PLAYWRITING

They’ve written works such as Running (Wings of Paper Theatre), Hungry for Paint (Little Yellow House Studio),  a series of pieces inspired by Shakespearean sonnets (Revolution Shakespeare), Reasons (Art and Vine Entertainment), and Moments ( PWTF).

Reva's written work often combines Afro-surrealism with Theatre of the Grotesque to explore how oppressive systems directly impact women, genderqueer, and non-binary fems, with an intimate focus on the experiences of femmes of color. Out of this came Reva’s self-defined style, Grotesque - Womanism.

Incited by the 2022 fall of Roe v Wade, increasing violence toward Black women, misogynoir, the consistent mistreatment of Black women in hospitals, and all the injustice that came before - Grotesque- Womanism is a theatrical, film, fashion, and design movement that juxtaposes “masculine” and “feminine” forms of violence by depicting women, femmes, and nonbinary people utilizing both to assert dominance in social or political systems seeking to take their agency. This movement works to provide catharsis and communal safety for Black and Brown women, genderqueers, and nonbinary folks.

Check out Reva's New Play Exchange for a peek at some of their work!