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How It’s Gon’ Be by JuCoby Johnson

Atwater Village Theatre 3269 Casitas Ave., Los Angeles

The Echo Theater Company presents How It’s Gon’ Be by JuCoby Johnson, directed by Ahmed Best. With adulthood looming in the distance, Jahaan and his friends enjoy the last precious moments of summer vacation. When Jahaan’s father returns after a year away, ...

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$15

Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun

Julianne Argyros Stage 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa

South Coast Repertory presents Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun Directed by Khanisha Foster This groundbreaking drama changed the American theatre forever, breaking down barriers on and off stage.  Each of the Youngers, a Black family, has a different view of ...

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$29 – $105
Ongoing

Blood at the Root by Dominique Morisseau

Atwater Village Theatre 3269 Casitas Ave., Los Angeles

Open Fist Theatre Company presents Blood at the Root, a choreopoem by Dominique Morisseau, inspired by the true case of the Jena Six, directed by Michael A. Shepperd. Infused with hip-hop music and movement, Blood at the Root sheds light on escalating tensions between Black ...

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$20 – $30

RISE by Kimba Henderson

Company of Angels Theater 1350 San Pablo Street, Los Angeles

Company of Angels presents RISE by Kimba Henderson Directed by Lui Sanchez The Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights was once known as The Ellis Island of the West Coast. Providing a home to European and Asian immigrants, Latinos, and African Americans, ...

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$10 – $25

SHE by Marlow Wyatt

Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center 110 East Broadway, Glendale

Antaeus Theatre Company presents the world premiere of SHE by Marlow Wyatt, directed by Andi Chapman. SHE is a poignant, magical and lyrical coming-of-age American drama about a young woman finding her voice. After receiving a rare opportunity to attend a prestigious ...

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$40