Mud Life
by Willie Round
directed by Miranda Gonzalez
About
A raw, intimate drama about two aspiring hip-hop artists from the West Side—Anthony and Devontae—struggling to climb beyond their circumstances while creating music under the control of a manipulative strip-club owner named Littles. When an enigmatic outsider offers them a rare shot at escape, their loyalty fractures, and their bond is tested in ways that alter the course of their lives.
Featuring
Devontae Shields — Travis Austin Wright
Anthony “Roc” Harris — DeMorris Morris Burrows
Amplify Series Six Film Screenings
July 24 + 27, 2026
Screening Room, Logan Center
Watch this scene in a feature length film along with all Amplify Series Six scenes compiled together with interviews of the playwrights. Learn more →
Amplify New Play Festival 2026
Definition’s annual Amplify New Play Festival (ANPF) is a community celebration encompassing film screenings of this year’s Amplify finalists, introductory artist workshops, and live staged readings from the previous year of Amplify winners. Learn more →
About Amplify
Our new play commissioning program, Amplify, was developed to empower and uplift underrepresented theatre creatives. Winners of Amplify receive a two-year development process to further develop their work. More about Amplify →
