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Robert O'Hara’s debut play, Bootycandy, premiered at Playwrights Horizons to critical acclaim. The work follows Sutter, a young African‑American gay man, on a transformative quest through his childhood home, church, dive bars, motel rooms, and even a nursing home. O'Hara interweaves scenes, sermons, sketches, and meta‑theatrical moments to create a vivid, kaleidoscopic portrait of coming to terms with both gay and black identity. The play balances uproarious satire with moments of intimacy, exploring the intertwined realms of pain and pleasure in a candid, culturally resonant voice.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Drama & Plays/Comedy Plays
Authors: Robert O'Hara
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