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The Verdict Read Reviews for Eve's Song at The Public In a Black family's home, the lines between family dynamics, politics, and the spirit world are blurred in Patricia Ione Lloyd's new drama.
Karl Green, De’Adre Aziza, and Kadijah Raquel Joan Marcus

Patricia Ione Lloyd's new play Eve's Song officially opened at The Public Theater November 7 in a world-premiere production directed by Jo Bonney. In the new drama, the weight of the outside world finds its way into a Black family's home, blurring the lines between family dynamics, politics, and the spirit world.

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De’Adre Aziza Joan Marcus

Leading the cast is De’Adre Aziza as Deborah, a mother who is trying to keep things normal despite a messy divorce, her daughter coming out as queer, and the killing of unarmed Black men outside her home.

Completing the cast of the world premiere are Karl Green as Mark, Ashley D. Kelley as Upendo, Vernice Miller as Spirit Woman, Kadijah Raquel as Lauren, Rachel Watson-Jih as Spirit Woman, and Tamara M. Williams as Spirit Woman.

Read reviews for Eve's Song below.

Time Out New York (Regina Robbins)

The New York Times (Ben Brantley)

New York Theatre Guide (Donna Herman)

The Financial Times (Max McGuinness)

The Observer (Michael Appler)

The Wrap (Thom Geier)

Performances of Eve's Song began October 21 and continue through December 9.

Eve's Song features scenic design by Riccardo Hernandez, costume design by Emilio Sosa, lighting design by Lap Chi Chu, sound design by Elisheba Ittoop, projection design by Hana S. Kim, hair, wigs, and makeup design by J. Jared Janas, and movement direction by Stefanie Batten Bland.

Production Photos: Patricia Ione Lloyd's Eve's Song

 
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