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 is a compact, intense play written by Tarell Alvin McCraney and set in the Louisiana projects. It's three characters - Ogun Size, Oshoosi Size and Elegba - are all named after gods of Yoruba mythology. While their troubles  - recovering from time spent in prison, staying afloat, finding love - may at first seem trivial, they soon take on epic ramifications.

"The Brothers Size" is part of a trio of plays by McCraney; last year 

staged another play in the trilogy called 

Now the theater company is back with "The Brothers Size," with Marion McClinton again in the director's chair. While a couple of critics say the show has a few rough edges, all agree it's an important production that merits seeing.

Namir Smallwood as Oshoosi Size and James A. Williams as Ogun Size in "The Brothers Size" 

From Sophie Kerman at AisleSayTwinCities.com:

James A. Williams as Ogun Size in Pillsbury House Theatre's production of "The Brothers Size"

Gavin Lawrence as Elegba and Namir Smallwood as Oshoosi Size in "The Brothers Size" by Tarell Alvin McCraney

From Dominic P. Papatola at the Pioneer Press:

'The Brothers Size' runs through September 29 at the Guthrie Theater

 in the Dowling Studio. Have you seen it? If so, what's your review?

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While a couple of critics say the show has rough edges, all agree it's an important production that merits seeing.

The reviews are in for Pillsbury House’s ‘The Brothers Size’

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