Description
Fucking A is an otherworldly tale involving a noble mother, her wayward son and others. Hester Smith, the revered and reviled local abortionist, hatches a plan to buy her jailed son's freedom-and nothing will deter Hester from her quest. In this violent and wild-eyed blend of story and song, which harkens to Brechtian and Jacobean structure, Hester's branded letter A becomes a provocative emblem of vengeance, violence and sacrifice.
"Critics' Pick! Timeless and enduringly relevant. As harrowing as it is witty!" - Ben Brantley, The New York Times
"Four stars! Like Hester's bloodily branded A, the play leaves an indelible mark." - Raven Snook, Time Out New York
"A fiery, raw-throated shout in the face of hypocrisy, privilege and injustice." - Sara Holdren, New York Magazine
"An expressionistic and politically charged exploration of class, family and violence, studded with jarring bursts of humor and song." - Raven Snook, Time Out New York
Author: Suzan-Lori Parks
Publisher: Samuel French, Inc.
Published: 03/28/2022
Pages: 114
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.24d
ISBN13: 9780573709210
ISBN10: 0573709211
BISAC Categories:
- Drama | American | African American & Black
- Performing Arts | Theater | General
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