Head of Passes

The distant present, at the Mississippi River’s mouth. Shelah’s family and friends plan a surprise birthday party, but the festivities are overshadowed by revelations that point to a dark family secret. Ensemble members Tarell Alvin McCraney and Tina Landau–writer and director of Steppenwolf’s lauded The Brother/Sister Plays–team up again for this world premiere drama, told in McCraney’s sweeping, signature style.