George C.Wolfe’s THE COLORED MUSEUM is a satirical play that gives new meaning and perspective on being black in contemporary America. The play consists of eleven “exhibits” that re-explore and undermine stereotypes of what it means to be black. The play tackles issues such as oppression, stereotypes, and self-identity with a satirical twist, and examines the strong desire and struggle for African Americans to release centuries of oppression. Although the play is generally light-hearted and farcical, and contains a great deal of jazz-and-blues influenced music and a spattering of dance, its underlying themes are intended as a valuable reminder of the struggle for equality and recognition that African-Americans have experienced throughout their history. Director Jon Royal says, "Wolfe has created a museum filled with pieces that trace the African American experience from slavery into the twentieth century. Like many things that find themselves in museums, these exhibits have become somewhat distorted, and distanced from their origins."

"Brings forth a bold new voice that is bound to shake up blacks and whites with separate-but-equal impartiality. True satire." -Jack Kroll, Newsweek
“Mr. Wolfe is the kind of satirist who takes no prisoners. The shackles of the past have been defied by Mr. Wolfe's fearless humor, and it's a most liberating revolt!" -Frank Rich, The New York Times

SPECIAL EVENTS!
SATURDAY, JUNE 15th-TALK-BACK NIGHT, the audience is invited to stay for a post-show Q&A with the cast and crew
SUNDAY, JUNE 16th-STUDENT NIGHT, all student tickets just $10
SATURDAY, JUNE 22nd-IMPROV NIGHT, Arrive at 7:30pm and be treated to a pre-show performance of hilarious improv by STC's Teen Improv Troupe!
SUNDAY, JUNE 23rd-STARVING ARTIST NIGHT, tickets are pay-what-you-can on a first-come-first-served basis half hour before curtain

Street Theatre Company is supported by Metro Nashville Arts Commission and Tennessee Arts Commission. THE COLORED MUSEUM runs MJune 14-30, with shows Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 5pm. Tickets are $18 for adults and $16 for students and seniors, and group rates are available. For specific show information and to purchase tickets, click here. Performances are at Street Theatre, 1933 Elm Hill Pike, just off the Briley Parkway. For more information, call 615-554-7414.

 


 

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