Synopsis
Chicken & Biscuits
$11
Published by Dramatists Play Service
3 Male 5 Female
Rivaling sisters, Baneatta and Beverly, try to bury their father without killing each other
This proves difficult, when Beverly shows up to the chapel with all her “blessings” on display
Baneatta’s husband tries to mediate the family drama while preparing Bernard’s eulogy
Baneatta’s son intentionally brings his neurotic Jewish boyfriend along, knowing Baneatta disapproves
All while Beverly’s nosy daughter keeps asking questions no one wants to answer
But when a family secret reveals itself at the altar, the two sisters are faced with a truth that could either heal, or break them
REVIEWS
Laugh-out-loud funny! A feast of Black joy, love and laughter ~Variety
Blazingly funny! A raucous party! ~Broadway News
The church bells reverberantly chime! Heed the call and go straight to Chicken & Biscuits! ~ NY Stage Review