Henry Percival is an author who lives in the Connecticut woods. He had one big hit a long time ago about a white man killing his black fiancé. The book came out after the author’s fiancé died under mysterious conditions. Everyone assumed that the book was the true story of what happened, but Percival was never convicted or punished for this crime. Xan Smith is a young black journalist who has come to interview him and get him to confess for a new biography about him. Did he actually kill his fiancé and will he confess? 

Kurt McGinnis Brown has written a very compelling and engaging play that has the audience on the edge of their seats waiting to see what happens next. It’s a great exploration of non-fiction vs fiction. 

Gary Houston is very good as Henry, who is very slow to answer Xan’s questions. His performance does seem to lean towards a certain conclusion. Perhaps he should play it more down the middle to keep the audience more unsure of what will happen. Shelby Marie Edwards is excellent as Xan, who is determined to discover the truth and publish it.

Cost of a ticket: $47 (GA)

PlaylistHQ Economic Rating: Good Value

Rating Scale: Exceptional > Good Value > Discounted > Go for Free > Don’t Bother

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Quinn Delaney