In Development

In the wake of Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary, THE BAG tells a poignant and electrifying story about the sacrifices you make for your art. THE BAG reunites four once-famous independent emcees, now in their 50s, who disbanded in the early 2000s. Each has moved on with families and financial responsibilities, leaving behind their youthful dreams of shared musical stardom. A lucrative $200,000 offer to perform at the 40th birthday party of a wealthy tech entrepreneur—one of their long-time admirers—forces them back together. Though reluctant, they agree, driven not by passion but by necessity.

THE BAG is commissioned by the  Originate+Generate new play development program at Aurora Theatre Company.