It’s 1866, and the Civil War has ended. Madison Hemings, son of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, and Israel Jefferson, formerly enslaved footman, return to Monticello in search of Israel’s long-lost brother. Together, they must face their conflicting feelings about the man who wrote “All men are created equal.” Slavery has been abolished, but what really has changed? From what personal bonds do we need to break free? And where do we need to hold on tight? Don’t miss this gripping world premiere about history, family, and hard truths.

The Reclamation of Madison Hemings was commissioned by Goodman Theatre in Chicago. The Goodman Theatre workshop was directed by Ron OJ Parson and featured Stephen McKinkey Henderson as Israel Jefferson and John Cothran Jr. as Madison Hemings.

The Reclamation of Madison Hemings received its world premiere production at Indiana Repertory Theatre in Indianapolis in 2022. The production was directed by Ron OJ Parson and featured David Alan Anderson as Israel Jefferson and Brian Anthony Wilson as Madison Hemings.

The Chicago production ofThe Reclamation of Madison Hemings by American Blues Theater in 2024 was directed by Chuck Smith and featured Jon Hudson Odom as Madison Hemings and Manny Buckley as Israel Jefferson.

Cast size: 2 m.

The Reclamation of Madison Hemings is available through Dramatic Publishing