We are proud to present the Canadian premiere of a modern morality play from BJJ, author of An Octoroon. Based on its medieval original, Everyman, the play has a simple plot: Death comes to Everybody. Time is up. Can I, asks Everybody, bring someone to keep me company? Sure, if anyone will come. So then, the question is, who will stay with Everybody to the end? Beauty? Family? Stuff? Be ready to laugh and weep at this remarkable, heartfelt updating. Mature content.
The first play in August Wilson’s THE AMERICAN CENTURY CYCLE, his legendary ten-play cycle on the African-American experience in the 20th century.