Pulitzer Prize finalist and Susan Smith Blackburn Prize winner Dael Orlandersmith returns with Spiritus, a powerful new work commissioned by Merrimack Repertory Theatre. Known for her searing, poetic voice in plays like Yellowman, Forever, and Until the Flood, Orlandersmith continues to explore the human spirit with fierce honesty and lyrical beauty. Spiritus debuted at the Contemporary American Theater Festival in 2023, with upcoming performances at Rattlestick and Merrimack Theatres in 2024. A celebrated playwright, performer, and Guggenheim Fellow, Orlandersmith’s work has captivated audiences across the U.S. and abroad.