Familiar
Mainstage Theater
Written by
Danai Gurira
Directed by Rebecca Taichman
It’s winter in Minnesota, and a Zimbabwean family is preparing for the wedding of their eldest daughter, a first-generation American. But when the bride insists on observing a traditional African custom, it opens a deep rift in the household. Rowdy and affectionate, Familiar pitches tradition against assimilation, drawing a loving portrait of a family: the customs they keep, and the secrets they bury.
““An engrossing, fiercely funny comedy-drama that probes with subtlety and smarts.””
— Charles Isherwood, The New York Times“Danai Gurira is a playwright to honor and cherish.”
— Alexis Soloski, The Guardian
“A richly engaging, deeply universal production with plenty of laughs.”
— Roma Tore, NY1“Familiar is heavenly.”
— David Cote, Time Out New York