Willow brings her girlfriend home to New Orleans with her during a break from classes at NYU. But, she just says it’s her friend as she hasn’t come out to her family. Her grandmother is trying to have her reconnect with her first love by inviting him to Sunday dinner. This is against the wishes of Willow’s mother. This all leads to an incredibly dramatic dinner table scene.
Isis Elizabeth has written an extremely powerful play. It’s full of great drama along with some very humorous moments. It is an epic show coming in at three hours long (with an intermission). It’s similar in many ways to Purpose (which ran at Steppenwolf last spring), and has the potential to be just as big.
The entire cast puts on an incredible performance. Yahdina U-Deen is so strong and powerful as the grandmother trying to tell everyone how to live their lives. Sierra Coachman (Relentless Understudy) is superb as Willow, who keeps the audience guessing about what she’ll do next. Dylan Rogers (Relentless Understudy) is so very confident as the first love. Monique Marshaun is great as the mother who has some dark secrets. Lastly, Ash is so funny and self-assured as the girlfriend.
Cost of a ticket: $52
PlaylistHQ Economic Rating: Worth It +
Rating Scale: Exceptional Value > Worth It > Discounted > Go for Free > Don’t Bother
Get tickets now for Beneath the Willow Tree through September 29!
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