“I git to the git with some pain n’ some spit n’ some spunk.” The verdant, earthy language of Zora Neale Hurston (Their Eyes Were Watching God) is animated through the music of the blues in these three tales of love, revenge, and redemption. Adapted by George C. Wolfe (The Colored Museum) and featuring musical narration composed by blues artist Chic Street Man, Spunk breathes new life into these three remarkable short stories from the Harlem Renaissance.

“The simplicity of Spunk's storytelling creates complexity just as its color and texture impart humanity,” says director Seret Scott. “The intricate humanity of these stories makes them timeless. However, they resonate particularly in this Modern era when safety nets and certainty are dissolving just as they were for Zora and her characters. This play is

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