We Jump Broom by Mildred Inez Lewis

Two enslaved women decide to jump the broom and seal their love affair into a marriage.

We Jump Broom

James McLindon:

10 May. 2022

“ A short but powerful play that covers much ground in a hopeful, beautiful, but always realistic manner that never lets us forget its circumstances. A play that should be seen and is worthy of many productions ”
Tyler Leeps:

25 Jan. 2022

“ A bountiful short play that showcases intimacy and sensuality in the grimmest of circumstances. The layers in this piece make it the perfect play for a talk back with the audience. ”
Vince Gatton:

15 Apr. 2021

“ This gorgeous play packs a whole world into 10 minutes, and gives you two incredible, rich, funny, distinctive women who are much more than the sum of their hurts. Fragile, hard, sexy, heart-tugging,and joyful, this play is a knockout. ”

Two African American women (20s to early 30s)