
However,
the standout for me during the evening was Waking Up by Cori Thomas. Waking
Up weaves the story of dealing with breast cancer from the perspective of
a well off American woman and an African woman. In the brief 10 minutes we
learn how their stories are different (e.g., access to health care) and how they
are the same (e.g., survival). It was extremely well done and I now have to
keep an eye out for Ms. Thomas.
The
River Crosses River II showcases plays by female playwrights of color, who are underrepresented
in the theater world. But I am hopeful that since we are seeing serious
representation by playwrights of color on the New York City stage this season, hopefully this is all changing...
Check out...
Check out...
- Katori Hall - The Mountaintop
- Suzi-Lori Parks - The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess (re-imagined)
- Lydia Diamond - Stick Fly
- Kirstin Greenidge - Milk Like Sugar
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