A performer recounts how poetry and Shakespeare shaped his path through life.
In this autobiographical solo play, Jacob Ming-Trent reflects on his upbringing, artistic aspirations, and search for identity. Drawing on personal experiences, he revisits pivotal moments from his youth, tracing a path marked by rejection, struggle, and self-discovery. Throughout the story, the works of Shakespeare serve as a recurring influence alongside the voices of rappers, preachers, and poets who helped shape his understanding of language and expression.
Blending storytelling, performance, and literary references, the play examines the role of art in personal transformation and the ways creative expression can provide connection, purpose, and resilience. Directed by Tony Taccone.