Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, a playwright whose works like An Octoroon and Appropriate have uniquely tackled issues of race in America and earned critical acclaim.

And by 2013, when favorable reviews started appearing for “Appropriate” and later, “An Octoroon,” the embrace by the theater community became steadily stronger.

“An Octoroon” satisfyingly follows their progress, for with Minnie’s encouragement, they both pursue a dream of a somewhat happier life after the Terrebonne auction.