For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf
A unique award-winning tale of the African-American woman's journey in America.
8.5
2 votes
February 23, 1982
1h 18m
Overview
The powerful tales of seven diverse African-American women are woven together in this 1982 performance of Ntozake Shange's Obie Award-winning landmark play. A breakthrough portrayal of black women's experiences in America, the story combines music, poetry and dance to celebrate their unique culture while painting a poignant portrait of their terrible struggles.
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Cast
Sarita Allen
SechitaTrazana Beverley
Crystal (as Trazana Beverly)Laurie Carlos
GeorgettaGregory T. Daniel
ToussaintJackie Davis
Second Man in SubwayPedro De Pool
EmceeLisa Henley
Naomi
Roger Hill
Second Man at Barbecue
Brent Jennings
First Man at BarbecueCharles Johnson
Boy in SubwayOliver Lake
Flute Player
Jack Landron
Bedroom CompanionCrystal Lilly
SarahCarol Maillard
Lu Anne (as Carol L. Maillard)
Ntozake Shange
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