Walking Man
- Full Length Play, Drama, 1970s
- 4M, 3F
- ISBN: SFNY-13294
Part two of The Refuge Plays, Nathan Alan Davis’ epic trilogy following one Black family over 70 years. The plays can be presented together or individually.
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Description
- Full Length Play
- Drama
- 60 minutes
- Time Period: 1970s
- Target Audience: Adult
- Cautions: Mild Adult Themes, Strong Language, Smoking
- Performance Group:
- College Theatre / Student, Blackbox / Second Stage /Fringe Groups, Professional Theatre
A family home is being built in the woods of Southern Illinois, but Walking Man is already feeling like he’s outgrown his home. With the ability to walk long distances in no time at all, Walking Man wants to see what lies beyond the forest. Some of his family are eager to help, but his mother is cautious of the world outside.
Part two of The Refuge Plays, Nathan Alan Davis’ epic trilogy following one Black family over 70 years. The plays can be presented together or individually.
Part two of The Refuge Plays, Nathan Alan Davis’ epic trilogy following one Black family over 70 years. The plays can be presented together or individually.
Premiere Production:
The Refuge Plays premiered off-Broadway at Roundabout Theatre on September 14, 2023, co-produced by New York Theatre Workshop. The plays were directed by Patricia McGregor.
Characters
- Casting: 4M, 3F
- Casting Attributes: Role(s) for Black Actor(s), Ensemble cast
EARLY – Walking Man’s mother.
CRAZY EDDIE – Early’s husband.
DAX – Crazy Eddie’s younger brother.
CLYDETTE – A ghost. Early’s mother.
REGINALD – A ghost. Early’s father.
GAIL – A young woman from a nearby town.
