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For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf (1982)

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A unique award-winning tale of the African-American woman's journey in America.

The powerful tales of seven diverse African-American women are woven together in this 1982 performance of Ntozake Shange's Obie Award-winning landmark play. A breakthrough portrayal of black women's experiences in America, the story combines music, poetry and dance to celebrate their unique culture while painting a poignant portrait of their terrible struggles.

Cast & Crew

Director
Oz Scott
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    Bedroom Companion Jack Landron
  • Profile picture of Alfre Woodard
    Woman who lost her stuff Alfre Woodard
  • Profile picture of Lynn Whitfield
    Woman in bath Lynn Whitfield

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Keywords

  • broadway show
  • black woman