Stew

by Lisa B. Thompson

What happens when an African American middle class woman and a wealthy Nigerian immigrant man, meet, fall in love and decide to marry after only knowing each other for six months? What will their parents think of this cross class, intercultural and transcontinental union? In STEW these characters come together for a meal in Oakland, California that highlights the pleasures and dangers of loving and...

What happens when an African American middle class woman and a wealthy Nigerian immigrant man, meet, fall in love and decide to marry after only knowing each other for six months? What will their parents think of this cross class, intercultural and transcontinental union? In STEW these characters come together for a meal in Oakland, California that highlights the pleasures and dangers of loving and misunderstanding in the Black Diaspora.

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Stew

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  • Playwrights Foundation: Stew by Lisa B. Thompson
    “

    The community of national and local readers for the Bay Area Playwrights Festival in 2021 enthusiastically recommends DINNER as a Semi-Finalist at Playwrights Foundation out of 755 plays. We were deeply moved and thoroughly enjoyed the conversations this piece raises about the cultural differences in diasporic communities. Our readers described it as immensely fun! We hope this play is widely read, finds dedicated collaborators, and moves swiftly towards production. #BAPF2021

    The community of national and local readers for the Bay Area Playwrights Festival in 2021 enthusiastically recommends DINNER as a Semi-Finalist at Playwrights Foundation out of 755 plays. We were deeply moved and thoroughly enjoyed the conversations this piece raises about the cultural differences in diasporic communities. Our readers described it as immensely fun! We hope this play is widely read, finds dedicated collaborators, and moves swiftly towards production. #BAPF2021

    ”
  • Jelisa Jay Robinson: Stew by Lisa B. Thompson
    “

    I loved reading this play! It was funny, heartfelt and honest. It touched on some real topics between people in the diaspora. I can't wait to see this honest play on the stage.

    I loved reading this play! It was funny, heartfelt and honest. It touched on some real topics between people in the diaspora. I can't wait to see this honest play on the stage.

    ”
  • Jeanette Hill: Stew by Lisa B. Thompson
    “

    I absolutely adored this play. It would be a delight to see come to life on the stage. It is a wonderful blend of love, culture, class and family. (I even picked up a few new words and recipes along the way. )

    I absolutely adored this play. It would be a delight to see come to life on the stage. It is a wonderful blend of love, culture, class and family. (I even picked up a few new words and recipes along the way. )

    ”

Development History

  • Reading, The New School, 2023
  • Reading, Crossroads Theatre Company, 2020
  • Reading, Hyde Park Theatre, 2018

Awards

  • Hyde Park Theatre Workshop
    Hyde Park Theatre
    Finalist
    2018