Blood at the Root (play)
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Written byDominique Morisseau
CharactersRaylynn
Toria
Asha
Justin
Colin
Deandre
Toria
Asha
Justin
Colin
Deandre
Date premieredMarch 28, 2014
Place premieredPenn State Center Stage
Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
| Blood at the Root | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Dominique Morisseau |
| Characters | Raylynn Toria Asha Justin Colin Deandre |
| Date premiered | March 28, 2014 |
| Place premiered | Penn State Center Stage Pennsylvania State University |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
| Setting | Louisiana |
Blood at the Root is a play by Dominique Morisseau that premiered in 2014 at Pennsylvania State University. The title Blood at the Root comes from the song Strange Fruit about the lynchings of African Americans in the South.[1] The show was based on the Jena Six.
