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The Brothers Size

08.14 – 09.08.2024

Written By
Tarell Alvin McCraney
Directed By
Bijan Sheibani
A Co-Production With
The Shed
Featuring
Alani iLongwe, Malcolm Mays & Sheaun McKinney

OVERVIEW

Drawing from the rich tradition of the Yoruba people of West Africa, The Brothers Size is a modern-day fable about two brothers in the Deep South. Ogun, the elder brother, embodies hard work and reliability, while Oshoosi, formerly incarcerated, is seemingly carefree and unpredictable. Their relationship is tested when the charismatic Elegba arrives, tempting Oshoosi back to his old habits. As the brothers wrestle with loyalty, freedom, and duty, their humanity is revealed through a raw and heartfelt exploration of the bonds of brotherhood.

Kicking off his inaugural season as Geffen Playhouse Artistic Director, Tarell Alvin McCraney’s acclaimed play The Brothers Size celebrates its 20th anniversary in the intimate Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater.

Geffen Playhouse’s Theater as a Lens for Justice initiative provides access to this production and supplementary programs for populations impacted by incarceration and is supported, in part, by Jayne Baron Sherman.

Performance Information

Running Time
90 minutes, no intermission.
Late Seating

There will be no late seating or re-seating for seats numbered 205-210, 305-310, or 401-410 due to their location in the performance space. Patrons who arrive late or leave their seat during the performance will be directed to alternate seats as to not disrupt the performance, at the discretion of house management and subject to availability.

Warnings

Loud Music • Loud Sound Effects • Aisles Used for Actor Entrances & Exits

Content Advisory: This production contains sexual content and profanity.

Age Recommendation: 12+
All Geffen Playhouse productions are intended for an adult audience; children under 10 years of age will not be admitted.

Cast Notice: The role of “Elegba” will be performed by Galen J. Williams for performances 8/31–9/8.

Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater
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“propulsive, physical theater” “authentic and pure” “stellar” “vibrant” “rich and agile” “transformative” “visual elegance” “propulsive, physical theater” “authentic and pure” “stellar” “vibrant” “rich and agile” “transformative” “visual elegance” “propulsive, physical theater” “authentic and pure” “stellar” “vibrant” “rich and agile” “transformative” “visual elegance”
“propulsive, physical theater”

— Los Angeles Times

“authentic and pure”

— 2UrbanGirls

“stellar”

— TheaterMania

“vibrant”

— The Nerds of Color

“rich and agile”

— Paris LA

“transformative”

— Daily Bruin

“visual elegance”

— Donloe's Lowdown

Cast

Oshoosi Size
Actor

Alani iLongwe

Oshoosi Size

Elegba
Actor

Malcolm Mays

Elegba

Ogun Size
Actor

Sheaun McKinney

Ogun Size

Understudies

u/s Ogun Size
Actor

Ja’Quan Cole

u/s Ogun Size

u/s Oshoosi Size / Elegba
Actor

Galen J. Williams

u/s Oshoosi Size / Elegba

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The Brothers Size Playbill

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