Insurrection
by Robert O'hara

Name: Insurrection
Brand: Robert O'hara
SKU: 9781559361576
Rating: 4.07 (60 reviews)

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120 minsAmerican Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the compelling narrative and character exploration in the play. Many admire its historical context and relevance, particularly how it addresses themes of identity and social justice. The connection between past and present resonates deeply with audiences, especially young readers in academic settings.

Compelling narrativeStrong character developmentHistorical relevanceMight be challenging for some audiences

Synopsis

The first publication of Insurrection, a remarkable debut of a major new African-American theatre artist.

The playwright won the distinguished Oppenheim Award from Newsday for best new playwright of 1997.

Insurrection is a chilling exploration of the roots of the Nat Turner slave insurrection through the eyes of a contemporary black man who is transported back through time with his grandfather.

ThemesAfrican Americans Drama Grandfathers Southampton Insurrection, 1831

Press Reviews

"…bold, intimate and outrageous. It is as dangerous and daring as it is playful and knowing. Robert O'Hara's voice is unique and overflowing with theatrical invention.“ —George C. Wolfe. ”Extraordinarily, vastly entertaining, fearlessly free and off-the-wall and yet deeply meaningful, Robert O'Hara's INSURRECTION is one of the most amazing new plays in recent years.“ —San Francisco Post. ”…one seriously hilarious and hilariously serious play…remarkably exciting, deeply provocative, comically profound…“ —San Francisco Examiner. ”…[a] time-bending comic fantasia…toying with accepted notions about history, race and sexual identity…"
— The New York Times