ONE DROP- A Southern Love Story Returns To NYC and Brooklyn April 30
By: Gabrielle Sierra
Playwright Andrea J. Fulton's powerful One Drop, will be shown at the National Black Theatre in Harlem, April 30, and Paul Robeson Theatre in Brooklyn (total of 8 performances in May and June). The large multi-cultural cast is directed by Allen C. Harris.
One Drop is drawn from a true story of Andrea J. Fulton's family in 1800's Louisiana, in which the central character, a mulatto, is faced with the decision of whether or not to "pass." An exceptional cast enacts the story and the world of Charley, child of a love affair between a black carpenter and the white daughter of a high-born property owner. Though touching on serious issues of power, love, values, loyalty, faith, even American history, playwright Fulton has cleverly constructed One Drop so that it packs a punch with subtlety and charm.The show also boasts original songs with music and lyrics by Ms. Fulton, performed by singers and musicians on banjo, harmonica, guitar, saxophone, bass and percussion.ANDREA J. FULTON, born and raised in Chicago, is the youngest of a family who, all but her, hail from the New Orleans area. Her creative abilities were evident early on, and she enjoyed communicating via written and spoken words, poetry, music, drawing and all manner of crafts. A graduate of Northwestern University, Andrea has held positions in New York City government in Human Resources and Health Administration. Her play One Drop, based on a true family story, has recently had successful seasons at Theater for the New City and as part of the Midwinter Madness Short Play Festival.PLAYWRIGHT ANDREA J. FULTON'S
'ONE DROP' - A Southern Love Story
Returns for Performances at the National Black Theatre in Harlem and the Paul Robeson Theater in Brooklyn
National Black Theatre in Harlem, 2031 Fifth Avenue (at 125th Street)May 8 at 8 PM
June 3 at 8 PM
June 4 at 4 PM & 8 PM
June 5 at 4 PM
June 10 at 8 PM
June 11 at 4 PM & 8 PM
Paul Robeson Theatre, 40 Greene Avenue, BrooklynTickets: $18
Reservations: smarttix 212-868-4444 or www.smarttix.com
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