Slave Play
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2020
162
Play • Fiction
Virginia • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris examines race, trauma, and sexuality through an experimental therapy session attended by interracial couples. Set on a plantation, the play explores complex power dynamics and historical legacies influencing the characters' identities and relationships. It challenges perceptions and encourages dialogue on race and privilege.
Challenging
Emotional
Unnerving
Dark
Contemplative
2,669 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Jeremy O. Harris's Slave Play challenges audiences with its provocative exploration of race, power dynamics, and intimacy. Praise centers on its bold narrative and unflinching examination of societal issues. However, some critics find its confrontational approach divisive and unsettling. Its unique blend of humor and discomfort creates a compelling, if controversial, theatrical experience.
A reader drawn to Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris likely appreciates provocative and boundary-pushing theater that explores race, sexuality, and power dynamics. Fans of Angels in America by Tony Kushner or Beloved by Toni Morrison may find similar thematic depths and societal critiques engaging.
2,669 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
162
Play • Fiction
Virginia • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
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