The Children of Edgar and Nina

Felix and Luc are wandering through different paths with different kinds of loneliness. When those paths cross, a whirlwind of experiences leave them spent and wondering what it all was for. Venus, a woman and magical connection to them both, takes us back to beginning with the power of music and poetry to explore their intimacy and what it truly means to be vulnerable.
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The Children of Edgar and Nina

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  • Nick Malakhow:
    26 Aug. 2020
    A beautiful play that explores Black queer male identity and its poetry, beauty, loneliness, and sense of connection. Everything in this piece is so quiet and intimate while still speaking about the profound depths and intricacies of Felix's and Luc's specific identity intersections. The organic development of their relationship is so gorgeously rendered, and the potent seismic shifts are judiciously revealed for maximum impact. The otherworldly presence of Venus establishes a fantastical theatrical world, and I appreciated how Venus wasn't merely a device, but a powerful figure with an arc of her own. I'd love to see this staged!
  • Melody DeRogatis:
    23 Apr. 2020
    I saw this play at Neighborhood theatre, and it has really stuck with me. This play is stunning. The narrative is so compelling, and really speaks volumes about love-- the beauty of it, and the sadness. A gorgeous play that speaks poignantly on love, race, and queerness. Produce, produce, produce!
  • Shaun Leisher:
    8 Mar. 2020
    It's a gorgeous love story and story about the creation of art featuring people that just aren't regularly represented in these stories. The authenticity McCreary brings to this play fill every page.

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Jarrett McCreary
    ,
    2016
  • Reading
    ,
    Josh Campbell Productions
    ,
    2015

Production History

  • Professional
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    The Neighborhood Theatre
    ,
    2020
  • Fringe
    ,
    Jarrett McCreary and Bridget Reynolds
    ,
    2016