HOMERIDAE

by AZ Espinoza

Mac, an adjunct lecturer, and Nessa, a freshman, have a lot in common. They’re slightly awkward, deeply passionate about Homer’s The Odyssey, and are Black AF in a very white department at a very white school. When they stumble upon the discovery that Homer himself came from Africa they must figure out how best to honor this truth in the face of university administrators, overbearing older siblings, the Internet...

Mac, an adjunct lecturer, and Nessa, a freshman, have a lot in common. They’re slightly awkward, deeply passionate about Homer’s The Odyssey, and are Black AF in a very white department at a very white school. When they stumble upon the discovery that Homer himself came from Africa they must figure out how best to honor this truth in the face of university administrators, overbearing older siblings, the Internet, and Homer himself. HOMERIDAE is a play about who controls the narrative, and about finding your voice when it seems like no one is listening.

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  • Brynn Hambley: HOMERIDAE by AZ Espinoza
    “

    This play is incredibly well structured and told with relatable and lovable characters. The themes of institutional racism within academia and how that effects students, teachers, and admin alike was incredibly well done. The poetry was gorgeous, and will stick with me for a long time I think. A piece that champions critical thinking, which I adore. Bravo, AZ Espinoza! For a more in depth review, go to "A Playwright's Journey" on SubStack.

    This play is incredibly well structured and told with relatable and lovable characters. The themes of institutional racism within academia and how that effects students, teachers, and admin alike was incredibly well done. The poetry was gorgeous, and will stick with me for a long time I think. A piece that champions critical thinking, which I adore. Bravo, AZ Espinoza! For a more in depth review, go to "A Playwright's Journey" on SubStack.

    ”
  • Wolfgang Jones: HOMERIDAE by AZ Espinoza
    “

    A beautiful exploration of identity, authenticity, power, and more. Espinoza has crafted a very recognizable world complete with rich dialogue and vibrant characters. AZ Espinoza gracefully challenges us to critically examine that which we accept at face value.

    A beautiful exploration of identity, authenticity, power, and more. Espinoza has crafted a very recognizable world complete with rich dialogue and vibrant characters. AZ Espinoza gracefully challenges us to critically examine that which we accept at face value.

    ”
  • Samantha Marchant: HOMERIDAE by AZ Espinoza
    “

    Thought provoking and lyrical. Each character provokes their own questions and feelings. A sharp play about classics, academia and race.

    Thought provoking and lyrical. Each character provokes their own questions and feelings. A sharp play about classics, academia and race.

    ”
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This play features an all black cast. Doubling instructions are in the script.