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Early's House

Part three of The Refuge Plays, Nathan Alan Davis’ epic trilogy following one Black family over 70 years. The plays can be presented together or individually.

  • Full Length Play
  • Drama
  • 60 minutes

  • Time Period: 1950s
  • Target Audience: Adult
  • Cautions: Mild Adult Themes, Strong Language

  • Performance Group:
  • College Theatre / Student, Blackbox / Second Stage /Fringe Groups, Professional Theatre
Deep in the woods of southern Illinois, Early has survived a winter with her infant son. When Crazy Eddie arrives with a truck full of food, a solo survival mindset turns to one of thriving together as a family.

Part three 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.
  • Casting: 1M, 1F
  • Casting Attributes: Role(s) for Black Actor(s)

  • EARLY – A young woman who has survived the winter.
    CRAZY EDDIE – A young man from a nearby town.