A darkly comic fable of brotherly love and family identity, Topdog/Underdog tells the story of Lincoln and Booth, two brothers whose names, given to them as a joke, foretell a lifetime of sibling rivalry and resentment. Haunted by their past, the brothers are forced to confront the shattering reality of their future.

We will also host a special event on February 17th at 7 PM CST.   

"Riffs and Refrains: A Dramaturgical Exploration of Suzan-Lori Parks" will be presented by Dr. Faedra Chatard Carpenter, Associate Professor in the Department of Performing Arts at American University.

See our Facebook page for details and the link to the discussion.  

Topdog/Underdog

Produced on Broadway by
Carole Shorenstein Hays, Waxman/Williams Entertainment, Bob Boyett, Freddy De Mann, Susan Dietz, Ina Meibach, Scott Nederlander, Ira Pittelman, Hits Magazine, Kelpie Arts, Rick Steiner/Frederic H. Mayerson,
The Public Theater/New York Shakespeare Festival.

The Scripted Studio Series: an extension of the Drama Department’s main stage offerings, this series features staged readings new plays by contemporary playwrights, as well as works from the traditional dramatic canon. Minimum production allows for a short rehearsal process and invites student actors of all years, majors, and levels of experience to participate. Monthly selections highlight a variety of current social issues, with particular focus on plays and characters featuring marginalized and underrepresented voices. Selections for the series are curated by students under faculty mentorship.  When possible, filmed and live-streamed presentation allows for wider distribution of the work, upholding theatre as a social imperative.