Beneath a Dark Sky is a touching memory play of African-American life in rural southeast Texas. Willamena has an enduring relationship with an otherwise ostracized grandfather, all the while struggling to come of age with a transient father of her own. Not so much a play in the traditional sense, Beneath A Dark Sky is storytelling in it's most ancient and powerful form.
Press Quote: "Richly layered...Aakhu's writing style is sharp and lyrical" -Lucia Mauro -Chicago SunTimes
Beneath A Dark Sky
Jan 18th- March 2, 2008
By Resident Playwright Shepsu Aahku
Directed by Kimberly Crutcher
Music By Red Clay