NEW YORK " Suzan-Lori Parks' historical trilogy set during the Civil War has won a theater award honoring the late U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy, one of the largest prizes given for dramatic writing.Parks' "Father Comes Home from the Wars (Parts 1, 2 & 3)" traces the journey of a slave named Hero, his wife, Penny, and the best friend he betrayed, Homer. Spanning a total of three hours, the plays premiered last fall a…
SOURCE: Boston Herald at 11:07AM on February 23, 2015