Photo Flash: Behind the Scenes of Dael Orlandersmith's YELLOWMAN
Dael Orlandersmith's Pulitzer Prize Finalist in Drama YELLOWMAN runs from April 24 - May 20 with aThursday, April 26 opening night at The Billie Holiday Theatre, 1368 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216. Take a look behind-the-scenes with select rehearsal photos below.
In YELLOWMAN, Alma and Eugene have known each other since they were young children. As their childhood connection matures into love, Alma struggles to free herself from her mother's life of poverty and vices, while Eugene must contend with the legacy of being "yellow" - lighter-skinned than his unforgiving father.
YELLOWMAN, directed by the critically acclaimed Timothy Douglas with cast Jessica Frances Dukes (Bootycandy) and Tyrone Mitchell Henderson (Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk on Broadway).
www.thebillieholiday.orgPhoto Credit: Hollis King
Tyrone Mitchell Henderson
Tyrone Mitchell Henderson
Jessica Frances Dukes
Tyrone Mitchell Henderson and Jessica Frances Dukes
Tyrone Mitchell Henderson and Jessica Frances Dukes
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