Exit: An Illusion

by Marita Bonner

A one-act play by Marita Bonner, Exit was written in 1929. It was not performed until 2015 when it was finally performed by the Xoregos Performing Company in New York City. The play involves only three characters: Dot, Buddy and Exit Mann. The play serves as a commentary on sexism, colorism, and misogynoir.

Genres: Plays

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Published January 1, 2007

About the author

Marita Bonner (June 16, 1899 – 1971) (also known as Marieta Bonner) was an African-American writer, essayist, and playwright who is commonly associated with the Harlem Renaissance. She was also known as Marita Occomy, Marita Odette Bonner, Marita Odette Bonner Occomy, Marita Bonner Occomy, Joseph Maree Andrew. On December 29, 1921 along with 15 other women, she chartered the Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority.

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Reviews

[Sonnet · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting play that focuses on the difficulty that mixed-race women face, belonging to two (or more) races but not being fully accepted by either. The tension between the two main characters, Buddy and Dot, over issues of fidelity and race symbolize the issues black women often face in real life.