Synopsis
Dr du Bois and Miss Ovington
$15.99
Published by Broadway Play Publishing
1 Male 1 Female
"Clare Coss's new play takes up the relationship between W E B Du Bois and Mary White Ovington, two co-founders of the N A A C P
They find themselves unexpectedly alone together in their Manhattan office one Sunday morning in June 1915
With Du Bois furiously intent on resigning from the association over racial hostilities in its leadership, the drama hinges on Ovington's efforts to assuage his anger and save their organization in the hour before he must depart to catch a train
The two share a love of justice, a faith in interracial solidarity, and a simmering desire for one another
It performs the admirable work of bringing to light her otherwise untold story as a collaborator, partner, and would-be lover to one of America's leading intellectuals"
REVIEWS
"this mesmerizing play has impact and power ... a magnificent work of art I wish that everybody could see this play ... the mutual respect, the love, the beautiful working relationship" ~ Ebele Oseye, Black Star News
"The writing is both erudite and elegant" ~ Village Voice