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A play about family secrets, gossip, colorism, voodoo and the magic of the stories we grow up hearing.
Meet the Berrys, a multi-generational Black family living under one roof in the 1970s. Their lives orbit around Rose, a strong-willed matriarch whose superstitions and secrets drive her relatives nuts. Through pointed wit and playful sarcasm, the family elders share fantastical stories about their collective past that call into question the family hierarchy and inspire the youngest generation to take pride in their heritage (and physical appearance). Tender, comedic conversations between tight-knit relatives are interspersed with moments of intense drama that mirror the internal conflicts every family must face at some point.
Loyalty, spirituality and colorism are all at play in this dramatic dark comedy, based on the real family history of playwright and novelist Beaufield Berry.
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Chicago
RiverCenter Adler Theatre (5/15 - 5/15) | |
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School of Rock
Des Moines Playhouse (7/12 - 7/28) | |
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MJ
Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (4/30 - 5/5) | |
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Moulin Rouge!
Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (8/20 - 9/1) | |
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Chicago
Iowa State Center (Stephens Auditorium, Fisher Theater) (5/14 - 5/14) | |
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Final Act Ensemble Spring Show
Des Moines Playhouse (5/21 - 5/21) | |
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