Synopsis
In the summer of 1961, the Freedom Riders are embarking on a courageous journey into the Deep South. When twenty-year-old Bowzie Brandon gives up a life-changing college scholarship to join the movement, he’ll have to convince his loved ones—and himself—that shaping his country’s future might be worth jeopardizing his own. Set during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, two couples must contemplate justice, love, and responsibility on their own terms.
Character Breakdown
2W, 2M
Production History
Reading - Roundabout Underground Directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold (2016)
Production - Alliance Theatre (2017)
Production - Roundabout Theatre Company, Off-Broadway (2017)
Production – TimeLine Theatre (2019)
Production – Sacred Fools Theater Company (2019)
Honors/Awards
2017 Laurents/Hatcher Foundation Award
2016 Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition
2016 Edgerton Foundation New Play Award
Reviews
“…illuminating and moving… Too Heavy for Your Pocket dramatizes questions of class difference within the black community that rarely get broached onstage.” —NY Times
“Holder is putting his finger on something powerful, something that Fight for Freedom narratives—even exquisite ones like Ava DuVernay’s film Selma—don’t necessarily get at: Protesting is a privilege.” —NY Magazine
“A lyrical drama with a quartet of fully realized, deeply felt characters.” —New Yorker. “…[Holder is] a gifted writer who will be amazing to watch as his work grows.” —Deadline
“Better than any play I’ve seen on the subject, Too Heavy for Your Pocket examines the role of class in our nation’s civil rights struggle; it dares to ask, is agitating for justice an activity most easily pursued by the otherwise privileged?” —Theater Mania
“Too Heavy for Your Pocket is remarkable for the depth of its exploration of a tumultuous time in our history…Holder has managed to captivate the audience by examining issues of race, gender, power, faith, and politics without ever losing sight of his characters. And in doing so, has shown himself to be a powerful voice to be reckoned with.” —TalkinBroadway.com.
“Holder…has created intricate, recognizable characters and dialogue that bristles with verisimilitude.” —OffOffOnline.com.
In the summer of 1961, the Freedom Riders are embarking on a courageous journey into the Deep South. When twenty-year-old Bowzie Brandon gives up a life-changing college scholarship to join the movement, he’ll have to convince his loved ones—and himself—that shaping his country’s future might be worth jeopardizing his own. Set during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, two couples must contemplate justice, love, and responsibility on their own terms.
Character Breakdown
2W, 2M
Production History
Reading - Roundabout Underground Directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold (2016)
Production - Alliance Theatre (2017)
Production - Roundabout Theatre Company, Off-Broadway (2017)
Production – TimeLine Theatre (2019)
Production – Sacred Fools Theater Company (2019)
Honors/Awards
2017 Laurents/Hatcher Foundation Award
2016 Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition
2016 Edgerton Foundation New Play Award
Reviews
“…illuminating and moving… Too Heavy for Your Pocket dramatizes questions of class difference within the black community that rarely get broached onstage.” —NY Times
“Holder is putting his finger on something powerful, something that Fight for Freedom narratives—even exquisite ones like Ava DuVernay’s film Selma—don’t necessarily get at: Protesting is a privilege.” —NY Magazine
“A lyrical drama with a quartet of fully realized, deeply felt characters.” —New Yorker. “…[Holder is] a gifted writer who will be amazing to watch as his work grows.” —Deadline
“Better than any play I’ve seen on the subject, Too Heavy for Your Pocket examines the role of class in our nation’s civil rights struggle; it dares to ask, is agitating for justice an activity most easily pursued by the otherwise privileged?” —Theater Mania
“Too Heavy for Your Pocket is remarkable for the depth of its exploration of a tumultuous time in our history…Holder has managed to captivate the audience by examining issues of race, gender, power, faith, and politics without ever losing sight of his characters. And in doing so, has shown himself to be a powerful voice to be reckoned with.” —TalkinBroadway.com.
“Holder…has created intricate, recognizable characters and dialogue that bristles with verisimilitude.” —OffOffOnline.com.
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