The Junebug Cycle:
“Sayings From the Life and Writings of Junebug Jabbo Jones"
Four plays, written by the award winning, critically acclaimed Mr. John O'Neal, comprise the Junebug Cycle.All four plays are filled with stories, songs, and poems drawn from the rich trove of over 100 years of African American oral history. Junebug moves through a world of cotton fields, sanctified churches, plantation life, rural schools, cities burning in the 60's, and finally to present-day neighborhoods. Junebug's wisdom is immense. From simple lessons of respect to the complexity of redemption, these powerful plays, with their two exceptional actors, teach and amaze.
Don't Start Me to Talking or I'll Tell You Everything I Know (Vol. I)
Performed by Mr. John O'Neal
You Can't Judge a Book by Looking at the Cover (Vol. II)
Performed by Mr. John O'Neal
'Til the Midnight Hour (Vol. III)
Performed by Mr. John O'Neal
Trying to Find My Way Back Home (Vol. IV)
The "next generation Junebug," performed by Mr. O'Neal's son, William O'Neal
The first three plays in the Junebug Cycle feature John O’Neal with his brilliant and acclaimed acting bringing a host of characters alive on stage. The fourth and newest play introduces Mr. O’Neal’s son, William O'Neal, as the "next generation Junebug" on a journey to find out who he is and what stories he should be telling. William’s incredible singing and contemporary music electrify the stage with hip-hop beats and spoken word.
