Insurrection

Synopsis

Holding history

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

The playwright won the distinguished Oppenheim Award from <i>Newsday</i> for best new playwright of 1997.

<i>Insurrection</i> 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.

Themes

• African Americans
• Drama
• Grandfathers
• Southampton Insurrection, 1831