LaTanya Richardson Jackson, recovering from surgery, prepares to introduce Claudine Jasper in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' latest play, 'Purpose.' She praises Jacobs-Jenkins as a talent comparable to August Wilson, anticipating the family's generational struggles depicted in the work. The play focuses on the tensions between a pastor and his corrupt son, Junior, who has recently been released from prison. Directed by Phylicia Rashad, the show has mostly retained its original cast from the Steppenwolf Theatre production, embodying complex themes of family dynamics and societal discontent.
In 2024, Jacobs-Jenkins won the Tony for the revival of Appropriate, his comedy about a white Arkansas family coming to terms with a closet full of Jim Crow skeletons.
Richardson Jackson describes Branden Jacobs-Jenkins as a unique talent, saying he has that 'extra lil' something that God touches you with,' akin to August Wilson's beauty.
The show 'Purpose' examines tensions within a middle-class Black family, portraying a generational power struggle between Pastor Solomon and his corrupt son Junior.
Phylicia Rashad directs the production, which originated at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre, keeping most of the original cast except for two roles.
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