Robbin, from the Hood

Soul Siren Playhouse presents the Midwest Regional Premiere of “Robbin, from the Hood” by Marlow Wyatt. Told with humor, heart, and grit, this new work is a bold call to action and an unflinching response to contemporary American Capitalism. Follow Robbin, a sharp-tongued 17-year-old math genius, and Juan, her loyal best friend, who land coveted spots in a corporate career training program that promises a way out of poverty and the inner city. Yet once they begin climbing the ladder of success in the company, they soon discover that their new lives will come at unexpected costs to their families and their neighborhood. As Robbin’s hunger for justice clashes with Juan’s hope for stability, their friendship and futures are tested in what becomes a gripping story about race, class, and the rising price of chasing the American Dream.
A play by The People. For The People… Power to The People!