour)
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary

Deep in the woods of southern Illinois, Early has survived a winter with her infant son. When Crazy Eddie arrives with a truck full of food, a solo survival mindset turns to one of thriving together as a family.

Part three of The Refuge Plays, Nathan Alan Davis’ epic trilogy following one Black family over 70 years. The plays can be presented together or individually.

History
The Refuge Plays premiered off-Broadway at Roundabout Theatre on 14 September 2023, co-produced by New York Theatre Workshop. The plays were directed by Patricia McGregor.
Cast Attributes
Keywords
Performing Groups
EARLY – A young woman who has survived the winter.
CRAZY EDDIE – A young man from a nearby town.
  • Time Period 1950s
  • Setting A small clearing in a big forest in southern Illinois. Spring. The 1950s.
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Additional Features No Intermission
  • Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)
  • Cautions
    • Strong Language
    • Mild Adult Themes

Media

“The playwright has smashed existing artistic forms and created new ones along the way.” – The New York Times

“An epic journey through time, space and family. The Refuge Plays is a joy ride worth taking.” – New York Theatre Guide

“The playwright has smashed existing artistic forms and created new ones along the way... The Refuge Plays suggests the potential for stories to exceed the world’s limitations.” – The New York Times

Videos

  • The Refuge Plays – In Three Parts youtube thumbnail

    The Refuge Plays – In Three Parts

  • The Refuge Plays at Roundabout Theatre Company youtube thumbnail

    The Refuge Plays at Roundabout Theatre Company

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Authors

Nathan Alan Davis

Nathan Alan Davis
Nathan Alan Davis is a playwright from Rockford, IL, now based in New York. His plays include Nat Turner in Jerusalem, Dontrell Who Kissed the Sea and The Wind and the Breeze. His work has been produced and developed by New York Theatre Workshop, McCarter Theatre, The Public ...
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