Prowess: A Play

In Ike Holter's superhero-inspired play, Prowess, a group of ordinary citizens band together to fight back against violence and save their city. The play explores themes of vulnerability, vigilantism, heroism, and self-knowledge, and is part of a series of seven plays called the Rightlynd Saga.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2019
Publisher: Northwestern University Press

In Ike Holters superhero-inspired play, Prowess, a group of determined citizens from Chicago come together to form a league for justice. This heartfelt yet fantastical homage to the city takes us on a journey as we meet a quartet of "average" individuals who have faced violence and felt powerless in its grip. Faced with the seemingly insurmountable challenges the city faces, these characters unite to rescue Chicago and themselves. But the question remains: how can they overcome such adversity? Through the wisdom and wit of award-winning playwright Ike Holter, Prowess delves into the complex dynamics of responding to violence. It explores the choices individuals make when faced with the temptation to retaliate with more violence or to focus on self-defense and personal survival. Prowess is a pulsating and physical exploration of vulnerability, vigilantism, heroism, and self-knowledge. It is one of seven plays in Holters Rightlynd Saga, a series of works that will be published by Northwestern University Press. The other plays in the cycle include Rightlynd, Exit Strategy, Sender, The Wolf at the End of the Block, Red Rex, and Lottery Day. Each play in the saga explores different aspects of human resilience and the fight for justice in a world that often seems plagued by darkness. Prowess is a testament to the power of community, determination, and the human spirit to overcome even the most challenging circumstances.

Weight: 244g
Dimension: 155 x 229 x 6 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780810140974