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Help Bring Spades: the Play to Life!

We are beyond excited to launch a campaign to raise $50,000 to bring Spades: the Play – a powerful and electrifying new play by Marcus Callender – to the stage. Marcus, known for his unforgettable performances in Power (STARZ) and Wu-Tang: An American Saga (Hulu), has been crafting this deeply personal story for nearly a decade. Now, with your support, Spades is ready to take its first official bow this Fall 2025, marking the play's 10-year journey from concept to production.

This is more than just a play – it's a passion project rooted in real-life experiences, rich storytelling, and the drive to create something truly unforgettable. But to make it happen, we need your help. Join us in raising the funds to bring this vision to the stage. Every contribution, no matter the size, plays a part in breathing life into Spades: the Play. Together, we can make this debut a reality.

About the Play

Spades: the Play follows the story of three close friends – Gill, Cori, and Andre – who meet every Friday night for their regular, high-stakes Spades game. But this Friday, everything feels different. Three days ago, Cori and Andre crossed a line in their friendship, and now the tension between them threatens to unravel everything. As unspoken feelings bubble beneath the surface, Gill – ever the instigator – invites a new work friend to join the game. This newcomer’s shaky skills and questionable agenda throw the night into chaos, shifting alliances, revealing secrets, and forcing the group to confront truths they've long avoided.

Spades: the Play is a gripping, raw, and emotional journey about friendship, loyalty, and the delicate balance of relationships.

Why Your Support Matters

Bringing Spades: the Play to the stage is not just about producing a new play – it’s about amplifying voices, sharing authentic stories, and supporting original works by emerging playwrights like Marcus Callender. By contributing, you become a part of this creative journey, helping to fund set design, casting, venue rental, and everything in between.

We invite you to join us in this exciting endeavor. Let’s make Spades: the Play a reality – one donation, one share, and one community at a time.

Donate Today and Be a Part of Something Special

Thank you for believing in Spades: the Play!