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 African-Americans in a very white department at a very white school. They stumble upon the discovery that Homer himself came from Africa, and must figure out how best to honor this truth in the face of university administrators, overbearing older siblings, the...
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 African-Americans in a very white department at a very white school. They stumble upon the discovery that Homer himself came from Africa, and 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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  • Wolfgang Jones:
    29 Jun. 2023
    “ Such a strong, strong play. Identity, authenticity, power, structural and generational racism, and so much more are explored beautifully here. Espinoza has crafted a very recognizable world complete with rich dialogue and vibrant characters laced with poetry that deeply ties this story together. With plenty of humor, heartbreak, and grace, AZ Espinoza challenges us to critically examine that which we accept at face value. Highly recommended. ”
  • Samantha Marchant:
    6 Oct. 2022
    “ Thought provoking and lyrical. Each character provokes their own questions and feelings. A sharp play about classics, academia and race. ”
  • Jordan Ramirez Puckett:
    31 Mar. 2021
    “ I absolutely loved HOMERIDAE. The script deftly combines ancient classical literature, modern-day technology, and contemporary collegiate dialogue. Espinoza is dealing with hot-button issues like the pervasiveness of white supremacy in higher education and manages to tackle it with such care, nuance, and deep love for her characters, which are all BIPOC. I would absolutely love to see a full production of this play. ”
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This play features an all black cast. Doubling instructions are in the script.