Black Super Hero Magic Mama

by Inda Craig-Galván

FULL-LENGTH: Sabrina Jackson cannot cope with the death of her son by a White cop. Rather than herald the "movement," Sabrina retreats inward, living out a comic book superhero fantasy. Will Sabrina stay in this dream world or return to reality and mourn her loss?

FULL-LENGTH: Sabrina Jackson cannot cope with the death of her son by a White cop. Rather than herald the "movement," Sabrina retreats inward, living out a comic book superhero fantasy. Will Sabrina stay in this dream world or return to reality and mourn her loss?

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Black Super Hero Magic Mama

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  • Michael Garcia: Black Super Hero Magic Mama

    Yes, I'm a "day late, and a dollar short" but what can I say, I'm new here!

    I generally do not gravitate towards: "super-hero" type films, and/or content BUT, this play intrigued me. I specifically enjoyed how real time and fantasy/escapism were interwoven in the script. In addition, the subject-matter itself is all too real - and unfortunately, relevant six years after the play was first shared on NPX. For me as a new playwright, this play is a lesson all by itself.

    Kudos to the playwright!

    Yes, I'm a "day late, and a dollar short" but what can I say, I'm new here!

    I generally do not gravitate towards: "super-hero" type films, and/or content BUT, this play intrigued me. I specifically enjoyed how real time and fantasy/escapism were interwoven in the script. In addition, the subject-matter itself is all too real - and unfortunately, relevant six years after the play was first shared on NPX. For me as a new playwright, this play is a lesson all by itself.

    Kudos to the playwright!

  • Charles Jackson: Black Super Hero Magic Mama

    I just finished reading this play, and all I can say is it's spellbinding. Typically, I do not particularly appreciate reading plays that feature black boys being killed by a cop; I carry that fear every day as a black man, so I don't enjoy reading about it. However, this show was not trauma porn that many plays about the subject are. Inda Craig-Galvan has a heartfelt and tender masterpiece. She approached her play with empathy and love. Black Super Hero Magic Mama Is a true gem, and I hope to produce this play in the future.

    I just finished reading this play, and all I can say is it's spellbinding. Typically, I do not particularly appreciate reading plays that feature black boys being killed by a cop; I carry that fear every day as a black man, so I don't enjoy reading about it. However, this show was not trauma porn that many plays about the subject are. Inda Craig-Galvan has a heartfelt and tender masterpiece. She approached her play with empathy and love. Black Super Hero Magic Mama Is a true gem, and I hope to produce this play in the future.

  • Ryan Polk: Black Super Hero Magic Mama

    I absolutely loved every word of this beautiful play. I started it and couldn't put it down until I was done. The way that the playwright used the fantasy elements to tell this story was masterful. 100/10, highly recommend!

    I absolutely loved every word of this beautiful play. I started it and couldn't put it down until I was done. The way that the playwright used the fantasy elements to tell this story was masterful. 100/10, highly recommend!

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Character Information

  • Sabrina Jackson
    No-nonsense, loving mother. She will cut you down if need be.
    Character Age
    40s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    African-American
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Lena Evers
    Sabrina's younger sister and Tramarion's aunt. Community-minded, professional, stylish. Has always benefitted from/relied on being the younger sister.
    Character Age
    30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    African-American
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Tramarion Jackson
    Sabrina’s son. Academically and artistically gifted. Loyal to his best friend Flat Joe.
    Character Age
    14
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    African-American
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Flat Joe
    At 14, he hardly even notices anymore when women clutch their purses in elevators. An artist skilled beyond his years and circumstances.
    Character Age
    14
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    African-American
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Officer Dave Lester
    A Chicago cop with a clean record. He’s soooo over the bandwagon Cubs fans. Sincerely wants to protect and serve.
    Character Age
    30s-40s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    White
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Coach Corey Brackett
    Part-time teacher/academic coach; part-time philosopher. Everybody’s favorite cool teacher.
    Character Age
    30s-40s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    African-American
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Connie Wright
    Connie’s news anchor position was hard-won and she enjoys the challenges. She can exploit the hell out of a story, but it’s wearing on her.
    Character Age
    30s-50s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Asian-American
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Tom Blackman
    An ambitious, hungry field reporter. He’s proud of the fact that you’d never guess he grew up on the Southside of Chicago.
    Character Age
    30s-40s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    African-American
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

Development History

  • Type Residency, Organization Eugene O'Neill National Playwrights Conference, Year 2017
  • Type Reading, Organization Association for Theatre in Higher Education/Women & Theatre Program, Year 2016
  • Type Reading, Organization Intiman Theatre, Year 2016
  • Type Reading, Organization Skylight Theatre INKubator Reading Series, Year 2016
  • Type Workshop, Organization Texas State Black & Latino Playwrights Conference, Year 2016
  • Type Reading, Organization Artemisia Theatre Fall Festival, Year 2016
  • Type Workshop, Organization Women Works, University of Tulsa, Year 2016

Production History

  • Type Professional, Year 2022
  • Type Professional, Year 2022
  • Type Professional, Stages, Year 2022
  • Type Professional, Organization Strand Theater Company, Year 2022
  • Type Professional, Organization Geffen Playhouse, Year 2019

Awards

  • Kesselring Prize
    National Arts Club
    Winner
    2019
  • Princess Grace Award
    Princess Grace Foundation-USA
    Runner Up
    2017
  • Kilroys List
    2017
  • The Rosa Parks Playwriting Award
    The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
    Winner
    2017
  • Trustus Theatre Playwrights' Festival
    Trustus Theatre
    Winner
    2016
  • Todd McNerney National Playwriting Contest
    College of Charleston
    Finalist
    2016
  • WomenWorks Graduate Student Playwriting Award
    University of Tulsa
    Winner
    2016
  • Jane Chambers Student Playwriting Award
    Association for Theatre in Higher Education
    Winner
    2016