At God’s Back Synopsis

Engaged couple Iylan and Jacob return to Iylan’s hometown of Detroit, Michigan to help plan her grandmother’s funeral. While doing so Iylan learns about her grandmother’s involvement with Obeah, a Jamaican spiritual practice, and her vow to protect Rae, a young girl in the neighborhood who has gone missing. This play is about cultural commitments, spirituality, and how far Black women will go to protect Black girls.

Cast Requirements: 3

Currently Seeking: Developmental Production or 29 Hour reading.

At God’s Back Development History

Recognition

Semi-Finalist Terrance McNally New Works Incubator 2025

Semi-Finalist Bay Area Playwrights Festival 2025

Semi-Finalist Seven Devils Playwrights Conference 2025

Finalist - Eugene O’Neill NPC 2024 

Semi-Finalist At God’s Back Van Lier New Voices Fellowship 2023

Notable Fellowships / Programs

Jamaica Center for Arts and Letters “Meet the Playswrights” Workshop Winter  2026

Workshop Playwrights Horizons 2023

Reading Sanguine Theatre Company 2023

Workshop The Garden Script Development 2021*

ReadingLime Arts 20x20 Fringe Festival 2021*

Educational / Conference Presentations

2Plays2Days The I in Family Ties 2024 writing workshop

*Denotes Virtual Workshop

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