The Whipping Man
by Matthew Lopez
March 16 - April 1, 2018
It is April, 1865. The Civil War is over and throughout the south, slaves are being freed, soldiers are returning home and in Jewish homes, the annual celebration of Passover is being celebrated. Into the chaos of war-torn Richmond comes Caleb DeLeon, a young Confederate officer who has been severely wounded. He finds his family’s home in ruins and abandoned, save for two former slaves, Simon and John, who wait in the empty house for the family’s return. As the three men wait for signs of life to return to the city, they must navigate their new relationships while settling with demons from the past, culminating in a Passover Seder where former master and slaves must decide where honesty and loyalty will lie.
Photo Credit KM2 Creative
Cast
Simon Derek Livingston
Caleb David Kurtz
John Xavier Donté Brown
Production Staff
Director Joël R. Scoville
Stage Manager Kim Glover
Set Design Chris Davies
Lighting Design Raphael Daniels-Devost
Costume Design Kim Glover
Sound Design Sandy Stein