Nominated for three Helen Hayes Awards, The Word Begins follows the hilarious and provocative journey of two men discovering the power of words to define love, faith, race and humanity in America. Mashing up theater, spoken word, comedy and Hip-Hop, Steve Connell and Sekou Andrews deliver a high-energy performance in this fresh new satire that examines the current cultural landscape.
* R-Rated - Adult Content and Language
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"Creating A Masterpiece...Cleaning the cobwebs off language to get us to see reality with fresh eyes" - LA Times
"A touch of genuis" - Norman Lear
"Stunning...the cutting edge of modern theater" - Falls Church News-Press
"...riotous and perceptive..." Washington Times
"Perfect combination of soul and science" - Quincy Jones