For the 1997 mystery novel by Barbara Hambly, see A Free Man of Color (Hambly novel).
A Free Man of Color
Written by
John Guare
Date premiered
November 18, 2010 (2010-11-18)
Place premiered
Vivian Beaumont Theater New York City
Original language
English
Genre
Drama
Setting
New Orleans
A Free Man of Color is a play written by John Guare. The play is set in New Orleans in 1801 as the United States is attempting to purchase Louisiana from France, as well as some scenes taking place in Haiti and France. The story follows main character Jacques Cornet, "a new world Don Juan" and the wealthiest colored man in New Orleans.[1] Cornet gains all of his money from his father who is a wealthy plantation owner. With extreme wealth comes a lot of responsibility for which Cornet is not quite ready. Cornet spends his time searching for maps of the New World and sleeping with women all over the city who find Cornet's money very attractive. During the time of the play New Orleans lacked any true law and order and the city is a parade of young men and women. Guare directs the play through the actions of Cornet as he is able to meet with characters Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon Bonaparte throughout the play. By showing these confrontations the reader is able to learn about significant historical data such as the Yellow Fever, Napoleonic tactics, and the slave rebellion that nearly took over Santo Domingo's government. Cornet deals with a significant amount of adversity as the city goes through rapid expansion. His world changes as racism enters the city.
Author John Guare at the Tribeca Film Festival shortly before the Premiere of A Free Man of Color
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