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White People Do Not Know How to Behave at Entertainments Designed for Ladies and Gentlemen of Colour by Carene Mekertichyan
October 20, 2022 • 7:30 pm - October 30, 2022 • 2:00 pm
$25 – $35
You are invited to a workshop performance of this new work in development!
Independent Shakespeare Company presents White People Do Not Know How to Behave at Entertainments Designed for Ladies and Gentlemen of Colour by Carene Mekertichyan, directed by Bruce A. Lemon, Jr.
Devised by a collective of ISC’s Black ensemble members, including Patrick Batiste, Brent Charles, Carene Mekertichyan, Bukola Ogunmola, and Sabra Williams, with special thanks to Aisha Kabia, this new work takes audiences on a multi-sensory journey through the past, present, and future of the Black American theater performer.
“White People Do Not Know How to Behave at Entertainments Designed for Ladies and Gentlemen of Colour.”
—This sign greeted audience members at The African Grove Theatre Company.
Established by William Henry Brown as a place for theater by and for Black people in 19th century New York, The African Grove Theatre Company was a home for many artists, including the legendary classical actor Ira Aldridge.
WORKSHOP PERFORMANCES BEGIN OCTOBER 20th.
October 20th-30th. Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm & Sundays at 2pm.
Questions? Email [email protected]
ISC is committed to creating an environment where theater makers can be their strongest creative selves. This project embodies our values of exploration and collaboration, while placing the voices of our Black ensemble members squarely in the foreground.