African American Repertory Theater presents To Be Young, Gifted and Black
By: Lauren Wolman Apr. 03, 2011
Lorraine Hansberry won fame with her first play, the critically acclaimed "A Raisin in the Sun." Hansberry was also a respected social activist during her short life. "To Be Young, Gifted and Black," composed after her untimely death at just age 34, recreates both her life experiences and the times that shaped her, through brilliantly highlighted scenes from her plays, letters, diaries, poems and personal reminiscences. Fast-paced, powerful, touching and funny, this kaleidescope showcases actors slipping ingeniously into and out of a variety of challenging roles spanning her life and experiences, to the ultimate confrontation when cancer strikes her. It is a major statement of the Black experience in mid-20th century America.
Friday & Saturday Evenings @7:30pm, ticket price
$20
Saturday & Sunday Matinee @2:30pm, ticket price $15
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Best Musical - Top 3
1.
BIG FISH (Texas Music Theatre Company)
7.2% of votes
2.
SCROOGE THE MUSICAL (North Texas Performing Arts)
6% of votes
3.
RENT (Grand Prairie Arts Council)
4.6% of votes
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