“A unique award-winning tale of the African-American woman's journey in America.”
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.
Oz Scott
Lindsay Law
Ntozake Shange
Don Perdue
Baikida Carroll
Sarita Allen
Sechita
Trazana Beverley
Crystal (as Trazana Beverly)
Laurie Carlos
Georgetta
Gregory T. Daniel
Toussaint
Jackie Davis
Second Man in Subway
Pedro De Pool
Emcee
Lisa Henley
Naomi
Roger Hill
Second Man at Barbecue
Brent Jennings
First Man at Barbecue
Charles Johnson
Boy in Subway
Oliver Lake
Flute Player
Jack Landron
Bedroom Companion
... and 5 more
Lwilliams62
Great work! I have heard parts of this play through out the years- but I was not expecting to see or hear-what I heard and what I saw on this dvd. It is off the chain! If you want to see real black talent- check it out! Also big props to Lynn Whitfield (damn- she is too sexy in this short skirt and ...
Kultur Video
Broadway Theatre Archive