Award-winning playwright Garrett Davis brings his latest stage production, Father Figure, to Seabrook Auditorium on Saturday, February 1st, for its world premiere. This poignant and compelling play delves into the heart of family dynamics, sacrifice, and redemption, telling the story of Robert, a father who spent years building a successful business at the cost of precious time with his only son, Marcus. While Robert believed he was securing Marcus’s future, he missed the moments that matter most—the ones that make a father.
As Marcus grew up, his mother remarried, and his stepfather, David, took on a role Robert struggled to fill. Now an adult with a family of his own, Marcus embodies the father Robert always wished he could have been. Haunted by regret, Robert reflects on his mistakes, trying to understand if there’s still hope to heal the divide between them.
Father Figure is a raw look at the struggles of Black fatherhood, urging audiences to reflect on the impact of choices, love, and understanding. Don’t miss this powerful story of forgiveness, empathy, and the ties that bind us all. Prepare to be moved as Father Figure takes you on a journey toward reconciliation and hope.