Joe Turner’s Come and Gone

Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only.

Harold Loomis has finally gained his freedom, but has lost his song. His search for spiritual and emotional healing brings him to a Pittsburgh boarding house that’s a refuge for fellow travelers rebuilding their lives in the Great Migration. Staged with the intimacy and power that Penumbra is known for, this lyrical play by acclaimed playwright August Wilson blends realism and mysticism to capture a solemn crossroads of Black identity and American history.

Content Warnings/Age Recommendations

Contains mature themes including self-harm, ritualistic animal sacrifice, description of infant deaths, and reference to attempted suicide and mental illness. This performance is recommended for ages 14 and older.

Themes

Harold Loomis has experienced enormous loss in his life, and is trying to feel like his whole self again. Others in his life struggle to understand him, and he struggles to communicate what he’s experiencing. How might these challenges reflect our world in 2026?

Accessibility

Many performance venues offer accessibility accommodations such as wheelchair seating, assistive listening, sensory ear plugs, ASL interpretation, open captioning, or audio description, among other options. These accommodations are specific to each event, and may not be available everywhere. When registering with us, please let us know what accommodations you need and we will follow up with you!

Transportation

If you do not have access to a ride, call Project Success and we can provide transportation for you. Please let us know if you need a ride when you make your reservation. We will need at least 2 days’ notice to set up transportation.