Curtain Call: AIC presents for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf

To get to Broadway, you need to travel 150 miles south. But this week, you can enjoy a Broadway nominated play right here on the AIC campus when the theater arts program presents for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf, November 20 and 21 at 7pm and November 22 at 2pm.

Written in the 1970s, the play is Ntozake Shange’s first work and most acclaimed theater piece. Dubbed a choreopoem by Shange, the piece is a series of 20 separate poems choreographed to music that weaves interconnected stories of love, empowerment, struggle, loss, and sisterhood.

According to Director of Theater Arts Frank Borrelli, “The seven member cast of our production are African-American and Latina students who are challenged by the roles of strong black women in the world and who are eager to celebrate them.”

For colored girls opened on Broadway in 1976. It was the second play by a black woman to reach Broadway. In addition to being performed on Broadway, the piece has been performed Off-Broadway, was adapted as a book, a television film, and theatrical film. The 1976 Broadway production was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play.

In addition to the amazing talent onstage, you’ll be impressed by the talent of those behind the scenes. The set and costumes are all created by the students.

The production is suitable for all ages. There is a $5 admission for the general public which helps support the Theater Arts department but seniors (65+), children, and students are free.

For a sneak peek of what’s to come, check out director Frank Borelli’s interview and actress Drahcir Dickson’s performance on WWLP–MassAppeal online at http://wwlp.com/2015/11/12/aics-fall-theater-production/.

Bravo!