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At Passage Theatre Company in Trenton, the play Muleheaded, or Zora and Langston write a play premiered (Jan. 29-Feb. 15 2026). It explores one of the Harlem Renaissance’s most intense friendships, between Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston, as they try to write a hit that ultimately tears their partnership and friendship apart. Muleheaded was written by David Robson, and directed by Brishen Miller.
Produced, directed, and edited by Susan Wallner for State of the Arts. Director of Photography, Joe Conlon. Camera, Jack Stawowczyk.
Cast: “Zora Neale Hurston” CONSTANCE THOMPSON “Langston Hughes” ANTHONY VAUGHN MERCHANT “Louise Thompson Patterson” UNISSA CRUSE
Special thanks to the staff of Passage Theatre Company.
