A Cappella Musical, BLACK VS ALL, Brings the Black Lives Matter Movement to the Stage
Mondisa Monde Productions presents "Black vs All", which performs February 9th, 11th, 16th, 18th, 22nd, and 25th, alternating at 7pm and 2pm, at Gorilla Tango Theatre (1919 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago IL 60647). Tickets are $20; visit www.gorillatango.com or call 773-598-4549 for tickets and more information.
"I want the audience to be informed on what systemic struggle looks like. I want them to walk away understanding black culture ... I want change. I want them to be inspired and educated," director and producer Mondisa Monde said, adamant that now is the time for this powerhouse of a show. "This production is on time. Our generation is becoming more woke to the systemic struggle."
Black vs All began with workshops a year ago, leading up to the full length musical that it is today. Using original arrangements of popular songs and mesmerizing choreography, Black vs All tells the story of a young man crossing through time, witnessing the arc of black issues, black family, and black love.
Boasting a large cast bursting with talent, Black vs All notably features Ronald Shears (also known as 'Stuffy'), a rapper from Chicago's South Side, who has recently made the transition into the world of theatre.
Monde continued: "Black vs All is a creative protest. It is a peaceful art ... shocking, heart wrenching, motivational, and, most importantly, honest." This work asks: When will it stop?
Gorilla Tango Theatre (GTT) exists to provide entertainment people actually want to see. GTT believes that every theatre person is a business person; it seeks to educate, foster, and provide resources to theatre practitioners so that each theatre production is treated as an entrepreneurial venture. GTT is conveniently located at the intersection of Western and Milwaukee in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood and is easily accessible by public transportation (just steps away from the Western Blue Line stop and the #49 Western, #73 Armitage and #56 Milwaukee buses). Street parking is also readily available. GTT offers a variety of affordable beer and wine for purchase. Consult the website for show rating information, tickets, and details.
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