PASS OVER is an original play written by nationally known playwright, Michelle Tyrene Johnson. The Washingtons, an African-American family, have lived next door to the Levy family in a Philadelphia neighborhood for a few generations. In the wake of the death of the Washington family matriarch, secrets, discoveries, and conflicts collide as a brother and sister come together to bury their beloved grandmother. The Washingtons, finding old stock in the Levy family business, create family, cultural and personal tension.

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Westport Center for the Arts seeks to foster the creative talent in our community by supporting emerging local playwrights. Staged readings provide a way for writers and actors to exercise their talent, and they provide a chance for the audience to hear new voices.