Directed by John Sloan, III

About the show: When a successful lawyer and his social-climbing wife become obsessed with status, appearances, and respectability, their carefully constructed world begins to crack—especially when an unexpected visitor disrupts their plans. Through biting humor and lively dialogue, the play satirizes class aspirations, colorism, and the pressures of assimilation, revealing the tensions between cultural identity and the pursuit of social prestige. Bold, fast-paced, and thought-provoking, the play remains a timely exploration of ambition, family, and authenticity.

Know Before You Go:

• Genre: Comedy
• Run time: 2 hours and 20 minutes, with a 15-minute intermission
• Content Advisory: This production contains mature themes, period-specific language, and satirical discussions of race, class, and colorism reflective of the time in which the play was written.
• Age appropriateness: Recommended for ages 14+

Performance schedule

• Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. 
• Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. 
• Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. 
• Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. 
• Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. 
• Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. 
• Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. 
• Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. 
• Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.