Black Girl from a White Suburb at American Blues Theater

A tour-de-force solo show by artistic affiliate Tania Richard, directed by J. Nicole Brooks. Growing up in an all-white Chicago suburb, Richard spent her days dodging microaggressions, striving to fit in, and yearning to see herself reflected. Her transformation began when she was cast as The Caterpillar in Alice in Wonderland. The show blends cautionary tales, social commentary, and humor as Tania takes the leading role in a culture that often relegates Black women to supporting characters.