Synopsis: Three free Maroon/Taino women in Jamaica 1727 struggle to thrive in a world that will soon endure hundreds of years of chattel slavery due to the emerging sugar revolution. They must decide what they are willing to do to survive the encroaching British invasion of their land, how far they are willing to go to fight against the disease of colonialism, and what it really means to be a revolutionary.

Read a review of the developmental production here

Development History

Developmental Production JACK Theatre in Brooklyn Fall 2025

Workshop JACK Theatre and North American Culture Laboratory Fall 2024

Presentation The Brick’s Interrobang festival Spring 2024

Awards & Recognition

Selected Artistic Research Fellopwship at The Folger Library Fall 2024

Semi-Finalist  Fault Line Iron’s in the Fire Development program, 2023

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Featuring Jaida Mae, Daryl Bright Clay, and Carter
Featuring Jaida Mae, Daryl Bright Clay, and Carter
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