‘Spades: The Play’ National Tour: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Cultural Exploration

Marcus Callender, a talented actor known for his iconic roles in Power and Wu-Tang: An American Saga, is set to embark on a national tour with his critically acclaimed stage play, Spades: The Play.

Based on true events in Callender’s life, the play follows a close-knit group of twenty-somethings as they gather for their weekly spades game at a friend’s house in 2013 Harlem. As the cards are dealt, playful banter turns to honest conversation about love, friendship, and the blurred lines between the two.

Callender, who also directed and wrote the play, poured his heart and soul into every word. ‘I consider Spades: The Play a love letter to us and to the culture,’ he says. ‘I spent ten years writing this play, with love, care and intention poured into every word.’

The play has already made its debut in Harlem, where it received a four-week run. Now, it’s set to travel across the country, visiting culturally significant venues in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Atlanta, New Orleans, and Miami. Each stop on the tour will be hosted at a venue that reflects the local culture, adding to the play’s unique charm.

Spades: The Play stars Broderick Clavery as ‘Gill’ and Akilah A. Walker as ‘Cori,’ with Derrick Alexander as ‘Andre’ and Erin Nicole Washington as ‘Nefertiti.’ The tour kicks off with an exclusive one-night-only performance at the historic Studio Museum in Harlem on September 3.

Here are the national tour dates for Spades: The Play:

• September 9-20: Washington, D.C. (Culture House DC)
• September 23-October 18: Los Angeles, California (Amazing Grace Conservatory)
• October 21-November 15: Atlanta, Georgia (Cam Kirk Studios)
• November 18-29: New Orleans, Louisiana (Fire House Loft)
• December 2-6: Miami, Florida

Tickets for the national tour are available exclusively through Posh.