The Mule-Bone

The play explores the complexities of African American life through humor and conflict, showcasing the cultural richness of the community. Its creation marked a pivotal moment in the friendship between Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston, ultimately leading to their estrangement. Despite being written in 1930, it remained unproduced until 1991, when it was finally staged by the Lincoln Center Theater in New York City, highlighting its delayed recognition and significance in American theater.