“ Ruyle expertly tackles/dissects race relations in the 50s via a rustic tale filled with tension, danger, innocence, and humanity. Set in a Tennessee BBQ restaurant repurposed from an old barn, the owners are compelled to provide shelter to a young mixed race couple who are on their way to Detroit, where it's legal to get married. The sheriff arrives, however, throwing a wrench into things and pushing everyone to their limits. At the heart of this piece, though, is the wet rub recipe that gets passed from one culture to another. Exceptional storytelling and exquisitely devised characters. Fantastic work. ”