The Word Begins

Written and Performed by Steve Connell and Sekou Andrews
Developed and Directed by Robert Egan

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.

“A street-Smart masterpiece”
- Backstage (Critic’s Pick)

“A compact, energetic 75 minutes on politics, race, religion, love, and hope”
- LA Weekly (Go!)

” one of the cleverest pieces of writing and performance you will have thepleasure of seeing in a long time.”
- LA SPLASH

“Rapid-fire, dangerous, powerful, and unpredictable.” – LA Weekly
“a touch of genius” – Norman Lear
“the perfect combination of soul and science” – Quincy Jones
“. . . creating a masterpiece” – LA Times
“Cleaning the cobwebs off language to get us to see reality with fresh eyes” – LA Times
“Unforgettable performance piece” – LA Examiner