Fucking A
by Suzan-lori Parks
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Synopsis
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.
Press Reviews
"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
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Canary Mary a fried of Hester's and a kept woman |
The Mayor |
The First Lady |
Butcher |
Monster |
Freedom Fund Lady |
Scribe |
First Hunter |
Second Hunter |
Third Hunter |
Jailbait |
Guard |
Waiting Woman #1 |
Waiting Woman #2 |
3 Freshly Freed Prisoners |
Hester Smith the Abortionist |
Videos
Director Jo Bonney on Fucking A
Publication
Fucking A is a play written by Suzan-lori Parks and published by Samuel French (2022).
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Samuel French · 2022
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