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Master Harold… and the Boys at Geffen Playhouse

Dates: 4/8/2026 - 5/10/2026

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The production of Athol Fugard’s Master Harold… and the Boys takes place in a 1950s South African tea shop, where the dynamics between a white teenager, Hally, and two Black waiters, Sam and Willie, unfold against a backdrop of race and power. As Hally reminisces about his childhood with the men who provided him warmth and laughter, a rainy afternoon leads to painful truths and the potential unraveling of their relationships. The drama confronts themes of betrayal and the fragility of human bonds in an oppressive societal context.



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Geffen Playhouse has been a hub of the Los Angeles theater scene since opening its doors in 1995. Noted for its intimacy and celebrated for its renowned mix of classic and contemporary plays as well as provocative world premiere productions, the not-for-profit organization continues to present a body of work that garners national recognition. Named in honor of entertainment mogul and philanthropist David Geffen, who made the initial donation to the theater, the company was founded by Gilbert Cates and is currently helmed by Executive Director Gil Cates, Jr., Artistic Director Matt Shakman and Board Chair Adi Greenberg. Proudly associated with UCLA, the Geffen welcomes an audience of more than 130,000 each year, and maintains extensive education and community engagement programs, designed to involve underserved young people and the community at large in the arts.

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