Abstract
Isaiah Matthew Wooden reviews Head of Passes. By Tarell Alvin McCraney. Directed by Tina Landau. Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Chicago. 3 May 2013.
In anticipation of her birthday, Shelah’s family and friends gather at her home in the Head of Passes—the mysterious shifting marshlands at the mouth of the great Mississippi River. As the guests appear, so do ghosts from the past, and Shelah’s convictions about her life begin to dissolve, along with her home in the Louisiana rain. Ensemble members Tarell Alvin McCraney and Tina Landau team up again for this wise, warm world-premiere drama about faith, family and finding your place in the world.