The Brother/Sister Plays 2009

Opened: November 17, 2009
Closing: December 13, 2009

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Public Theater [Anspacher Theater]
425 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10003

A trilogy of modern –day stories of kinship, love, heartache and coming of age centered around an extended family and community in the Bayou.



Part 1: In the Red and Brown Water

By Tarell Alvin McCraney

Directed by Tina Landau



How far will fast, beautiful Oya go to make a mark in the world? IN THE RED AND BROWN WATER is the intoxicating story that charts a young girl’s thrust into womanhood and her subsequent fall into the murky waters of life.



Part 2: The Brothers Size and

Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet

By Tarell Alvin McCraney

Directed by Robert O’Hara



Reconceived since it premiered as part of The Public’s 2007-2008 season, THE BROTHERS SIZE is a taut, rhythmic and playful drama that follows two brothers as they walk the line between law and liberty.



MARCUS; OR THE SECRET OF SWEET is a beautiful and touching tale of a young man’s awakening to his tenuous connections with his history, his friends, his sexuality and himself.

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Photo Flash: THE BROTHER/SISTER PLAYS at The Public Theate
by Alexandra Johnson - November 6, 2009


Tarell Alvin McCraney's The Brother/Sister Plays have officially launched at the Public Theater. The series Part 2, The Brothers Size and Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet, directed by Robert O'Hara, began previews on October 21. Tonight Part 1, In the red and Brown Water, hits the stage. Tina Landau directs. McCraney, one of America's most acclaimed young writers, returns to The Public to complete his trilogy following the success of The Brothers Size in 2007. Official opening night it November 17. Performances will run through December 13.

The Brother/Sister Plays FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Brother/Sister Plays have there been?
The Brother/Sister Plays has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2009.
What awards has The Brother/Sister Plays been nominated for?
The Brother/Sister Plays has been nominated for several awards. Marc Damon Johnson received a nomination for Performance at the Obie Awards. Peter Kaczorowski was nominated for Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels. Additionally, The Public Theater received a nomination for Outstanding Play at The Lortels.
What awards has The Brother/Sister Plays won?
The Brother/Sister Plays has won several awards, including the Performance award at the Obie Awards for Marc Damon Johnson. The show also received the Outstanding Lighting Design award at The Lortels for Peter Kaczorowski. Additionally, The Brother/Sister Plays won the Outstanding Play award at The Lortels for The Public Theater. These accolades recognize the exceptional performances and production elements of The Brother/Sister Plays.

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