"Spiritus," derived from Latin and meaning "breath," is frequently employed metaphorically, to symbolize the spirit. In this solo performance by Dael Orlandersmith, this word assumes a symbolic significance, showing the soul as something on a quest.

Drawing inspiration from Dante's Divine Comedy, the play introduces Virgil amidst the mundane aspects of his ordinary life. Following the death of their father, Virgil reframes death and finds the "extraordinary" they’ve been searching for.