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The Brother/Sister Plays

The Brother/Sister Plays
By ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney
Directed by ensemble member Tina Landau
Featuring ensemble members Alana Arenas, K. Todd Freeman and Ora Jones with Phillip James Brannon, Rodrick Covington, Kiplan Dooley, Jeff Parker, Tamberla Perry and Jacqueline Williams

In the Upstairs Theatre
Thu. January 21, 2010 — Sun. May 23, 2010

The Brother/Sister Plays consists of In the Red and Brown Water in rotation with The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet

Articles

  • Letter From Director

    by Tina Landau

    Letter from Director Tina Landau ...more

  • Collaboration and Connection

    by Martha Lavey, Tina Landau and Tarell Alvin McCraney

    Director Tina Landau and Playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney discuss The Brother/Sister Plays with Steppenwolf Artistic Director Martha Lavey. ...more

  • All in the Family

    by Polly Carl, Alanas Arenas, K. Todd Freeman and Ora Jones

    Ensemble members Alana Arenas, K. Todd Freeman and Ora Jones reflect on The Brother/Sister Plays with Director of Artistic Development Polly Carl. ...more

Reviews

“A landmark event!” - Time Out Chicago

“Glorious on all counts!” - Chicago Sun-Times

“Marvelous! Incredibly accomplished!” - Chicago Reader

“Hilarious, tragic, complex!” - New City

“Deeply satisfying” - Daily Herald

“Incredibly funny!” - Flavorpill

“Raw emotion and real comedy” - Chicagoist