I write to activate alternative
views of our past, present
and future in pursuit of
truths that will
empower us all.
photo by Jaclyn Simpson
My work unfolds at the intersection of race, class, gender, sexuality and technology.
Informed by my subjectivity as a black gay man, I am a dramatist committed to generating new work that speaks directly to the diverse audience communities the American Theater needs to thrive in the 21st century.
photo by Nikki B.
2021 CREATIVE CAPITAL AWARDEE
Selected Works
From musical theatre to sci-fi anthologies & experimental satire, Derek’s award-winning work has played to sold-out audiences in Chicago, Philadelphia, Los Angeles & New York.
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