The Whipping Man | Bay Area premiere

TOP RATING! “Complex, resonant… The Whipping Man‘s a concentrated dose of potent history; with a mix of humor and intense drama that ensure the standing ovation.” – SF Chronicle

Days after the South surrendered to the Union, two emancipated slaves find themselves caring for their former owner’s son, a Confederate captain who was seriously wounded during the final battle of the Civil War. When the three Jewish men share an uneasy, improvised Seder to mark Passover, they discover that, though they… Show more are no longer tied by ownership, they remain bound by faith, history and explosive secrets.

PRAISE FOR THIS PRODUCTION:

FIVE STARS! “The cast brings the characters to life beautifully – you ache when they ache… It’s impossible not to get caught up in it.” – Marin IJ

“One-of-a-kind powerhouse; a rare theatrical must-see.” – Mill Valley Herald

“Riveting; an astonishing level of immediacy and impact.” – TheaterDogs

“Evocative, poignant and remarkably powerful – an undeniably touching experience” – AltDaily

“Awe-inspiring, engrossing and unexpectedly important” – The Virginian-Pilot

“An explosive story, powerfully played by the three actors. It’s flat-out excellent.” – 89.5 WHRV-FM

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