In Smart People, a play set just before Obama’s election, the volatile dynamics of talking about race intertwine with the romantic interactions among four racially diverse Harvard intellectuals.

A physician, an actress, a psychologist, and a neurobiologist who is studying the brain’s response to race (is it genetic?), all find that discussions about race can turn unexpectedly, even among friends who are well educated and socially aware.

With barbed wit, this smart play explores the inescapable nature of racism and other tricky topics.

Its Nashville Repertory Theatre run kicks off on February 10, running through February 24 at TPAC’s Johnson Theatre, and we’d like to send a lucky East Nashvillian reader, plus one, as our guest.

Enter through this form for your chance to win — we’ll choose and announce a random winner on Friday, Feb. 9.

Wanna make sure you’ve got your seats? Tickets start at $45 and can be purchased at nashvillerep.org or by calling (615) 782-4040.

Happy entering!

(Above photo credit: Bralyn Stokes)