Black gay playwright Jeremy O. Harris and his powerful show Slave Play has become the most nominated play in Tony Award history with a whopping 12 nominations.
The groundbreaking play first hit broadway back in 2019 and was met with rave reviews for its bold exploration of sex, interracial relationships, and its overall subject matter.
Upon hearing the news Jeremy posted on Twitter, saying: “Obviously my first response is to say “insane”, make a “Thanks Amy Cooper” joke, or just remind everyone all the people these awards generally ignore but I can’t do that.
I’m lit crying. In Shock. A play about black inferiority, psychic death, & chattel slavery. Most ever?” Not only did Jeremy’s play break down barriers on stage, but the young