Black Prometheus

[One-Act Play] Stuck in a negative experience machine, a pair of Black test subjects do everything they can to theorize a way out of being killed over and over again.
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Black Prometheus

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  • Iowa State University Department of Music and Theatre:
    26 Feb. 2022
    This play is the epitome of a thriller with dark and comedic elements. I see it as being highly successful on this forefront. The thriller elements are very tight, suspenseful, and unnerving. The comedic elements are very darkly funny, very clever, imaginatively shocking and subtly uneasy. The social commentary and interracial themes explored are so relevant, and they are done thoughtfully. It does a great job avoiding preacher-like effects and does not skimp on telling of the true harsh realities. This play is excellent and was amazing to be able to bring to life on stage.
    - Heaven Booker
  • Daniel Prillaman:
    9 Jan. 2021
    With a timely and provocative nightmare of a play, Ezer probes into and condemns America’s ugly history (and unfortunate present) with race relations. There are influences of Beckett and brutal absurdism in the structure of the world, evoking an encompassing and inescapable existential crisis for the characters and audience. An uncomfortable, biting read in the best of ways, this would be chilling and amazing to see live. Excellently done.
  • Timothy-Talia M. Gadomski:
    8 Jan. 2021
    Trying to be concise: I hope I get to see this live. Relevant, real-life, and mind-bending. Such a great piece.

Character Information

  • Black Femme
    Any Age,
    African American/Black
    ,
    Female/Femme/NB
  • Black Masc
    Any Age,
    African American/Black
    ,
    Male/Masc/NB
  • White Femme
    Any Age,
    White
    ,
    Female/Femme/NB
  • White Masc
    Any Age,
    White
    ,
    Male/Masc/NB
  • Voice
    Any Age,
    BIPOC
    ,
    Any gender
    May be prerecorded

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Ruthless Nightingale
    ,
    2019
  • Reading
    ,
    BUFU
    ,
    2018
  • Residency
    ,
    BUFU
    ,
    2018

Production History

Awards

Semi-Finalist
,
Marathon of One Act Plays
,
Ensemble Studio Theater
,
2019