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For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf( 1982)

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A unique award-winning tale of the African-American woman's journey in America.

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Sarita Allen

      Sechita

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      Trazana Beverley

      Crystal (as Trazana Beverly)

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      Laurie Carlos

      Georgetta

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      Gregory T. Daniel

      Toussaint

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      Jackie Davis

      Second Man in Subway

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      Pedro De Pool

      Emcee

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      Lisa Henley

      Naomi

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      Roger Hill

      Second Man at Barbecue

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      Brent Jennings

      First Man at Barbecue

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      Charles Johnson

      Boy in Subway

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      Oliver Lake

      Flute Player

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      Jack Landron

      Bedroom Companion

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      Crystal Lilly

      Sarah

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      Carol Maillard

      Lu Anne (as Carol L. Maillard)

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      Ntozake Shange

      Woman with baby girl

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      Alfre Woodard

      Woman who lost her stuff

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      Lynn Whitfield

      Woman in bath

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    A review by Lwilliams62

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    Written by Lwilliams62 on Sun Jul 24 2016
    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 midriff blouse- walking down the street- and giving it up real- This women can act and has great command of the stage (also see her work in "Zora is my name!"-another tour deforce- for above the board talent- regardless of the color of the production! & a big shout out to Mrs.Ruby Dee). Ms. Woodard i...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    1000000.00

    Revenue

    100000.00

    Keywords

    • broadway show
    • black woman