Back to All Events

for colored girls who considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf 50th Anniversary

  • Decentered Arts 1175 Folsom Street San Francisco, California, 94103 United States (map)

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Broadway debut of Ntozake Shange’s famed choropoem for colored girls who considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf. First performed at the women’s bar Bacchanal right here in Albany before becoming the second play by a Black woman to run on Broadway, for colored girls isa series of poetic monologues accompanied by dance movements and music. To honor Shange’s legacy, join Amalee Bea, Briana Grogan, Jaine, Mukethe Kawinzi, Erica Lewis, and Wendy M. Thompson. Curated by London Pinkney as they weave the work together. Doors at 5:30pm.

Previous
Previous
October 10

¡Poetry on la Veinticuatro!

Next
Next
October 22

Porchlight Storytelling on the Big Screen