Marcus Callender and the cast of “Spades: the Play” (Photo Credit: Punch courtesy of Thorpe Communications)
From the screen to the stage, the play marks the actor’s debut as a director and playwright.
Marcus Callender is taking a beloved Black cultural pastime to the stage. The Power and Wu-Tang: An American Saga actor is making his playwriting and directorial debut with “Spades: the Play,” a 76-performance national tour this fall.
“For generations, the Spades table has been a safe space for the Black community to be open, enjoy banter, and escape from the weight of everyday life. It’s a rite of passage and tradition that unites us culturally,” said Callender in a press release. “I wanted to create a story that marries this rich and important mainstay of our lineage with a coming-of-age masterclass on both life and the game.”
The cast includes Broderick Clavery as Gill, Akilah A. Walker as Cori, Derrick Alexander as Andre, and Erin Nicole Washington as Nefertiti.
“The undeniable chemistry of the cast, coupled with the raw and irreverent conversations every group of friends can relate to, makes this play hilarious, honest, and uniquely Black,” said Callender.
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Source: Black Enterprise
