by Samm-Art Williams Alexis M. Skinner The World of the play General Overview In Crossroads, North Carolina, we are introduced to Cephus Miles, a young farmer who becomes a conscientious objector of the Vietnam War. While he is imprisoned for five years Cephus yearns for his country home and recounts the lessons of his uncle …
by Katori Hall Alexis M. Skinner The World of the play General Overview In Memphis, Tennessee, Toulou takes her chances on love with rambling bluesman Ace. While she works as a washerwoman her aim is to become a blues singer. Her neighbor, Candylady, is the local hoodoo lady who teaches Toulou how to gain her …
by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Alexis M. Skinner The World of the play General Overview On an unnamed island in the French Caribbean a young peasant girl, Ti Moune, grows up yearning for purpose and adventure. A storm arrives and brings an injured stranger, Daniel Beauxhomme, from the other side of the island. The …