CATEGORY: DRAMEDY
PLOT:
Shawn Thompson is on a journey, whether he knows it or not. The soon-to-be-21-year old seeks answers about his cultural and personal past in order to understand his present and ultimately his future. By his side, to challenge and guide him, are African Elders Abebi, Shomari, Xola and Anan. Their goal? To help him find the answer to his question: Who am I?
PLAYWRIGHT:
Karl O’Brian Williams is a creative writer, director, and actor. Some career highlights include: The Black That I Am - The National Theatre of Scotland, Edinburgh International Theatre Festival, Galloway Arts Festival, HERE Arts Centre’s Sublet Series. Not About Eve - Jamaican Actor Boy Award for Best New Jamaican Play, Three AUDELCO Award nominations for Playwright, Outstanding Ensemble & Dramatic Production, and The National Black Theatre Festival. Check out The Signs of Friendship published in "We Are Not Neutral-Reset Series 2020 Short Play Collection." Karl is excited to be part of the Broadway Bound Family!
PLOT:
Shawn Thompson is on a journey, whether he knows it or not. The soon-to-be-21-year old seeks answers about his cultural and personal past in order to understand his present and ultimately his future. By his side, to challenge and guide him, are African Elders Abebi, Shomari, Xola and Anan. Their goal? To help him find the answer to his question: Who am I?
PLAYWRIGHT:
Karl O’Brian Williams is a creative writer, director, and actor. Some career highlights include: The Black That I Am - The National Theatre of Scotland, Edinburgh International Theatre Festival, Galloway Arts Festival, HERE Arts Centre’s Sublet Series. Not About Eve - Jamaican Actor Boy Award for Best New Jamaican Play, Three AUDELCO Award nominations for Playwright, Outstanding Ensemble & Dramatic Production, and The National Black Theatre Festival. Check out The Signs of Friendship published in "We Are Not Neutral-Reset Series 2020 Short Play Collection." Karl is excited to be part of the Broadway Bound Family!
Produced by: Broadway Bound Theatre Festival
Production Team
PLAYWRIGHT:
KARL O'BRIAN WILLIAMS
DIRECTOR:
EMANI BRIELLE SIMPSON
SM:
Alex Church-Gonzales
Cast
Shawn Thompson:
Antonyio Artis
Dwayne Thompson:
Jerry Benzwick
Abebi/Lawyer/Advisor:
Natalya Gammon
Xola/Skye:
Clemence Abessolo
Anan/Bernard:
Jack Vine
Shomari/Le-Sheikh:
Remington Allen
