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

Plot Summary

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.

Full Cast & Characters

Sarita Allen

Sechita

Trazana Beverley

Crystal (as Trazana Beverly)

Laurie Carlos

Georgetta

Gregory T. Daniel

Toussaint

Jackie Davis

Second Man in Subway

Pedro De Pool

Emcee

Lisa Henley

Naomi

Roger Hill

Second Man at Barbecue

Brent Jennings

First Man at Barbecue

Charles Johnson

Boy in Subway

Oliver Lake

Flute Player

Jack Landron

Bedroom Companion

Director & Crew

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