The Brothers Size at the Public's Shiva Theater

The Public Theater presents the world premiere of Tarell Alvin McCraney�s new play The Brothers Size, produced in association with The Foundry Theatre who brought The Brothers Size to The Public�s 2007 Under the Radar Festival earlier this year where it was the breakout hit of the festival.

The play opens at the Public's Shiva Theater on 6 Nov 2007, following previews from 23 Oct 2007 and running through to 23 Dec 2007.

�Tarell Alvin McCraney is one of the most exciting and distinctive young playwrights to have emerged in many years,� said Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis. �We are proud to offer his work to the world and delighted to be continuing an association we expect will last for many years to come.�

The Brothers Size: Playing fast and loose with West African myths, the play brings contemporary rhythms together with traditions of ceremonial presentation to tell the modern-day story of the Size brothers � Ogun, an auto mechanic, and Oshoosi, a recent parolee.

Directed by Tea Alagic, The Brothers Size features Brian Tyree Henry (Oshoosi), Gilbert Owuor (Ogun) and Elliot Villar (Elegba).