cancelled- The Whipping Man By Matthew Lopez

sorry, tyhis event has been cancelled

The Whipping Man By Matthew Lopez

Directed by Donald Brian Baralo

Wed May 20 @ 7:30 

Thurs May 21@ 7:30 

Fri May 22 @ 7:30 

Sat May 23 @ 7:30 

Sun May 24 @ 2:00

 $15.00 on line before the show. $20.00 at the door.

sorry, tyhis event has been cancelled

The Civil War is over and Caleb DeLeon, a young Confederate officer, returns to his home in ruins. 

It is April, 1865. The Civil War is over and throughout the south, slaves are being freed, soldiers are returning home and in Jewish homes, the annual celebration of Passover is being celebrated. Into the chaos of war-torn Richmond comes Caleb DeLeon, a young Confederate officer who has been severely wounded. He finds his family's home in ruins and abandoned, save for two former slaves, Simon and John, who wait in the empty house for the family's return. As the three men wait for signs of life to return to the city, they wrestle with their shared past, the bitter irony of Jewish slave-owning and the reality of the new world in which they find themselves. 

The sun sets on the last night of Passover and Simon - having adopted the religion of his masters - prepares a humble Seder to observe the ancient celebration of the freeing of the Hebrew slaves from Egypt, noting with particular satisfaction the parallels to their current situation. But the pain of their enslavement will not be soothed by this tradition, and deep-buried secrets from the past refuse to be hidden forever as the play comes to its shocking climax. 

About the Company The hummingbird theatre co. is an independent theatre company that favors new and lesser known stage plays for actors of all ages, abilities, genders, and backgrounds. Founded by producer, director, actor, Donald Brian Bartalo, in 2016, the hummingbird theatre co. strives to present engaging thought-provoking theatre that will help audience members “hover in the moment."

THE WHIPPING MAN features community actors James Heath, Jahaka Mindstorm, and Marvelous Marvin. It is produced and directed by Donald Brian Bartalo, artistic director with the hummingbird theatre co.