for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf
Written By Ntozake Shange
Directed By Rikki Howie Lacewell
This groundbreaking "choreopoem" explores the stories, experiences and journey of growing up as a woman of color in America. Using music, dance, and poetic drama it takes us through the tragedy and the triumphs of life and life’s struggles, as we move from childhood to womanhood, embracing the power of self-discovery, self-determination, and affirmation.
“A poignant, gripping, angry and beautiful work.” – Time
"Their voices meld, their bodies tumble and tangle together. And sisterhood becomes a single hydra-headed, multitongued entity, invincible and indivisible. God help the man who dares to cross it.” – The New York Times
“A triumphant event, filled with humor. Pure theatre.” – New York Daily News
This show ran from February 7 - March 1, 2025.
Meet the Cast
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Temple Fortson
the lady in red
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Jo Monplaisir
the lady in red
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Rowan Campbell
the lady in blue
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Vanessa McNair
the lady in blue
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Iyanu Bishop
the lady in purple
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Danielle J. Curry
the lady in purple
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Sonja Dinkins
the lady in yellow
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Cheramie J. Jackson
the lady in orange
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Dionne Belk
the lady in brown
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Imani Corbin
the lady in green
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Lauren Baker
lady in multicolor
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Erin Diamond
lady in multicolor
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Amariya Kailo
lady in multicolor
Meet the Production Team
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Rikki Howie Lacewell
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER
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Nathan Jackson & Cheramie J. Jackson
PRODUCERS
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Otega Okurume
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
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LeVar Betts
MUSIC DIRECTOR
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Kristi Gardner
STAGE MANAGER
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Rikki Howie Lacewell & Jane B. Wingard
SET DESIGNERS
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Jeano Binney
COSTUME DESIGNER
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Shemika Renée
HAIR/MAKEUP DESIGNER
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Doreen Roberts
PROPS DESIGNER
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Shamika Gary
ASSISTANT COSTUME DESIGNER
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Gene Valendo
LEAD CARPENTER
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Karen Wootton
LEAD SET PAINTER
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Andrea Trent
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
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Katie Riegel
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER