brownsville song (b-side for tray)

brownsville song (b-side for tray)

brownsville song (b-side for tray)

brownsville song (b-side for tray)

Overview

Set in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, brownsville song (b-side for tray) is a powerful tale of resilience in the face of tragedy. Moving fluidly between past and present, this bold new play tells the story of Tray, a spirited African-American 18-year-old and his family, who must hold on to hope when Tray's life is cut short. Kimber Lee's lyrical social drama about the shocking death of a young African-American teenager is a poignant story for our time, and demands the attention of audiences far and wide. 

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Cautions

  • Artboard 3 Gun Shots
  • Caution Intense Adult Intense Adult Themes
  • Caution Strong Language Strong Language

Details

  • Genre: Not Applicable
  • Time Period: Contemporary, Present Day, New Millennium/21st Century
  • Cast Attributes: Features Children, Role(s) for Teen(s), Multicultural Casting
  • Target Audience: Adult

Authors

Kimber Lee

Kimber Lee’s plays include fight, tokyo fish story and brownsville song (b-side for tray), which premiered at the 2014 Humana Festival and will also receive 2014-2015 productions at LCT3, Long Wharf Theatre and Philadelphia Theatre Company. In May 2014, Center Theatre Group p ...

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